Hello Carver Friends,

Please allow me to come aboard this forum to introduce myself and Dragon Monkey, my newly acquired 2001 Carver 396. We will celebrate our acquisition every year on Sept 19, already a significant national holiday. This is my first larger boat and is providing several learnings with many more to come.



As the third owner, I inherited unexpected modifications contributed by the previous owners. I am tracing six unmarked switches on the helm dashboard to determine what if anythi ...

Hello all. Only posting as a new topic bc after searching for a bit couldnt find anything in the list of engine problems that seemed to relate. If there’s a posting, feel free to point me there. Always appreciate the help from the forum.



Port engine on my vp 8.1 Gil-c gas engines has always been a bit slow to catch. Turns over fine. Sometimes I can get it to start by pushing the throttles (transmission disengaged) full forward or reverse and letting it sit for a bit. Lately it won’t start unless ...

Hello,
I have a 1989 Carver 4208. Looking for the forward hatch. Any recommedations . Thanks Kelly

Does anyone have a spare joystick for Volvo Penta QL thruster? If so, please let me know price.

Looking for a replacement rear seat or measurements for the wood cuts.

Hi everyone,



I’m hoping to tap into the experience of Carver owners here for some practical input.



I’m currently sourcing a boat on behalf of a friend — the arrangement is that I’ll help find a suitable vessel, get it seaworthy, and oversee its transport (or delivery) to the Turks & Caicos. Once there, it will mainly serve as a liveaboard in a marina (at extremely good rate for me when needed), with occasional local recreational use.



I’ve come across a Carver 42, which is mechanically well mai ...

Anyone know what type/model number for the original vacuflush toilet in a 2006 466 MY? I need new seals. Thanks

Question for you all;

Has anyone ever seen this process used for cleaning your holding tanks? I'm considering doing it but do not want to damage anything. Our boat has 2 simple rules:

#1... Here
#2... On the shore.

That being said my level sensors are getting a little finicky and thought i'd try this before replacing them completely.

Holding Tank Descale Checklist – 72-Gallon System

This checklist details a safe descaling procedure for large marine holding tanks (approximately 72
gallons) using a dil ...

So the 25 year old fridge has died. In order to replace it I'm going to have to remove the main entry door (Hatch). I appears to be pretty straight forward. does anyone have any experience with this? Anything I should be aware of or mistakes to avoid?
Thanks

Anyone needs this,it Includes thread, hot knife, and other accessories

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