Looking at 1987 3807 Aft Cabin

I appreciate the heads up. Just want to be prepared. Very limited time to get things done.
Want to be heading south around Labor day. Some of the marinas that we are looking at have a 6 to ten month waiting list. Still need to schedule surveyor. Which will happen on Monday. This way his inspection will be done in April prior to launch and see trial.

Ron
 
On my '32 it is at the stern of the boat close to the starboard rudder. It is a smallish 3 gallon size tank with a pressure gauge on top and a fluid level on the side.
 
Ron, check and see if the furniture comes apart for easy removal. If it has true "marine" furniture it should. My ’87 Mainship was that way and when I bought all new it also came apart and everything went through the main hatch.

Good Luck
Niles
 
How do you start working on a boat before you take possession of it?
 
This Thursday/Friday, marina were boat is on the hard will power up both engines. Do a compression test. Then rewinterize. All cylinder numbers will be in my possession on Monday. If motors pass, hull survey is scheduled for April 2. Sea trial April 9. Possession will be on Monday April 11.Interior removal, will start the following weekend. All soft surfaces will be removed, marked. We will use these for templates. What we have found so far is a boat that was hardly used. Its all about the buy side and the dollars/time that is required to restore. Boat bones are very important. More to follow. All conditions must be met before any work starts.

Ron
 
I would slow down a bit until the survey and sea test are done. With an older boat, you never know what ghosts will appear.
Jim
 
Compression tests for both motors are in. Lowest number 146 highest numbers 155. Generator run and loaded at 60%. Now waiting for surveyor and sea trial.

Ron
 
The weather has been very nice here. Survey will take place this Friday. Sea trials toward the end of the month.

Ron
 
Good luck! Make sure you are there for survey and ask a lot of questions.
Jim
 
Survey results are in. No moisture or delam spots in hull, deck, stringers or bridge. A few spots in bow pulpit and swim platform. Bimini, side curtains for bridge and aft deck almost new. As expected boat need to rubbed out and a polymer applied. Bottom needs paint. Sea trials coming at end of March or first week or so of April. Lots of interior work to do once sea trial is completed.

Ron
 
Still trying to locate steering pressure tank. Need help from a 3807 owner. Also, is hyd helm a 2 or 3 hose? Sectional couch will have to be either taken apart or cut apart. Trying to find new couch that will fit thru door.

Ron
 
I have a 38 Santego. If the presure tank is not obvious in the engine room-most are-follow the black plastice tubes from the rams ont the steering link and see where they lead to. Carver, in my expierience is much better at figuring servicing after the fact than most brands. On my three previous Carvers, the tank was located either on the transom of the side of the gunnel. Following the black tubing is the easiest method to find where the tank is.
 
Boat has no reserve tank for steering. Two line system. Pumped out old fuel. New impellers. Cleaned air filters. Sea trials scheduled for next Saturday, weather provided. Right now not looking good.

Ron
 
Sea trials completed. Hour and a half. Boat ran great. Tomorrow, generator, A/C units, stove, refrig, shower sumps. Chilly on the water.

Ron
 
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