Hi Folks,
Purchased in March 2025. First boat I've owned. Lots of questions. Just getting started. Looking forward to participating in the forum. Hope I did this right.
New Carver Owner 2002 406
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g36
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Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Welcome aboard. We have a 405 and love ours. Any questions you have ask away.
1997 Carver 405
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
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Viper
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waybomb
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Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Welcome aboard!
40 footer for a first boat! Do yourself a favor, attend United States Piwer Squadron lessons. Not just the basic first coarse. You have a lot to learn.
40 footer for a first boat! Do yourself a favor, attend United States Piwer Squadron lessons. Not just the basic first coarse. You have a lot to learn.
Thanks
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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kgarguilo
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Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Welcome, a great boat indeed. Although, I may be a bit biased owning a 1999 406.
Kevin G.
Mobile AL - Fairhope Docks Marina
1999 Carver 406
Mobile AL - Fairhope Docks Marina
1999 Carver 406
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bud37
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Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Welcome to the forum and Carver.....I agree with waybomb....that is a lot of first boat , also consider hiring a captain to walk you thru safe operating and practices.....good luck with your adventures and be safe.
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Trout_bum
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Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Thanks everyone. I may wear you out with questions, lol.
It may be my first boat, but not that I have no experience. I grew up on Lake Huron with plenty of experience operating my dads boats. 6 years active US Navy. Member of Sailing club U S Fla. That said, I am not foolish enough to think I don't need some help. I have hired a Captain and have spent 4 days with him. I will be joining local Power squadron and taking courses. I have taken BoaatUS Boating Safety course. So yeah, I get it, its a big first boat, but I am taking the steps needed to be safe.
Thanks for your comments. I don't plan on taking it out until I have some maintenance completed. Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
Many questions coming
It may be my first boat, but not that I have no experience. I grew up on Lake Huron with plenty of experience operating my dads boats. 6 years active US Navy. Member of Sailing club U S Fla. That said, I am not foolish enough to think I don't need some help. I have hired a Captain and have spent 4 days with him. I will be joining local Power squadron and taking courses. I have taken BoaatUS Boating Safety course. So yeah, I get it, its a big first boat, but I am taking the steps needed to be safe.
Thanks for your comments. I don't plan on taking it out until I have some maintenance completed. Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
Many questions coming
2002 Carver 406
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Trout_bum
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Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
First question. AC Strainers. Is there only one for both units? I found one under the deck in the forward bilge area. Is there another?
2002 Carver 406
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bud37
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Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Good stuff.....Trout_bum wrote:QR_BBPOST It may be my first boat, but not that I have no experience. I grew up on Lake Huron with plenty of experience operating my dads boats. 6 years active US Navy. Member of Sailing club U S Fla. That said, I am not foolish enough to think I don't need some help. I have hired a Captain and have spent 4 days with him. I will be joining local Power squadron and taking courses. I have taken BoaatUS Boating Safety course. So yeah, I get it, its a big first boat, but I am taking the steps needed to be safe.
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Trout_bum
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Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Apologize for posting this question in the Introduce yourself topic
2002 Carver 406
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