Hello to all! My wife and I have purchased a 1996 430 about 4 months back and are full time liveaboards in DC. Transitioning from a traditional houseboat to a cruiser.
Look forward to learning about this boat from you fine people.
Dan
1996 430 Liveaboard
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danielbrant
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- bud37
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Re: 1996 430 Liveaboard
Welcome to the forum and Carver, Dan......good luck with your new boat....
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Re: 1996 430 Liveaboard
Welcome aboard!
Thanks
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
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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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Re: 1996 430 Liveaboard
Ahoy and Welcome! Gr8 Boat you choose. Another one comes from the dark side! LOL!
Mike
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1986 Carver Mariner 32'
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I'd Rather Be Boating!
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Re: 1996 430 Liveaboard
I’m jealous, that has been a lifetime fantasy of mine. Hope to live vicariously through your adventures. Welcome aboard!
Thank you for the help!
Dave & Trina
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Re: 1996 430 Liveaboard
Welcome Aboard. This is definitely the place to find out information concerning your Carver. There are many very knowledgeable members here. Best of luck with your boat and may you enjoy many fine adventures aboard.
Rick Grew
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