2001 Carver 396 Motor Yacht

The Carver 396 Motor Yacht is one of Carver's most popular models. She has a well-designed layout below with a nice open salon, a private master cabin aft that is full beam, and a roomy VIP cabin forward each with vacuflush heads and showers. "Liquid Pleasure" has been meticulously maintained by her owners, inside and out. The galley and salon are tastefully decorated, and the interior of this boat is immaculate, even the engine room. You really don't want to miss this one.

The engines are Mercruiser Horizon 8.1 HO's with very low 380 hours, and with 420 hp each. She also has a Kohler 10kw generator. All are in excellent condition.

The exterior of Liquid Pleasure just had a waxing and buffing of her hull in December 2023. Her isinglass was purchased in spring of 2023, and her dinghy and 6 hp outboard were also purchased new in spring 2023.

The Carver 396 is an ideal boat for the Great Loop, coastal/Bahamas cruising or as a very comfortable liveaboard or beach condo. Please see a list of features and options below.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Forward stateroom with queen
Cedar lined hanging locker
Split bath/shower forward
Many storage cabinets
Curved entry leads to the aft stateroom with queen walk around
Built-in wooden dresser
2 cedar lined cabinets in aft stateroom
Cedar lined hanging closet
VacuFlush heads both cabins
Corian countertops in heads
TV in aft stateroom
TV in salon
Triple zoned AC/Heat

GALLEY:

Nova kool Refrigerator/Freezer
Princess 3-burner cooktop
Bridge ice maker
Convection/Microwave oven
Corian Countertops
Deepwell stainless steel sink

DECK:

Windlass with helm remote
Spotlight
Large bridge seating layout
Bridge canvas
Wet bar with ice maker
Large aft deck
Swim Platform
Swim Shower
Swim Ladder
Swim Platform Dock Box
West Marine 10' tender mounted on swim platform
Flybridge mooring cover
Custom winter storage cover
Sun deck pads
Aft deck chairs

ELECTRONICS;

Raytheon Instrument Displays Depth and Temperature
Raytheon VHF radio
Compass
Battery charger (2)
50 amp power cable
Central vacuum
Stereo with CD and Sirius Receiver

Cell Phone Booster

MACHINERY;

MerCruiser 8.1 HO (2)
ZF Hurth Drives
Risers (2015)
Manifolds and Elbows (stainless 2019)
Dripless shaft seals
Volvo Bow Thruster
Kohler 10 KW Genset

