1989 Carver 42 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

The Carver 42 Aft Cabin is known for delivering substantial interior volume in a manageable length, and this 1989 example is laid out for both comfort and extended cruising. Twin Caterpillar 3208TA diesel engines, each 375 hp, provide reliable propulsion with approximately 1,241 hours logged. The boat reaches 23 knots at full throttle and cruises efficiently at 20 knots, supported by a Kohler 8 kW generator running 2,663 hours.

The two-stateroom layout centers on a queen master stateroom aft, with a forward guest cabin and two heads featuring separate stall showers. The main salon contains an L-shaped sofa and barrel chairs, while the enclosed aft deck functions as a sheltered entertaining space. An enclosed flybridge with L-seating and the full-weather protection throughout make this boat particularly suited to year-round Northeast use. The galley is equipped with a GE refrigerator-freezer, Princess three-burner electric stove, convection oven, and dual sinks.

Recent maintenance adds substance to the boat's record. Engine service includes ultrasonically cleaned heat exchangers and aftercoolers, tested turbos with starboard unit rebuilt, transmission oil coolers cleaned, and raw water system work with new thermostats and impellers. The port engine received new exhaust and water pump work in 2018. Three new 8D house and starting batteries were installed in 2024. The hull was stripped, barrier coated, and painted in 2014.

Additional systems include three-zone air conditioning, a washer-dryer, inverter, battery charging system, hot water heater, and an aft deck refrigerator. Deck gear comprises a windlass with bow and helm controls, swim platform, aft deck hardtop with enclosure, sun pad, and remote spotlight. Garmin and Raymarine electronics support navigation and systems monitoring.