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Carver 3207 Aft Cabin

Built 1983–1990 by Carver Boat Corp.

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About the Carver 3207 Aft Cabin

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Illustration of a Carver 3207 Aft Cabin
Illustration, not a photo of this model. AI-generated illustration of a typical express cruiser.
Built
1983–1990
Builder
Carver Boat Corp.
Length
32 ft
Waterline
28.08 ft
Beam
11.58 ft
Draft
2.83 ft
Displacement
12,000 lb
Hull / keel
planing
Propulsion
inboard
Fuel
182 gal
Water
84 gal
Stern thruster
not fitted
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
  • Fuel 182 gal
    “Fuel Tank: 182 Gallons (688.94 Liters)” — search excerpt, curtisstokes.net · “Fuel 172 gallons” — search excerpt (1983), westwindyachtscanada.com
    Listings split between 182 and 172 gal (a 1983 boat). No builder document was found, so we kept our earlier figure.
  • Water 84 gal
    “Fresh Water: 84 Gallons (317.97 Liters)” — search excerpt, curtisstokes.net · “Water 84 gallons” — search excerpt (1983), westwindyachtscanada.com
    Two listings agree with our earlier figure.
  • Holding unknown
    “Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)” — search excerpt, curtisstokes.net · “Waste 28 gallons” — search excerpt (1983), westwindyachtscanada.com
    Only listings: 30 and 28 gal (one from a Canadian broker, but the boat is US-built, so US gallons are assumed). Roughly 28-30 gal; no builder source was found.
  • Water heater unknown
    “84 Gallon Water Capacity, 12 Gallon Hot Water” — broker listing (1984), yournewboat.com · “Two 40 gallon fresh water holding tanks. 20 gallon water heater.” — search excerpt (1985), boats-from-usa.com
    Only broker listings give a size, and they disagree (12 gal on a 1984 boat, 20 gal on a 1985 boat); either could be a replacement. The 1984 Carver owner's guide couldn't be checked.

Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.

Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
  • Stern thruster not fitted
    Our earlier figure of none has no source, and nothing was found either way.
  • Steering unknown
    “I just bought a 1987 3207 ... The steering is not working ... I cant even find the fluid reservoir.” — search excerpt (1987), carveryachtowners.com · “Hydraulic trim tabs and steering” — broker listing (1983), westwindyachtscanada.com
    An owners'-forum thread on hydraulic steering (a 1987 boat) and a 1983 broker listing both describe hydraulic steering on a two-station boat. No builder document was found, and no brand is stated.

Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.

Sources disagree on holding tank, water heater size — left blank rather than guessed.

Low-deadrise (10 deg) double-cabin cruiser with standard lower helm; master berth changed to a double in 1990. Limited storage. Standard 270hp gas engines cruise 15-16 knots; engine make not stated in the source read.

Engines fitted

Generator

An Onan 6.5 kW is on two listed boats; no Carver option list or review was found.

Known problems for this model

Engines & parts

Crusader 350 / 454 inboard gas V8 parts: good

Factory standard engine — you entered “Crusader 350 cid V8 (270)”

GM-based inboard engines; Crusader (now part of Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co.) still publishes illustrated parts manuals and sells through distributors. Go2marine stocks Crusader manifolds, risers, raw water pumps and ignition parts; Osco and Barr make aftermarket manifolds, and new GM/Crusader base engines are sold by rebuilders.

Parts sources: Crusader Engines, Go2marine (Crusader parts), 1-800-RUNS-NEW (GM & Crusader base engines)

