Wow, even with just primer, that looks great.
Yes, That can work; I Understand this..:D:D [ATTACH]
I fear there is to much poetry involved in your comment. I am at near, at a loss for sure with with your wisdom. I think I understand and on the...
No, there is no financial sense into any boat much less one that sunk. I just know that old Bertram hull is worthy for old pharts that seek out...
Dont mean to but in, I am not Horizon heavy. But I have witnessed a few things; Float switches usally fail before the pumps do. Also for a while,...
I was making calls and planning of dragging that Bertram up to Jax. Till my wife shut down the project. Kicking my butt were some of her words...
I've been trying to tip-toe thru this but Quoting Pascoe helps. If you can shop a taller price, the payback may be lots more rewarding.
I had to repeat Pascals last line. Carvers are notorious for leaking tanks. Usually the outside bottom seam. Yes, where the wet trash collects on...
Some owner/sellers may not be lying, just don't know any better. Some owner/sellers are. Then there is the boat broker. To many are ex used car...
A shudder just went down my spine,, Oil change hose?
The dump can hose clamps are wrong and already look stressed. Needs replacements soon. Needed to be doubled clamped on that green stripped hose to...
Yes, Carver fuel tanks suck. After 21+ years, if they have not been replaced,, soon..
Still don't understand 700 hours on a 21+ year old boat.
Whisky Tango Foxtrot is this hose for?? [ATTACH]
Servicing the bottom of that Racor filter will be a challenge. Typical Carver. There will be many other Carver service issues to be had; I recall...
That green-strip Gates hose will fail soon. No need for those bends.
The in-line bilge blower may not be a big deal. Just not secured properly. Carver Ventilation overall for ER and bilges; I consider poor.
My other comment about the raw water pump. Sherwood was the mfg who made the original raw water pumps for Cummins marine. What a cheap POS pump....
Looks like the turbo and exhaust/dump can has had some recent work. Nice paint job on the heat exchanger and expansion tank. New decals? The air...
That is 370HP @ 3000 RPM. Ouch! 2200 to 2400RPM was the sweet speed spot. Top of the torque curve. Re-powered a buds Ole Bertram from Merc LBCs...