Basic Information

Dimensions & Weight

Engine

Tank Capacities

Accommodations

Manufacturer Provided Description
Introduced in the 2000 model year, the 396 Motor Yacht was an overnight success. This aft cabin motor yacht has the aggressive styling of an express cruiser. As well, the 396 has changed the rules concerning aft cabin styling. The unique raised walkdeck design has allowed design changes that give the 396 a wider cabin - much roomier than one would expect. Adding to its appeal, the cabin living space has been combined into a spacious, open "great room" with plenty of salon seating and space for all sorts of extra amenities, like an end table, TV and VCR. Two luxurious staterooms and two head compartments provide welcome privacy, with the forward head compartment providing separate head and shower compartments.Additional Description
SALON - 110V outlets (3) - GFCI protected. AC and DC distribution panels. Cabin stairway - integral, with cherry wood hand rail. Carpet - beige, tufted cut pile, 65 oz., crush-resistant, 100% nylon. Designer decor. Endtables (2) - integral, solid surface top, at either end of lounge. Entertainment group - TV and VCR, with wiring for 2 speakers each in salon, master stateroom, and aft deck hardtop. Entrance door - acrylic, curved, sliding, handle lock, with interior screen. Floor access hatches - engine room and amidships bilge. Fresh air system - passive, with controllable overhead vents. Hardware highlights - brass/chrome. Lights (9) - halogen, overhead, recessed. Lounge - Flexsteel, chamois UltraLeather, with double incliners, 70" corner extension and 36" end. Miniblinds - decor-matched. Rocker light switches. Sofa - chamois UltraLeather, storage beneath. Solid surface countertops. Stereo speakers (2). Storage cabinets (2) - in aft bulkhead. Table - free-standing, elevating top. Telephone connector. Window vents (2). MASTER STATEROOM - 110V outlets (3) - GFCI protected. Bedside endtables - solid surface top, storage beneath. Berth - queen, inner-spring mattress, offset island. Carpet - beige, tufted cut pile, 65 oz., crush-resistant, 100% nylon. DC distribution panel - 12V safety systems. Designer decor. Entrance door - secures closed, integral doorstop, stainless steel hardware. Hanging locker - cedar-lined, carpeted, 16" hanging bar, shelf, automatic light. Hanging locker - 17" hanging bar. Hardware highlights - brass/chrome. Lights (2) - halogen, reading, recessed. Lights (3) - halogen, overhead, recessed. Miniblinds - decor-matched. Portlights (2) - screened. Rocker light switches. Stereo speakers (2). Storage cabinets (7). Storage drawers (5). Telephone connector. Window - removable, tinted, in aft bulkhead.Additional Description
AC/DC distribution panels with magnetic circuit breakers and integral bilge blower controls; AC voltmeter; AC ammeter. Batteries (4) - deep cycle, marine (12V). Battery chargers (2) - electronic, AC-DC converters. External connectors - CATV, telephone. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) protection - all 110V outlets. Shore power connector - 50 amp. Shore power cord - 50 ft. Wiring system - tinned copper strand wire, harnessed, color-coded, labeled, meets or exceeds ABYC standards.Additional Description
110V outlet - GFCI protected. Coffee maker. Designer decor. Flooring - wood plank. Hardware highlights - brass/chrome. Lights (2) - halogen, overhead, recessed. Microwave/convection oven - built-in. Range - electric, three-burner, ceran top. Refrigerator/freezer (upright). Rocker light switches. Sink - stainless steel, with solid surface cover. Solid surface countertops. Storage - under sink. Storage drawers. Storage cabinets.Additional Description
Anodes - zinc, sacrificial. Battery master disconnect switches. Battery restraint brackets. Bilge blowers (12V). Bilge pumps (3) - 1500 gph each, automatic/manual operation. Brass valves for all underwater thru-hulls. CO detectors in salon and staterooms. Compass - illuminated. Engine alarms - temperature and oil pressure. Fire suppression system - automatic, FE241 (FM200 in European Community). Galvanic isolator/zinc saver. Horn - air/electric (12V), trumpet. Internal bonding system. Molded nonskid surfaces on all walk decks - diamond pattern. Navigation lights (COLREGS).Additional Description
Volvo 7.4Gi engines (2). Dripless shaft logs. Exhaust mufflers - engines. Fuel tanks - welded, baffled 5052 aluminum. Hydraulic steering. Propellers. Propeller shafts - aquamet. Rudders - 421 manganese bronze. Cutlass bearings - synthetic rubber composite. Struts - 421 manganese bronze. Trim tabs - stainless steel, hydraulic.Additional Description
