Introduction
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Gary Rose
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Introduction
Just wanted to say hi. I am Gary and i am in contract with a 2000 carver 356 , going to be surveyed soon and sea trial. Any Advise of what to watch for ? Certain characteristics to look for on these boats?
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waybomb
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1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: Introduction
Welcome aboard!
I haven't owned a 356 but there's plenty here that have. I don't recall anything but normal issues that one would have with a boat.
If the survey is good, you should be ok.
I haven't owned a 356 but there's plenty here that have. I don't recall anything but normal issues that one would have with a boat.
If the survey is good, you should be ok.
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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bud37
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buster53
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Re: Introduction
I just bought my 2001 last year. We really like our boat. My only complaint...there's a lot packed into a 35' boat which means accessing engines, systems, etc. can be very tight. My boat was re-powered with 8.1 Crusader's. When opened up, it will fly...35 mph.
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RGrew176
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Re: Introduction
Welcome Aboard. Good luck with the survey and sea trial. Hope all goes well.
Rick Grew
2025 Godfrey Xperience 2286 SFLX
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
2025 Godfrey Xperience 2286 SFLX
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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Gary Rose
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Re: Introduction
Thank you all for the welcoming hopefully sea trial goes good and i will be a Carver owner soon
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buster53
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Re: Introduction
You do know you have an aux fuel tank in the swim platform. To get a visual of it, pull out that aft cabin night stand drawer and the counter top should just pop right off - pulling straight up.
You will see a small panel in the back of the nightstand, maybe 6 x 20" that is held in by 2 screws.
I just had my 2 saddle fuel tanks polished, glad I did...and I want to do the aux tank as well, but to do it, I'm sure I need to completely remove the night stand which I think is doable.
Tell your surveyor, he needs to pull up the carpet in the aft stateroom. There are 2 hatches he needs to open up for inspection
You will see a small panel in the back of the nightstand, maybe 6 x 20" that is held in by 2 screws.
I just had my 2 saddle fuel tanks polished, glad I did...and I want to do the aux tank as well, but to do it, I'm sure I need to completely remove the night stand which I think is doable.
Tell your surveyor, he needs to pull up the carpet in the aft stateroom. There are 2 hatches he needs to open up for inspection
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buster53
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Re: Introduction
About your AC units...my forward unit did not have a filter at all. After a good vacuum cleaning, I was able to put one in the grill.
Aft unit did not have one either according to my surveyor. After buying the boat, I did my own inspection. There was a filter, but it had become so clogged, it folded in on itself and dropped down in the airway. I really had to do some serious vacuuming of the AC unit as it was so loaded with dirt and dust. Get a strong vacuum and it's quite a reach under the aft bed, but well worth the time and effort to clean up. Got a new filter for that as well and all is good.
I bought one of those metal mesh filters, maybe 24" x 24" and it was enough to make both filters
Aft unit did not have one either according to my surveyor. After buying the boat, I did my own inspection. There was a filter, but it had become so clogged, it folded in on itself and dropped down in the airway. I really had to do some serious vacuuming of the AC unit as it was so loaded with dirt and dust. Get a strong vacuum and it's quite a reach under the aft bed, but well worth the time and effort to clean up. Got a new filter for that as well and all is good.
I bought one of those metal mesh filters, maybe 24" x 24" and it was enough to make both filters
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buster53
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Re: Introduction
Don't know if you surveyor will do this, but get him to drain the racor filters to see what's there. Wish I had. Had I done that, I would have insisted the seller get the tanks polished.
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