Carver Mariner 350

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MarcJ

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I have been looking at a couple of 1998 - 1999 Mariners 350 with Mercruiser engines and Velvet Drive transmission. I understand that, in the past, this type of transmission had some problems. I would like to have comments from owners of this type of boat regarding any potential issues with the transmission and how to spot potential problems during the survey.
Thanks
 
the only Mariners I've seen (at the dealer I work for) are 2003 model year boats...anything before or after is fine as far as trannys
 
we have a 1999 mariner with mercruise engines and the v-drives - nothing abnormal on our survey, we haven't experienced any trouble (knock on wood). What type of "problems" have you heard of?
 
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Don't know anything about the issue that you inquired about, but I do know that Dre has his Mariner for sale at a reasonable price. I think it is a 2001. He is 2 slips down from me at the dock and is looking for something bigger.

You'll find his boat on boattraderonline.com by searching for boats around zip 24121. He also has it pictured in on the second page of the carver pics thread.
You might give him a call if you are on the East coast. I know that he cruises quite a bit, and he also has a monster speed boat that he had custom built. He is a bit of a gear head and should be in tune with the workings of his propulsion gear.
 
Only problem we had was with 1 transmission being knocked out of alignment during transport. Once rectified, we've had no problems.
 
I am also looking at a 2000 350 Mariner that has been Repo'd.

Can anyone supply an aproximate wholesale price for this boat.

I believe it came from Georgan Bay area and look good. (not beat up)
 
Further to my previous post the boat is a 2000 Carver model 350 Mariner
CDRR8101B000

I am trying to establish a price to bid on this as it is an as is where is type of purchase.

I am thinking mid $60,000

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I will be allowed a survey but without the luxury of any sea trial.

It is called Seven C's

Does anyone know the boat?
 
Wow, I can't imagine gambling $60k on a boat with no sea trial. I suppose if it floats and passes survey it should be okay, but I'm of the see it to believe it persuasion.
 
$60,000 is a really good price for a 2000 model year 350 Mariner. We have a 1997 for sale at $99,900...of course...we still have it towards the end of summer (did I jsut type that?)
 
Thanks Kenny,

I am thinking of bidding in the 68-69 range.

I am trying to do some research on it.It will be sold as is where is.

I think the original selling dealer was Crates in Keswick.

I was hoping some one on the thread would know the boat. ( SEVEN C's )

Do your sales people have a black book that would give average wholesale values for this type of boat.

It has Volvo 7.4GI engines and 600 hours

Thanks
 
That's a bunch of hours but good survey will tell you lots. Now for a few $$ more you could get something with a lot less hours and known history ;) Had a "buyer" for ours but had some strange happenings. Wanted to do 50% CASH, i.e paper money and do the rest in 10K payments of cash over 5 months! Just didn't sit well with me.

2nd buyer want to bring the whole family for the test on the 4th of july weekend and asked for us to put them up on the boat for the weekend so they could see what it's like..LOL. Ya, i saw threw that. No free vacation on my watch.

Still there for sale i guess.....
 
I am 99% sure I know this boat! I recognize the name, and especially because before we bought our 350 mariner last summer I scoped out every 350 on Georgian Bay!
It might even be in our marina, I will do some research and let you know for sure.
Are you nearby? Could you come for a look?
 
Thanks,

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I am 99% sure I know this boat! I recognize the name, and especially because before we bought our 350 mariner last summer I scoped out every 350 on Georgian Bay!
It might even be in our marina, I will do some research and let you know for sure.
Are you nearby? Could you come for a look?

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The boat is in Toronto at the Repo Depo lot.

It has a Crates sticker on it.
I have seen it and on the surface it looks good.

Also how do you like the 350
 
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Now for a few $$ more you could get something with a lot less hours and known history
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What is the $$ and where is it listed.

I also have a 05 Regal 2665 to sell first.
 
I slip at Crates and remember seven C's. It was dry docked for at least 3 years if I remember right. I looked at it when I first bought my Mariner(first boat)and had an akward feeling about it. It will need some TLCs and a good surveyy of course. I now have a 360 Sport Sedan.
konig
 
this would be why I didn't see it at the marina this weekend - now that konig mentions it, It must have been Crates I saw it at....

We bought our mariner from Crates - the other 2 mariners at our marina in Georgian Bay also have Crates stickers on them - which makes sense since Crates is the only Carver dealer in Ontario.

I LOVE our 350. But we're thinking of moving up again, so if the auction doesn't work out for you, let me know.
 
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Now for a few $$ more you could get something with a lot less hours and known history
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What is the $$ and where is it listed.

I also have a 05 Regal 2665 to sell first.

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I think Dre is speaking of his boat, which can be found on Boat trader. Search the zip code 24121... it is the only Mariner listed at Smith Mountain Lake. I've been on his boat. It is nice and from what I saw during the year that I was 3 slips down from it, he takes care of it.

However, I think that his statement holds true generally. For a bit more you can get any number of boats that you can actually sea trial and have a much better idea of the condition.

On the other hand, if the cost of fixing everything that could be wrong plus the cost of acquisition is less than the market price of similar boats that you can sea trial, then your risks are limited. A good surveyor can tell a lot about the condition of a vessel, even on shore. But even a good surveyor can miss things that would be obvious on a sea trial.

Sorry to ramble, but the more I type the more I am unsure how I feel about the scenario you described. I tend to be more willing to take a chance on something that is a good deal than most people. It might be worth offering to go under contract then pay for any cost associated with a sea trial, and the cost of re-winterizing the boat if you don't purchase after the sea trial.
Jeff
 
Thanks everyone for your comments.

I guess I haven't explained the process.

This boat is reposessed and sitting in a yard.

You bid on it and if sucessful you have 3 days to do an inspection and close the deal. No running the engines limited testing of the electronics.

I have bought boats like that before and have made money on them. In fact I bought my Regal that way but it was new and was a bid on the stock of a dealer who went out of business.

What I am trying to do is get as much history as possible, confirm it is a fresh water boat,Get an estamite of fair marked value in this soft market, estamate the possible cost of fixing everything that is wrong and making an educated bid. I am even trying to find the name of the last owner.

The boat has 600 hours and so far apears to have been very well looked after so it was used by an active boater who probably has fallen on hard times and the boat was the first thing to go.

From what I can see the asking price on the market is 100 to 150K for this type of boat.

I am planing a high 60 bid plus 20k for potential issues.

The last two boats I bought only required minimum money.

I have had my Regal for 3 years and should still make money selling it.
 
I'd think if you can get it for $80k it's a steal, even if you do have a few issues to resolve. I haven't seen any around the $100k mark, more toward $140-$150.
 
For you all Mariner 350 owners, did you ever have issues with not having a second cabin for storage?
 
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