Common problems (1)
  • Clogged or failing manifolds/risers exhaust
    Owners find individual risers running much hotter than the others (a sign of internal blockage) and debate replacing vs. flushing; Osco manifolds are often preferred as closest to OEM.
    marineengine.com · marineengine.com
Maker’s service schedule (14)
Engine oil & filter change
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 1 yr
“Change engine oil and filter — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Fuel filters & water separator
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 1 yr
“Fuel Filters - Service or replace — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Raw-water pump impeller
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Cooling System - Inspect/Replace raw water pump impeller — Every 100 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Drive belts inspect / replace
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Drive Belt - Inspect condition and check tension — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Spark plugs inspect / replace
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Ignition System and Spark Plugs - Clean and inspect condition — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Exhaust mixing elbow inspection
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 4 mo
“Exhaust System - Check condition and tightness of all hose clamps — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Coolant replacement & freeze-point test
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
5 yrs
“Fresh-water cooled models - Change coolant — Every five years” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Engine pencil zincs
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 mo
“Zinc Anodes - Heat exchanger and cooler - check condition — Every 30 days” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Transmission fluid change
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 yr
“Transmission and "V" Drive - Change fluid and clean strainer, if equipped — After 1st 25 Hrs (Hurth Only) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Flame arrestor & crankcase ventilation - clean and inspect
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Flame Arrestor and Crankcase Ventilation System - Clean and inspect — Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Engine alignment check
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 yr
“Engine Alignment - Check and adjust if necessary — After 1st 25 Hrs / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Inspect all hoses (and cooling hose clamps)
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Hoses (all) - Inspect for cracks, swelling, weather checking or other signs of deterioration — Every 100 Hours / Once Ea” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Shift & throttle cable linkage - inspect and lubricate
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 4 mo
“Shift and Throttle Cable Linkage - Inspect and lubricate — Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Electrical system - check connections and wiring
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 2 mo
“Electrical System (complete) - Check for loose or dirty connections and damaged wiring — Every 50 Hours(2) / Once Each Y” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Service part numbers (18)
Oil filter
remote-mounted oil filter (MP7.4L and 2013 5.0/5.7/6.0L MPI)
Crusader 22679
“Oil Filter 22679 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel filter
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008
Crusader 47038
“Fuel Filter 47038 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel filter
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13
Crusader RP080026
“Fuel Control Cell (FCC) Fuel Filter Element RP080026” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel pre-filter / separator
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: engine-mounted Racor water-separating filter 47046
Crusader 47047
“25 47047 Element, Racor fuel filter (Not Shown) 1” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel pre-filter / separator
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: primary fuel filter
Crusader R080033
“Primary Fuel Filter Element R080033” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Raw-water impeller
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031)
Crusader RP061017
Replaces R061017
“Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinepartssource.com · “Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinesuppliesdepot.com
Raw-water impeller
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13
Crusader RP061022
“Impeller , Raw Water Pump (1) RP061022 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Raw-water pump kit
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031)
Crusader 40064
“40064 Overhaul Kit, Major (includes items 2, 3, 11, 14 and 15)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: alternator drive
Crusader 98210
“Alternator Drive Belt 98210” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw water pump drive
Crusader 10258
“Raw Water Pump Drive Belt 10258” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, left-hand (LH) rotation: serpentine
Crusader R066028
“Belt , Serpentine (1) R066028 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, right-hand (RH) rotation: serpentine
Crusader R066029A
“Belt , Serpentine (1) R066029A (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (RH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Spark plug
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: platinum plug
Crusader 49078 × 8
“Spark Plugs (platinum) 49078” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Spark plug
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: platinum plug set
Crusader RP030010
“Spark Plug , Set, (Platinum) (1) RP030010 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Thermostat
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw-water (standard) cooling, 143 F
Crusader R026002E
“6 R026002E Thermostat (143-degree) 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Thermostat
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: fresh-water (closed) cooling kit, 170 F
Crusader 98203
“5 98203 Thermostat (170-degree) 1 (Fresh Water Cooling Components 1)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Zinc / anode
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: oil cooler / transmission cooler / heat exchanger
Crusader R168005
“24 R168005 Zinc, sacrificial 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
On-board spare parts kit (belt, cap, rotor, fuses, relays, plugs, impeller, fuel filters)
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, LH rotation
Crusader RK173089D-07
“ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH) 2007 TO PRESENT, FCC FUEL SYSTEM RK173089D-07” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com

From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.

Model sources (6)

hmy.com · trawlerforum.com · yachtr.com · marineengine.com · yournewboat.com · westwindyachtscanada.com

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