[RobJeffDC]

Hi there Carvers!

Friends and I were in Portsmouth/Norfolk, VA, for the 4th of July weekend; we all live in Washington, DC. We stayed on a friend's yacht (which I've forgotten the model). While staying with them, we noticed a number of yachts for sale and the 4 of us have been bitten by the boat bug!

We've narrowed down our search for Carver 32-36' Aft Cabin yachts, a used one from the mid/late 1980's to 2000.

One of us is active duty Coast Guard, another is a licensed Realtor in MD, DC, and VA, and 2 of us work for the Federal Government.

Any general suggestions on buying a used Carver and specific model? We want a yacht big enough to spend weekends on, occasional week-long trips up and down the Eastern coastline, and socialize with friends. At a minimum, 2 berths.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thx
Rob

[NYCAP123]

Originally Posted by RobJeffDC

Hi there Carvers!

Friends and I were in Portsmouth/Norfolk, VA, for the 4th of July weekend; we all live in Washington, DC. We stayed on a friend's yacht (which I've forgotten the model). While staying with them, we noticed a number of yachts for sale and the 4 of us have been bitten by the boat bug!

We've narrowed down our search for Carver 32-36' Aft Cabin yachts, a used one from the mid/late 1980's to 2000.

One of us is active duty Coast Guard, another is a licensed Realtor in MD, DC, and VA, and 2 of us work for the Federal Government.

Any general suggestions on buying a used Carver and specific model? We want a yacht big enough to spend weekends on, occasional week-long trips up and down the Eastern coastline, and socialize with friends. At a minimum, 2 berths.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thx
Rob

Boats shrink fast. If you're thinking 32-36 go 36. These are good boats for much of the use you're anticipating, but these are not open ocean boats ("occasional week-long trips up and down the Eastern coastline"). Watch the weather very closely if you venture off shore; also in the Ches. There's enough nice inside cruising areas in your area and the ICW to keep you entertained for years.
I'm in the process of helping a guy put together a partnership on a his next boat. My caution is to cross the T's and dot the i's before getting too far into the process. Treat it as you would a business partnership. Often you'll find one partner uses the boat more than others. It's not far (and causes friction) in that situation when everybody is paying equal shares, also if one guy tends to find the boat left with empty fuel tanks.
One thing I've found with older Carvers is soft decks. Take a walk up to the bow when looking. When you find a good candidate be sure to have it surveyed. Make sure that all partners take a basic boating course and then take a couple of boat handling lessons. Good luck, have fun & stay safe.

[RobJeffDC]

Thanks for the response.

By the way, what does ICW stand for?

Thx
Rob

[K1W1]

Originally Posted by RobJeffDC

Thanks for the response.

By the way, what does ICW stand for?

Thx
Rob

Intracoastal Waterway

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intracoastal_Waterway

[RobJeffDC]

Thanks! I should have figured that one out!

[Marmot]

Boat bug bites are not often fatal but they carry the risk of long term side effects. The symptoms are powerful and often debilitating, they require large doses of cash and specialist procedures at facilities with costly diagnostic and treatment services.

There is no vaccine for this viral syndrome to date but repeated exposure will produce an immune response that helps to reduce the impact of future episodes. Complete cures are rare but the literature includes examples of patients who, after suffering a particularly difficult case, have managed to resist all subsequent exposure to the virus.

[K1W1]

Originally Posted by Marmot

Boat bug bites are not often fatal but they carry the risk of long term side effects. The symptoms are powerful and often debilitating, they require large doses of cash and specialist procedures at facilities with costly diagnostic and treatment services.

There is no vaccine for this viral syndrome to date but repeated exposure will produce an immune response that helps to reduce the impact of future episodes. Complete cures are rare but the literature includes examples of patients who, after suffering a particularly difficult case, have managed to resist all subsequent exposure to the virus.

Hi,

Things must be quiet in the Office this morning to be able to come up with a masterpiece like that

[YachtForums]

Originally Posted by Marmot

Boat bug bites are not often fatal but they carry the risk of long term side effects. The symptoms are powerful and often debilitating, they require large doses of cash and specialist procedures at facilities with costly diagnostic and treatment services.

There is no vaccine for this viral syndrome to date but repeated exposure will produce an immune response that helps to reduce the impact of future episodes. Complete cures are rare but the literature includes examples of patients who, after suffering a particularly difficult case, have managed to resist all subsequent exposure to the virus.

Whatta ya know... it's been a sickness all along. And I thought boats were a form of therapy! As K1 said... a masterpiece Marmot!

[Marmot]

If you can edit that post, you should change the word "patients" to victims. A patient is someone who is aware of a problem and has sought help for the condition. The rest of us are simply victims who are probably completely unaware that we carry the virus. There are many here who actively promote the spread of this costly pandemic.

[FISHTIGUA]

I've just checked with my HMO.

Nope, no cover for that but I've met a lawyer who says we may win a Class Action.

[Marmot]

Originally Posted by K1W1

Hi,

Things must be quiet in the Office this morning to be able to come up with a masterpiece like that

I wish! Today is one of those days that requires full Level A contamination protection.



It's another boat that should be cocooned and decontaminated before the CBC (Center for Boating Control) declares it and all who sail on it as threats to nautical security.

But, I am pleased to say that the best palliative available (remember, there is no antidote) is only a few docks away so the boating life is still better than the alternatives.

I think it's time to put this to rest but let's close with another boating cliche for the newly infected... "Life's pretty dry without a boat."

[cwatridge]

May I suggest widening your possibilities. My friend died suddenly and his 1988 Chris Craft 501 is for sale. It is 50 feet and handles well. The engines are recently refurbed (6V92 Detroit Diesels). The boat is located on the Tennessee River in Florence Alabama (Wilson Lake). It would be a good buy. Send me a private message if interested.
C. Watrisge

[FutureYachter]

Originally Posted by Marmot

Boat bug bites are not often fatal but they carry the risk of long term side effects. The symptoms are powerful and often debilitating, they require large doses of cash and specialist procedures at facilities with costly diagnostic and treatment services.

There is no vaccine for this viral syndrome to date but repeated exposure will produce an immune response that helps to reduce the impact of future episodes. Complete cures are rare but the literature includes examples of patients who, after suffering a particularly difficult case, have managed to resist all subsequent exposure to the virus.

Now I know why I've been spending so much time on here and yachtworld.com lately. I've got a disease!

[RobJeffDC]

Too funny...I gather this comes from experience!

[NYCAP123]

Originally Posted by RobJeffDC

Too funny...I gather this comes from experience!

No. Experience is the medication that cures you of the disease. Then you get addicted to the medication. It often takes a strong wife to break the addiction, but even that is usually only temporary. Relapse is common.