Winter blocking '86 Carver Mariner 32

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imspacemancraig

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I recently purchased this boat one year ago this past month. Love my new boat!!! I keep it in the same marina that the owner I bought it from was at for the last 10 years... Anyhow, I was talking to the lift operator this year and about how to block boats.

I am wondering if anyone has a "blocking map" of sorts as to where the blocks should be and where the jacks stands should go etc. My model is the one with a keel on it and not the flat bottom.

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
Does the marina not block the boat for you?
 
On my 32 footer they put a block all the way in the back on the keel just below the transom to support the weight of the motors. The other block goes about where the "sling" label is, just before the keel slopes up towards the bow. The blocks support all of the weight and they use two sets of jack stands to balance it.
Jim
 
You need to tell your marina to be careful when blocking your boat. It has the same bottom hull as the 3257 Montego which has a 6 degree flat bottom towards the mid to aft. You do not want to have them block anywhere near the flat part of the hull near the engines. Here is an example of how they blocked my boat when we owned it. The rule of thumb is every 10 ft when blocking. In this case I could have use another set of blocks 6 ft, back from my forward set but it was fine.

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Bob That's not quite true. The '86 3297 Mariner has a keel. 1987 and later Mariners lost the keel in favor of the semi-flat hull that the Montego's have. I love the keel. Protects my props when I venture into skinny water. Jim has it right with the blocking. The flat hulls like Bob's can very easily pop stringers if not lifted at the sling designation and/or blocked properly.
 
cwms - Yes the harbor does do the lift and blocking for me, but we are a private marina (condo association) so the lift and operation are all done by the owners and a few individuals are certified to do the lifting etc. I just want to make sure they are doing it correctly for my own peace of mind.

32carv - This is what I kind of figured and pretty much how they did it last year. So I had a set of blocks at the very back and then a set of blocks towards the front just short of the sling (cuz the straps are there) marker. Just wasn't sure if another set of blocks should be more toward the middle. Then we had 4 jack stands, two at the rear/stern corners and two toward the front sling markers.

Starry Night - Mine has a keel unlike the picture of yours but we had it blocked much like yours with the exception that the front set of blocks were a little back further.

Not sure if this was standard, but I have little "plaque" like sling-goes-here on both sides of the boat. Very handy for telling the operator where to put the slings.

Anyhow, thanks for the info. Makes me feel better that they are doing it correctly. I was lucky to get this boat in awesome condition and want to keep it that way.
 
Wow I did not know the 1986 Mariner had a keel. I guess most of the Mariners that were here were 1987's and above. Thanks for the info.
 
Guess I lied a little, the jack stands were a bit farther back than I remember. My wife had a picture from this spring... How do I post a picture here?
 
Have a question that is somewhat related. I am in the process of purchasing a 32 Montego (Starry Night's previous boat). I may have it delivered via trailer. I am now concerned about this because of how sensitive this hull (Montego and Mariner) really is. Winter blocking is one thing, but bouncing down the highway for 500 miles adds another dimension. Anyone care to share their thoughts?

Thanks,

Jim
 
Here are pics of my Mariner. The first haulout I discovered I had a bonding problem which was corrected. You can see how the hull is blocked-the keel takes the weight and the jack stands just keep it balanced.

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Originally posted by ChefJunk

Have a question that is somewhat related. I am in the process of purchasing a 32 Montego (Starry Night's previous boat). I may have it delivered via trailer. I am now concerned about this because of how sensitive this hull (Montego and Mariner) really is. Winter blocking is one thing, but bouncing down the highway for 500 miles adds another dimension. Anyone care to share their thoughts?

Thanks,

Jim

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Jim,
You should not worry about this. As long as the boat is blocked correctly your fine. I never had an issue. Normally a cradle is built when transporting boats.

Give Carver a call and ask to speak to one of the Tech reps. They can provide you with information about transportation.
 
Thanks for the picture cmariner32!! Do you have a set of blocks at the stern too? I only used 2 sets last season and looking at yours, I may add one or two more sets.

I had one set at the very back at the stern and one set towards the front. I may add another set right in front of the props where the large part of the keel cuts sharply back to the bottom. By the looks of yours, I am guessing it is strong enough the entire keel to add them for more support.
 
I don't believe I had any blocks where you said you want to put some, but this wasn't for winter layup-just dry dock for bottom job and other work for several weeks. There were jack stands at the stern but again only as support. It probably would not hurt to have some extra support where you suggest-a lotta weight there with the engines setting on the stringers.
 
Jim...I've hauled many 3297 and 3257 Carvers without any issues. I wouldn't worry about having it shipped to you.
 
Kenny,

One of my customers from Kelleys has purchased boats on the east coast and from Alex bay in the past and has brought them back before. We are flying out on the 24th to start our trip back on the 25th. That is assuming the Survey on Monday goes as planned. Can't wait for this trip and while it will definitely cost more than trailering back, the experience will be priceless.

Thanks,

Jim Howell
 
Jim...How did the survey go? Will I be seeing Starry Night in Sandusky soon?
 
Kenny,

For the age, price, condition, the survey went very well. RO Starry Night kept MV Starry Night in great shape and unfortunately the next owner did not. With a bit of elbow grease, she will be back to new by the spring (and about 10 gallons of bilge cleaner, carpet shampoo, teak oil, flitz, wax, boat soap, etc.). It is amazing how much can happen in two years.

I will be getting the oil analysis on Friday or Monday. As long as that is as good as I am assuming it would be, we are good to go.

Thanks,

Jim
 
I'll look forward to seeing it in Sandusky next year...cruise by dock 14 at Cedar Point and say HI (it's the one closest to Millenium Force)
 
Will do. If you are on the island (Kelleys) before the end of October, it will be there after the 1st-3rd.

Jim
 
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