Greetings! We recently purchased a Carver 396 and would like to add a swim platform extension. We found that Swim Platforms Ultra offers the extension but we have the built in dock box. Has anyone done this? Does the dock box need to come off? Also somewhat concerned that at a slow cruise the swim platform that we have is almost under water. Any information would be helpful, thanks.

Bought a 94 Carver Mariner 330 last spring. Brought it back from lake Ontario to the Hudson River near Albany -

Thinking about installing a bow thruster this spring. Been looking at Side power and Max Power brands, 12 & 24 VDC. Would like to know

If anyone with a similar boat has any experience or opinions on selection and install. Also boat does not have tank sensors for plastic

holding tank and aluminum water tank. Would appreciate ideas on what sensors to use. Windows leak a little but Il ...

What type of wood is used for interior accent/trim? Is it mahogany? It looks too dark for teak.

Thanks.

Winter finally showed up. Last Monday, 5" snow - wind at 35 mph, Friday, 16" snow - wind at 55mph. Today, temp at -2F and will stay at that level till Thursday. Wind chill around -35F. Now the good news, temps back to 15 degrees above normal starting next Monday, so around 37F. But for now, BRRRRRRRR! Go Pack Go. er

Hi All, New member and new Carver owner.



On my 2002 Carver 444:

The exterior part of the forward Port shower portlight is missing. I have no idea why someone removed it, but I'm needing a replacement portlight. I've done tons of google searches and come up empty handed. Does anyone know where I can find a proper replacement portlight? I'd really like to keep the exact replacement if I can find one.



On close examination, it looks like some insert that seals against the window is missing. Maybe ...

This may be dumb question. There is a 20pt light wire in the diagram for my 82' monterey. I am rewiring the lights to LED's and am wondering what the 20 pt term means. I assume this is a masthead light.

Good afternoon,
I wanted to say hello all,
I’m looking at purchasing a 1983 3607 with international 9L diesels.
Would like to see what you all think of this setup?
Thank you
Ron

Hi Everyone,

I have been fighting this STBD side V-Berth leak for over a year now. With the rain we've had these past few months, it seems my situation has gotten much worse.

The photos I've included show a view looking aft from the STBD side of the V-Berth. The forward head is directly behind that maple bulkhead panel. Hard to see in the photos but the black mildewey area on the bulkhead panel is significant. So we're talking more than just condensation.

Last spring, I rebedded the cleat, 2 st ...

Hello everyone, I am new to this group and a new owner of a 1989 Montego 2557 and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and share experiences and ideas.
Happy new year!
Thanks,
Tim

Happy New Year Carver family, we have an 86 4207. We're looking to replace our galley bilge pump, it has been replaced 3 times in the two years that we've owned her. What is your favorite pump and what capacity pump do you recommend? I do not have a freshwater bladder in my galley floor if that's helpful. My layout has a larger forward head/shower and my freshwater tank is under our bed in the aft cabin. Thank you in advance!