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[waybomb]

Welcome aboard!

[My Jurisdiction]

Hello 3007 1982 owner love it, so far

[waybomb]

Welcome aboard! Where do you boat? How about a picture of her?

[GBay]

Hi all,
I'm in the process of buying a Carver Riviera 83-89 and trying to find the right one.
We're in fresh water and wondering if anyone can provide advice on purchasing this model with the standard Onan generator or whether a larger battery bank and an inverter is a better option. Realize it depends on the amount of power needed but all things being equal...any advice?
Thanks
GBay

[AaHubb]

Welcome to the forum. I would vote for the genny. When your batteries are dead what are you gonna do? The genny can also provide power for hot water, A/C, refridge and TV's along with the battery charger.
..Aaron

[GBay]

Thanks AaHubb! Is anyone aware of any major problems with older Onan Generators - the standard model was the 3.0. Any info on costs to repair or refurbish?
Thanks!!

[waybomb]

First boat was a new Riviera in 1988. A little bit of a pounder in weather but a great overall boat. Boated in Lake Michigan (New Buffalo), Chesapeake Bay (Kent Island), and Pacific Ocean (Ventura), then back to Lake Michigan (Port Washington) before we sold her.
I think she went farther on land than by sea!

[SenecaNick]

Hello all,

Currently on the market for a Carver. Specifically a 350 Mariner. Currently have a Bayliner 2850. Any input on that model would be appreciated.

[waybomb]

Welcome aboard!
You may get more responses on the model question by posting a separate question in the forum for the various models here:

http://www.carveryachtowners.com/viewforum.php?f=5

[Irish Attitude]

Hi Everyone,

Mike & Gay Kelly
We have been boaters our whole lives around the Great Lakes mostly in small boats while the Kids grew up!
Moved aboard full time in May of 2012 just as we were getting ready to retire.

"IRISH ATTITUDE"
2003 Carver Sport Sedan
8.1 CRUSADERS
AGLCA 8203

We did the Great Loop 6600 mi in just over a year in 2012/2013.
Currently live aboard summers in the Great Lakes, home port out of Bay City, Liberty Harbor Marina.

IN THE WORDS OF CAPTAIN RON...
"IF ITS GUNNA HAPPEN, IT'S GUNNA HAPPEN OUT THERE"