Here's the obligatory first post. My name is Eric and I am just starting my research into carvers. This is our first year on the water and we are working towards full time live aboard. Right now we are on an 05 Sea Ray 260DA. It works out well for getting oriented and learning.

Greetings and thank you for taking the time to read this. I recently purchased an 88 3807 that has been fitted with thermostats instead of the 3 switch controls of the past. Historically when I would turn on the AC in my other boats I would turn the AC knob to start, then check to see that water was being discharged then turn AC to run or soemthing like that. Anyway now the unit just comes on all at once but I dont see any water being discharged. I checked the through hull, the screen, the i ...

Before I submit to the $110/hour mechanic at the marina solution, I would greatly appreciate some feed back on this. Please excuse the length of the following.



My 2001 350 mariner has the batteries set up as follows.



The battery switch in the salon safety breaker panel has 3 positions 1, 2, and Both. According to the Carver documentation the battery selected will supply power for starting and house and will be charged by the alternators when running. They recommend alternating the batteries bet ...

I have a 1990 Carver 380 that is leaking around the glass housing and the frame. Prior owners have tried to Silicone the edges where it makes contact with the frame to no avail. I have taken it apart and found that it appears there is weatherstripping on the frame and on the glass. Anyone know where I can get the weatherstripping or if you know of a good fix?

Thank you

Looking for a sunpad for a 1988 Mariner 3297. Any suggestions?

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I noticed, while cruising in some moderately rough seas that my port side oil pressure needle was dropping and recovering very quickly. I would describe it more as "bouncing" than actually a drop (lasted less than a second). Total drop was maybe 10 psi. A couple of questions:

1) Has anyone else experienced this?

2) Any ideas on what could cause it....I am think a connection, needle, etc. issue.



Now for the dumb question. I am going to check the port side engine oil level. Any guidance on whe ...

Woops! Im new to the site, accidently originally posted this on introduce-yourself! Lol
I just bought a 1987 3207 that has no owners manual LOL! The steering is not working but the flybridge was moved to ship it to me. Everything is hooked up but I cant even find the fluid reservoir. Can someone help me steer my new baby? Thanks in advance, love this site, love my new boat!!!

I just bought a 1987 3207 that has no owners manual LOL! The steering is not working but the flybridge was moved to ship it to me. Everything is hooked up but I cant even find the fluid reservoir. Can someone help me steer my new baby? Thanks in advance, love this site, love my new boat!!!

Throughout your salon, you have floor access panels. After years of walking on them, some of the panels may feel spongy at the edges. If the panels and floor are in otherwise good condition, it might just be the panel supports that are weakening. The factory used small bolts on my panel support strips, but I felt they were spaced too far apart to maintain full support without flexing under foot. This is an easy fix, with a screw gun and some wood screws



The panel supports on my boat are ...

I have to add a new wooden platform to mount a battery in my engine compartment. I would appreciate some recommendations on what kind of paint to use. I may also paint the existing platforms while I am at it.

Thanks
Fraser