New owner

[nocool]

Hello all,
I am about to become a new/first time owner of a Carver 380 SANTEGO.

Experience:
I have owned a small sea ray, and have done my fair share of time on a sail boat. I am also former navy.

I own a RV rental and RV repair company. I bought the Carver to rent.
I know less than zero about owning a boat like this, and am pretty sure it will be different than my old bowrider...

I am good with electrical and fiberglass work...
While I know engines, I am not knowledgeable on these marine engines.

I look forward to learning from many of you guys.

I will be getting a pre-purchase inspection. Any tips on what to lookout for from you old dogs is welcome.

[pepmyster]

Welcome to the group!

[km1125]

Welcome aboard!

[Viper]

Welcome aboard.

[buster53]

Welcome.
As far as the engines go, pretty sure they are your basic 454’s (7.4). Probably, marine carboration, different cam, sealed marine alternator, maybe a couple other differences, but still a GM big block auto engine.

[nocool]

You are correct... the 454 is what it has...
I am getting a surveyor to inspect it...
I am also taking it out to cruise around to verify everything works.

[buster53]

Make sure you sea trial with your surveyor.

[buster53]

Also, you don’t list your location…let us know where you are and a good chance we can come up with a couple names of good surveyors.

[nocool]

I am in Georgia on lake lanier.
And thank you, I will figure out how to turn that on.

[RGrew176]

Welcome Aboard. Lots of knowledge from the members here. Good luck with your Carver.