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Greg Schoenberg

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After extensive shopping, surveys, negotiations, and upcoming repairs, this '82 Carver 3007 Aft Cabin is ours. We take possession on March 2nd, which will begin our Puget Sound experience.

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She will be named, "She Said Yes."

Counting dingy it will be the 3rd and 4th boat in our fleet. However, we plan to sell our 2002 Regal 2465 mid summer, after we use it to finish exploring the Columbia River. That will end our shoe boat (express cruiser) experience for now (my back is thanking me), leaving us with a '92 Reinell bowrider for summer fun and the Carver for offseason cruising.

Shopping was quite an experience, but I'm glad it's over....hopefully for a few years!

The biggest challenge awaits. For 20 years, I've piloted a single screw. This baby has twins and a flybridge. Could be an interesting transition.
 
Absolutely fantastic looking boat. Hope it will bring you much happiness and cruising time. Needless to say I am bias towards the engines. Your photos were well thought out. Take Care and Enjoy It.
 
Greg,

What can I say!!!

She's a beauty and the name is perfect!

I have enjoyed your saga (the good and the bad) and appreciate your sharing...may "She Said Yes" be blessed with calm winds and smooth waters

Stan
 
Great News Greg! We have only owned our 1982 3007 since July 2006 and have had 'fun' getting to know the boat and its systems. Have already replaced seals in the bridge Hynautic steering pump and learned how to bleed the steering system. Replaced a set of manifolds and risers,,only two manifold bolts broke so I felt good about getting both out with minimal trouble.Mine has the packless PYI shaft seals so I got to know those up close and personal when one of the nylon barbs broke off at the carbon seal. Also have replaced all of the fittings on starboard railing system. Will replace port and bridge fittings next. This is just routine maintenance. Anyway,,,congratulations!!
 
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Great News Greg! We have only owned our 1982 3007 since July 2006 and have had 'fun' getting to know the boat and its systems. Have already replaced seals in the bridge Hynautic steering pump and learned how to bleed the steering system. Replaced a set of manifolds and risers,,only two manifold bolts broke so I felt good about getting both out with minimal trouble.Mine has the packless PYI shaft seals so I got to know those up close and personal when one of the nylon barbs broke off at the carbon seal. Also have replaced all of the fittings on starboard railing system. Will replace port and bridge fittings next. This is just routine maintenance. Anyway,,,congratulations!!

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Thanks. Most of your list is on the upcoming boatyard list, being paid for by the seller. Did you replace the rail fittings yourself? I heard that's a tricky two man job.
 
Greg:

That looks like a nice boat. You will get along o.k. with the twins. If you ever get nostalgic, you can just run 'em one at a time (but be sure to run the engine which is the hot water maker before getting to your anchorage.)

One concern: The photo with the propane storage appears to have the tank on the command bridge. Since propane is heavier than air, any leak in the tank piping could result in propane entering the cabin. Ask someone about the value of relocating the storage tank. My two tanks are located in a transom locker at cockpit level with venting to the outside only.

Old_Salt
 
Greg,

Congrats on the new boat, isn't buying a new toy soooo much fun!!!!

As the Admiral says, "Now you get to accessorize!"

What's next on the purchase list, new gps, radar?
 
Congrats Greg. What a beauty -- she is CLEAN! Nice looking canvas work too. Good luck and have fun.

Puget Sound is a great area. Where will you be? Make Blake Island high on your list. Port Townsend is fun, likewise Victoria if you don't mind dealing with customs.
 
Really happy for you, Greg. She's a well-cared for beauty.

Thanks for letting us be a part of the process.

I could be happy all day long giving my opinion about how others should spend their money.

Do keep us updated as far as the survey checklist.
 
Greg Schoenberg
Congratulations, we will keep an eye out for ya this season.
 
Congrats Greg; I wish you and your wife the best with your new vessel. She is a beauty, enjoy it.
Regards Bill
 
[quoteThanks. Most of your list is on the upcoming boatyard list, being paid for by the seller. Did you replace the rail fittings yourself? I heard that's a tricky two man job.
I did and I did have help and the Admiral supervised. Most of the fittings came off easily,,except one. I used a spray lube, a piece of 2 X 2 wood and a two pound hammer to persuade the fitting. That one fitting took about 30 minutes to move a couple of feet.
 
Congrats, Greg. For what it's worth, I believe you bought the better of the two boats you shared with us. You will have a wonderful 2007! Enjoy the new boat.
 
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Greg:

That looks like a nice boat. You will get along o.k. with the twins. If you ever get nostalgic, you can just run 'em one at a time (but be sure to run the engine which is the hot water maker before getting to your anchorage.)

One concern: The photo with the propane storage appears to have the tank on the command bridge. Since propane is heavier than air, any leak in the tank piping could result in propane entering the cabin. Ask someone about the value of relocating the storage tank. My two tanks are located in a transom locker at cockpit level with venting to the outside only.

Old_Salt

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Thanks OS. The tank is on the rear of the cockpit. One of the pictures shows it with a blue cover.

Good funny comment about running it as a single.

I am looking forward to showering in it vs. a marina.
 
Congratulation! I trust you'll have as much success and enjoyment with your older Carver as we had with ours.
 
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