Used Carver Yachts & Boats For Sale

Starting out as a hobby for two men in a garage led Charles and George to create Carver Yachts. One never knows where an idea and a love for boats can take them until embarking on a journey. This passion and their skills took Carver to new heights, and up until 2021, Carver continued to be a leader in the industry by creating highly functional, spacious, and dependable luxury cruising motor yachts.

Carver Yachts History

In the last several decades, the company has seen several developments and continued to look for new and better ideas to incorporate into the company to make the best yachts, including embracing change and new ideas. As the times changed, Carver Boats adapted along with it.

The ability to acclimatize and change over time helped Carver compete and remain on top within the yachting industry for decades. Although the friends started out building mahogany-planked boats in the early years, in the 70s, they evolved to using a stronger more durable fiberglass to create their yachts.

High-Quality Carver Yachts

Construction makes a difference when building quality yachts, and Carver continued to seek out and use cutting-edge technology and combine it with handcrafted skills to exceed customer expectations. Every part of the build and production was completed in-house to ensure each vessel met the highest quality control standards for the industry.

Customizations were also a huge part of the Carver yacht experience, as the buyer could build their boats to meet their needs. From propulsion choices to interior wood finishes and hull side colors, the options were there for customers to add their touch to the vessel and make it their own.

Carver Boats Offer Advanced Technology

Carver yachts also offered greater fuel economy with a lighter boat by using vacuum-infused resin technology. This technology is state-of-the-art and eliminates voids and excess fiberglass, which means a lighter, stronger boat. Each vessel was also equipped with the latest electronics, propulsion, and comfort systems to offer the best cruising experience.

Popular Carver Yachts

In more recent years, Carver Yachts offered vessels from 34’ to 52’. The models included the Carver Command Bridge and Coupe models, which set new standards for performance and design. This company set out to redefine and set the standard as to what a cruising yacht should be in the past and the future.

The end of an era

Carver and sister company, Marquis Yachts, closed their doors in 2021, an end to an era of one of the most recognizable and well-liked motor yacht brands. As for the renowned Carver facility, Cruisers Yachts quickly acquired the Pulaski, WI plant in 2021.

Shop Used Carver Yachts For Sale

Although not in-build anymore, used Carver boats for sale are not only beautiful but also durable and able to offer robust performance. When customers buy a Carver boat for sale, they look great out on the water in a dependable and beautiful vessel to ensure a safe and fun trip on the seas. Explore an array of used Carver Boats for sale below.

Carver Yachts by type

Carver Express Cruisers

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Carver Yachts by date added

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Frequently Asked Questions About Used Carver Yachts

Does Carver still make yachts?

Carver no longer makes yachts. The company closed its doors in 2021. However, you can still find a wide array of used Carver Yachts for sale on the brokerage market.

Did Carver yachts get sold?

Carver Yachts was sold back in 1985 by Miramar Marine Corp, which eventually evolved into Genmar Holding, Inc. However, after filing bankruptcy in 2008, Genmar Holdings was auctioned off in 2010; Irwin Jacobs and John Paul DeJoria (J&D Acquisitions) purchased Carver and Marquis Yachts for $6.05 million. They formed the Marquis-Larson Boat Group — which consisted of six boat brands — Marquis, Carver, Larson, Larson FX, Larson Escape, and Striper. In 2018, Polaris acquired the assets of most of the Larson Boat Group companies aside from Marquis and Carver, but in the summer of 2021, both Marquis and Carver Yachts shut down for good.

Are Carver yachts seaworthy?

Carver Yachts are considered to be seaworthy boats in calm seas. Many boaters argue that Carver Boats are great coastal boats but don’t outperform in offshore waters.

Who makes Carver yachts?

The most recent owner of Carver Yachts was Irwin Jacobs and John Paul DeJoria, owners of J&D Acquisitions. Carver Yachts closed its doors in 2021.

Where are Carver yachts built?

Is Carver boats going out of business?

Carver boats went out of business in the summer of 2021. KCS International, the former owner of Cruisers Yachts, purchased the Pulaski, WI manufacturing facilities of Carver Yachts and Marquis Yachts.

What kind of boat is a carver?

Carver Yachts specializes in luxury motor yachts, specifically aft cabin motor yachts, command bridge, and sports coupe boats.

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