Hi all,



Back in April 2023 we purchased our first launch in Kerikeri in the far north of New Zealand and have relocated it to the lovely Marlborough Sounds in the top of our South Island.



Big learning journey on the travel down our East Coast and a lot to learn in both the boats handling and engineering!



This boat was imported into Australia with petrols but re powered in 2011 with Yanmar 4LHA-STP on Hurst V drive’s.



Yet to see if it is correctly propped as was some anomalies with the engine instal ...

Hi, In need of some advice. Last week my 1983 3207 arrived here in Fl. after being transported down from Ct. Unfortunately due to the height of the boat and the low clearance of bridges in the northeast , the bridge surround had to be removed and stowed on the foredeck. I am now ready to begin reattaching everything and want to be sure it's done correctly. To that end what sealant would be best for the screws that secure it to the deck? And as there was old sealant/caulk all around the base wher ...

Imagine that , how time flies along.

In a few short days ( literally ) the daylight will begin to get longer again... ...Ah its all a plan.

Hi all,



Is there anyone in the Jacksonville, FL area that has any 15mm PEX tubing?



Our water heater bit the dust ast week - and I already got a new one along with all the fittings I need. I couldn't find a source for 15mm fittings locally so I did a big order from Defender which came in today.



Unfortunately I only got 2 ft of 15mm tubing as I thought it would be enough. However, now that I'm knee-deep in the project I really want to move some things around which requires a little more tubing than ...

My port engine has been dying once it's hot. Starts fine and runs at power no problem. but when I come back to idle it will die. After it gets hot the fuel pressure drops from 55 to 25 PSI .



So I did the most obvious, replaced the high and low pressure fuel pump, replaced all fuel filters, replaced fuel pressure regulator and relays. Still happening, didn't fix it.



Mechanic was kinda stumped and said his next move would be to insulate the entire port fuel line as he speculated that perhaps it ...

Hello all, in my checking of actual engine hours using my Rinda software vs the Helm Hour analog gauges that are not 100% accurate. I noticed that both engines come up as "Master" and NOT as ("Master"/"Slave") on the bottom left of the screen when communicating with the engine. Is this an issue or a non-issue? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Information of Vessel:
1999 Carver 406
Engine Starboard Mercruiser 7.4L MPI MIE V-8 gasoline naturally aspirated engine - 330hp SN- 0L303931
Engi ...

Hello all,



I just joined this morning, after purchasing a 1985 Riviera via auction earlier today.

I had another post with photos submitted, but it has disappeared for unknown reasons.



So, as I say, I just bought this boat today. I haven't seen it, it's at the auction yard about 90 miles from me, in the Toronto area. I'm new to big boating so I would like some pointers. The boat has been winterized, would there be other things I should be doing over the winter and/or prior to launching it in the ...

Does anyone have or could suggest a place where I might be able to obtain detailed diagrams of a 1998 to 2004 Carver 450 Voyager? I have a 2001 Voyager and I would like to make a model of the boat, but I have been unable to find a good, detailed diagram.

Thank you

We recently purchased a 1996 Carver 325. One of the many projects I’d like to work on while the boat is in storage this winter is upgrading the battery system. I’ve done some reading on this forum to see what others have for battery setups and have an idea of what I think I’d like to do, but I’m looking for some guidance.



Here is some background on our situation:

- Our boat does not have a generator.

- It is currently equipped with two dual purpose batteries located behind an access panel in the a ...

Hello,
I have a 2003 Carver 570. I believe the engines are Volvo D12.
I am trying to find out what the model of the turbos are?

Problem is, I had the turbos sent to a rebuild shop and am getting quotes of $4,000 each and $6,000 for two sleeves!
Sounds a little high

Thanks