Mainship 36DC

Lou, what is your wot rpm's or maybe I should ask what should you get?

Vince, we are getting a '87 36DC surveyed next week. Good luck in your hunt.

Niles
 
Niles, the last time I had the boat WOT was at sea trial ( purchase ). I do not push this boat, 1100 hrs total time. I am thinking 3900 / 4000 RPM is the most I have seen. Again, I cruise at 2850 / 2900 RPM 12 - 13 knot's and I am ok with this. I believe they are suppose to go to 4400 RPM. I have a digital sync and this is what I use as an indicator. BTW, I am taking the boat 2.5 hrs. north of me on Monday for some cosmetic fiberglass work. Boat will be inside for 2-3 weeks getting the once over.

Lou R.
 
Thanks Lou. Sea trial is why I asked. Good luck with the work.
Niles
 
Al,
I had the 36 in Mi surveyed last Friday. All went extremely well until the very last thing and he found a little moisture problem with the area under the railing uprights on the starboard side of the rear deck. Port was fine. I find out Monday the plan to get it fixed. I went ahead and scheduled the engines to get tested. I have always bought new before and this was the first survey I have ever been involved in and I really learned a lot and thought it was a great experience.

Niles
 
Niles, Sounds like your on your way. Moisture under the stanchions is quite common. Make sure the areas are repaired. Thanks for keeping us posting.
 
Well the 36 DC is a very nice boat. Classic lines. I am 6' 2" tall, my head would not miss the top of the cabin. So we are still on the hunt. For what we have not decided. 36' Carver Aft?

Vince
 
Al, I have been meaning to update you on this. We are joining the list of 36DC owners! The compressionleak down test on the motors was fine. The moisture under the stanchions is being fixed the proper way so we have gone ahead and finished the deal. The boat is in the glass shop right now getting the repair done then they are going to compoundbuffwax it. Next it goes over to the repair facility where I am having them install trim tabs, windlass, and a house battery bank. We planhope to get up there over Memorial Day weekend to clean, provision and do the little things. Because of my work schedule it looks like late June to bring her home. The people we usually cruise with are coming with us and we are going to take a week or so to get home. Can’t wait!!
Niles
 
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Niles, the last time I had the boat WOT was at sea trial ( purchase ). I do not push this boat, 1100 hrs total time. I am thinking 3900 / 4000 RPM is the most I have seen. Again, I cruise at 2850 / 2900 RPM 12 - 13 knot's and I am ok with this. I believe they are suppose to go to 4400 RPM. I have a digital sync and this is what I use as an indicator. BTW, I am taking the boat 2.5 hrs. north of me on Monday for some cosmetic fiberglass work. Boat will be inside for 2-3 weeks getting the once over. Lou R.

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I have been lurking on this subject for a bit and thought I might pass some info along that I recieved from Bob Smith. Bob is the engineer that developed the Ford Lehmans for Marine use, and remained in the industry from then on. He suggested that as you are first leaving port after the engines are warm is a good time to run the boat at wide open throttle for around 5 minutes. That will let you see how the engines are performing while you are still close to port and can still give a problem some attention without the need to do it where you may be stranded away from repair facilities Etc. The first time I tried this I found a leaking water hose that only leaked under heavy conditions. I believe it was good advise!
 
Niles, That sounds wonderful! Your are going to have a great time! My wife and i enjoyed the 1st wonderful trip home from Norwalk Ct to the Hudson River up to Haverstraw Bay. The excitment for you will be intense. "Enjoy!"
 
Al,

At the risk of hi-jacking the thread, Carver was mentioned a couple of times in this thread..We are considering selling our Regal 3260 express in favor of a roomier, slower, flybridge. We've looked at Mainship, but stayed away from Carver because of negative feedback from others on the Carver name..Can you speak to that negativity..??..Is is warranted, or a misconception..??..Thanks, Ben..
 
We have a couple of friends who own Carvers. They love them because of the interior room. The make inside living fantastic. Lots of storage compartments too.
 
Ben, There are good and bad years. Please feel free to tell us the year and model.
 
Ben...We looked at Al's recommendation of the 3607. It actually looks a lot like the 36dc on the outside and is similar inside. We stayed with the Mainship because we wanted to slow down. The Carver is a planing hull and all the ones I looked at were big blocks and I think the fuel burn would have been a lot more. Our 36DC with full gas and water and most of the stuff onboard does 13 knots at 3k rpm, and that is where we plan on cruising.

Al…Next Monday, 6/30 we are finally going to start bringing her home. We are planning to take about a week and half to work our way down Lake Huron into St Clair and finally Erie.

Niles
 
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At the risk of hi-jacking the thread, Carver was mentioned a couple of times in this thread..We are considering selling our Regal 3260 express in favor of a roomier, slower, flybridge. We've looked at Mainship, but stayed away from Carver because of negative feedback from others on the Carver name..Can you speak to that negativity..??..Is is warranted, or a misconception..??..Thanks, Ben..

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I visit this forum often and don't remember reading feedback regarding "negative feedback from others on the Carver name" Where and when did you see that posting and what was the topic? I am very happy with my Carver and can't imagine what the concern would be.
 
There has been a lot of talk about the layout of the Mainship but I am curious about the quality of construction, hull integrity, etc. Any words of wisdom ?

thanks
 
Hi Bill, Most surveyed faired very well. The older Mainships are over built. I have a 1985 36 DC, Its a great vessel!
 
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