I just bought a 1997 Mariner 350 and absolutely love it. While in the process of learning the boat I discovered a thru hull valve in the forward bilge on the starboard side. This is a large diameter valve. It is closed and the hose goes towards the bow and then I lose sight of it. I have no idea what it is used for. Anybody have any ideas? thanks, Dave L.

I Will replace all the Engine instruments in my 2587, 1990, with original Carver gauges. I need help to find out who manufactured them. Is it Faria, Teleflex, VDO, etc.?

I had heard that converting to fresh water would take away most of the smell and actually be better for the system. I also heard it's not very hard to do. Does anyone know about this?

Hello everyone. I am a new boater (never have owned before though I have piloted many) and new (to me) boat owner. Closed this past Saturday on a 1998 Carver 355 on Lake Lanier, GA. Looking forward to warmer weather (damn snow/ice go away!) and getting on the lake. This looks like a great forum for getting answers about Carver's and I hope to contribute myself at some point in time.

Hello all, I just signed a deal on a 2000 Carver 506 with the upgraded Volvo's. Have always been a Silverton guy and was actually trying to find a Silverton 453MY, but was unable to find a clean one. Then I stumbled upon this 395hr fresh water example. Offer accepted after several sign backs conditional on an inspection from my Volvo tech followed by a survey and sea trial. Hoping I can offer something to this forum and take something away from other Carver owners!

I am about to purchase a Carver Santa Cruz 25'. Before I do, I was wanting to know if parts are readily available for these older boats. I have owned an older runabout and had some problems finding parts. Just wanted to see what I am getting into with this project. If you have any other information on this boat please share. What "hidden problems" should I look for on the boat before purchasing? What problems may come in the future? etc. Thanks for any help and advise!

I'm considering buying my first Carver, and the owner has only briefly had his boat and is very unfamiliar with it, having used it twice in the last 2 years, but never had it pumped out despite using the head a few times and the sink often. It's a 1980 Santa Cruz 26, and he doesn't know if it has a holding tank and if so, where it's located. I only briefly looked at it during a blizzard, so I couldn't tell where it is located. Is it possible that in 1980 Carver didn't install one at the factory?