Solid fiberglass hull bottoms with Knytex substrates and Vinylester barrier coat. Hand-laid, molded fiberglass components featuring composite laminate hullsides, decks, and cabintops. Molded fiberglass stringer system. Structural engine mountings - reinforced stringer mountings with gusseted, angle steel plates. Fabricated aluminum floor frames with stainless steel stanchions. Cherry wood bulkheads, cabinetry, and trim throughout cabin, with high gloss finish. Tinted, tempered safety glass frameless window systems. Unitized deck and cabintop construction with integral aluminum truss reinforcement in cabintop structure.Additional Description
AFT DECK - 73 ft2 (approx.), integral to deck, self-draining. Cleats (2) - 10" stainless steel, through-bolted through aluminum backing plate, inboard-mounted with stainless steel hawse pipes. Command bridge stairway - integral to deck with stainless steel hand rail. Electronics arch - custom aluminum with acrylic polyurethane surface coating and UV protection. Electronics arch access plates (5) - corrosion-resistant polymer attached with noncorroding screws and waterproof sealant. Grab rail - 25" stainless steel, across lockers. Hand rail - 1.0" OD, stainless steel, around entire aft deck. Hardtop over entire aft deck. Lights (4) - courtesy, recessed, with exterior-mounted switch. Lights (2) - overhead, recessed, with exterior-mounted switch. Lockers (2) - upper and lower, double doors, interior stainless steel restraining rail. Stereo speakers (2). Transom door - aluminum, stainless steel hardware, with 22" grab rail across top . Wing doors (2) - secure open and closed, acrylic in aluminum frame, stainless steel hardware, provide access to the side decks. SIDE DECKS - Bow rail - 1.0" O.D., lineal-buffed, welded stainless steel, with additional intermediate rail amidships and forward. Bow rail stanchions - double-welded (inside and outside), stainless steel, anchored to aluminum backing plates laminated into deck. Cleats (4) - 10" spring, stainless steel, through-bolted through aluminum backing plate. Deck toe rail. Grab rail - stainless steel, over cabin windows, running length of cabin and above windshields. Rub rail molding - heavy-duty, stainless steel insert. FORE DECK - Cleats (2) - 10" stainless steel, through-bolted through aluminum backing plate. Cleat - 10" stainless steel for anchor line, through-bolted through aluminum backing plate. Locker - in-deck, self-draining, for fender storage and anchor chain. Over-the-stem anchor roller.Guest Stateroom
10V outlets (2) - GFCI protected. Bedside endtables - solid surface top. Berth - queen, island. Carpet - beige, tufted cut pile, 65 oz., crush-resistant, 100% nylon. Designer curtains - decor-matched. Designer decor. Entrance door - pocket-style, secures open and closed, stainless steel hardware. Hanging locker - cedar-lined, two 8.5" hanging bars, automatic light, integral door stop. Hardware highlights - brass/chrome. Lights (5) - halogen, overhead, recessed. Mirrored headboard. Overhead hatch - circular, 20.5" diameter, lockable, inside screen, over berth. Portlights (2) - screened. Rocker light switches. Step-ups next to berth - carpeted. Storage - beneath berth. Storage cabinets (4). Telephone connector.Master Head
110V outlet - GFCI protected. Entrance door - secures closed, integral doorstop, stainless steel hardware. Hardware highlights - brass/chrome. Head fan. Lights (2) - halogen, overhead, recessed. Medicine cabinet - mirrored, 2 shelves. Portlights (2) - screened, privacy glass. Rocker light switches. Soap dish - wall-mounted, solid glass, brass/chrome highlights. Toilet - electric flush, pedestal. Toilet paper holder - mounted in vanity cabinet. Towel ring. Vanity - solid surface top and backsplash, undermounted stainless steel sink, drawer below, cabinet below with door. SHOWER STALL - Entrance door - secures closed, acrylic in aluminum frame. Integral bench seat. Light - halogen, overhead, recessed. Shower head - adjustable height, detachable for use as handshower. Towel bar - 14".Guest Head
110V outlet - GFCI protected. Clothes hook on entrance door. Entrance door - secures closed, integral doorstop, stainless steel hardware. Hardware highlights - brass/chrome. Head fan. Lights (2) - halogen, overhead, recessed. Medicine cabinets (3) - mirrored, 2 shelves. Portlight - screened, privacy glass. Rocker light switch. Toilet - electric flush, pedestal. Toilet paper holder. Towel ring. Vanity - solid surface top and backsplash, undermounted stainless steel sink, drawer below, 2 shelves below with door. SHOWER STALL - Designer shower curtain - decor-matched. Entrance door - secures closed, stainless steel hardware, integral doorstop. Grab rail - 29.5" stainless steel. Integral bench seat. Light - halogen, overhead, recessed. Portlight - screened, privacy glass. Shower accessories cabinet - 2 mirrored doors. Shower head - adjustable height, detachable for use as handshower.Engine Notes
Top speed of boat: 26mphDefault
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.