2002 Carver Mariner

[waltzal]

I have a 2002 Mariner 35. I have a question to other Mariner owners. It appears that my boat has a noticable list to the bow. Maybe list is not the right word, but it appears to be sloped forward. No, I don't have any water in the bildge. What I do have is about 100 ft. of anchor CHAIN. Could that cause a significant weight difference to pull the bow down a little. I also notice whenever it rains water on the bridge collects near the hatch behind the captians chair. Any ideas what is going on?

 

[boosuedon]

Re: 2002 Carver Mariner

I have a 1985 Carver 3607MY Aft Cabin.
I too had a slight, but noticable list, but to "starboard". The problem for my boat is the floor plan. All of the galley appliances are to the starboard side. That is ; refrig, stove, sink, cabinets filled with dishes and cooking utensils, etc. That is a considerable amount of weight. To compensate, I keep 20 to 25 gal LESS gas in the starboard tank. That acting as balast, leveled the beam out nicely.

 

[waltzal]

Re: 2002 Carver Mariner

Thanks for the info, but my problem is the boats attirude lists to the bow. I think that the 100 ft or more of ANCHOR CHAIN has something to do with this. Carver wasn't helpful when I asked them about it. Otherwise, the boat is even on the port and starboard sides.

 

[gamecoc430]

Re: 2002 Carver Mariner

Bow down at rest is normal for this boat. Mine (1999 350 Mariner) does the same thing as do all others. I even removed all the anchor rode, emptied the freash water holding tank, filled both fuel tanks, and she still sits bow down. Just a design thing. Most of us that have carpet on the upper level remove it when it rains as water runs toward the bow and the carpet gets wet. I also have water that stands on both oiutside steps and swim platform due to the forward rake. Get used to it. It's a great boat and we love it!

 

[waltzal]

Re: 2002 Carver Mariner

Thanks for the reply. I have all the same issues you raised; and I am getting used to them. It's really no big deal, because like you said, it's a great boat.