That's my boat! I paid $125,000 two years ago for this boat's twin. My '97 Carver 405 was beautifully maintained, upgraded & always fresh water - terrific bang for the buck. Comfortably livable for two or three people, we can day cruise with 12+ on board and not feel crowded. Features they missed - three zone HVAC, the salon couch converts to a third bed, and the aft hardtop doubles as a 15' high dive platform. Entertain kids for days! The gas engines are appropriate for inland waters where diesel isn't always available. Realistically, cruise is closer to 10 or 12 knots...top end of 20 if you fear no fuel bill. The tall bridge & salon magnifies the roll, so it's best suitable for protected waters. Great value!
Hello, glad to hear you are happy with your boat as we are looking for something like this turnkey entry level yacht. My wife and I a nearing retirement and looking for a nice way to get out of the cold Northeast and live in the South during the Winter. Being that this is our first view at boating and yachting for that matter we have a ton of questions. What about insurance? From what I have being seeing, you cannot get full coverage because of the age over 20 years in the event the boat is totaled or stolen which our biggest concern. What about yearly maintenance? What is required? Do you feel safe being moored in a marina? Thanks.
@@seq1jav an old saying says a boat is a hole in the water in which one pours money😂😂. Another one is the happiest day of a boat owner is the day he buys it and the day he sells it😂😂
Just don't forget the docking fee, which can be a significant expense depending on where you are. But I agree, it is a good alternative to a small house or an apartment.
Not when you factor in the mooring fees, fuel, taxes, insurance, and all rhe other garbage that alway's comes with owning a boat...But, you are right; More than fair price for that boat...
I hate to rain on your parade, don’t fall for it, first of all, any watercraft is a money pit (annual service fees, regulations fees, permits fees, license fees , certifications fees ) and don’t forget to do the research about prices of rentals space to dock your “affordable” yacht. It is a lot less headache just to rent one.
I’m not criticising but I’ve watched most of your videos over the years and I find it amusing how you still show enthusiasm/excitement when you open a cupboard or find an unusual feature. Adds to the entertainment value 😍
@Nautistlyes If you full-time but never really leave area, suggestions on parking vehicles please. You could go out offshore to save dollars if no dock rentals. If you have a dock rental do you get a vehicle spot or area for free?
I like the large boat tours, but it is nice to see these more affordable live aboard examples again once in a while. That is how we started watching your show.
Nice tour, after searching for a trawler to get to Lake Michigan for 2 years I found the newer 2000 Carver 406 on Lake Saint Clair with twin Cummins 5.9 370HP diesels and an entire new suite of Garmin everything plus a new bow thruster and jumped on it. Very happy with the boat so far! Nice to see you tour an almost identical boat. Cheers always love the affordable series the most keep them coming.
@@Drewniversal thank you! ...so you can live on a yacht in the great lakes? From my research so far, finding a place to setup home is going to be a challenge🥲 .. I'll be living off my boat in my parents back yard at this rate😅
My parents back in the early 90's had a 36 foot aft cabin Carver. What a great boat semi displacement hull, could plane when you gave her the beans, and 2 cabins.. Carver really had the designer pumping out great layouts, this one included.. Great, stable boat, and easily live aboard. And the price point, with brand new engines, what a steal!
This yacht seems like such a good deal! I can definitely see it as a great starter yacht/live aboard! It honestly doesn’t look very dated at all and is tastefully decorated. Looks like whoever owned it took very good care of it! Whoever buys this yacht is going to be getting an awesome deal!! 👍👍
A long time ago we had this exact year and yacht. Ours was a gas model and only good on a lake. We had non stop problems with the AC, refrigeration, etc. that was the end of our larger boat ownership.
Thanks for the 'real picture!' Sometimes when you see all these luxurious interior spaces and everything, it can be too easy to forget that when you live on a boat you're not in a house; you're in a machine. And machines break, require a ton of maintenance, and are generally a lot more complicated to keep functioning than houses are. I'm not saying people shouldn't live on boats... if I were younger and had fewer people in my family, I would probably do it myself. I may yet do it someday, if I have enough money to hire crew. But I wouldn't do it without crew, because I have neither the physical energy nor the knowledge to do my own day to day maintenance and repairs; and there's not really much way to avoid it. Both of the old definitions are true: Boat (n.): a hole in the water into which to throw money and Cruising (v.): Doing boat repair in a lot of exotic places
@@stingray4540 unless things have changed you want diesel engines which last a lot longer and better on oceans where you run up a lot of engine hours. The fuel costs more of course. On the flip side I seem to remember diesels cost more. Carvers were mostly known for use on fresh water.
@@stingray4540 Diesels generally get better fuel economy than a gasser at the relatively constant speeds boats are normally operated at. Especially if you're doing coastal cruising or "hopping over to the Islands"
Friends, I really like seeing you in your TH-cam videos, Victoria looks great with that hairstyle, always with class and glamour, Rico adding the technical and insightful note in his comments, "together they are dynamite"
That built in coffee machine is the coolest part of thr boat 😂 Jokes aside, I didn't know this style/layout of boat existed until I saw yours a lonngg time ago. If I ever find me a sugar momma or win the lotto, this is the style of boat that best fits how i THINK i would use a boat that size
I've been a boat owner for 12 years, three different boats, boats are nothing more than a hole in the water you pour money into and I'm not talking about fuel burn. Wiring, engines, HVAC, propellers, hull cleaning, storage. It is a nonstop money pit, especially older boats, like the one you're describing. On that boat, expect to spend at least $10,000 a year on maintenance and upkeep plus the cost of storage.
For "smaller" live aboard yachts the aft cabin layout is the best layout. This is s nice find you guys, excellent value for money, really nice and big master bedroom.
The issue with live-aboard especially in Florida is insurance. I looked into a boat like this as a vacation home but insurance and slip fees killed it fast. The cost of the boat was the easy part.
I honestly at the gas prices would love to see more 50 to 100 ft sailboats. One other interesting fact about the yacts is how they'd be in winter, the windows, are the hulls insulated ect... Some are up north steel with spray on insulation. Just a suggestion for great lakers that may transit but not always. ❤ The channel hope you see this!
My cursory search of liveaboard dock space in Miami... or options to dock offshore and pull into a harbor with a dinghy... I could buy the boat, but then where will I keep it, where will I park a car in Miami so I can get around? I would love to buy it, actually very interested, but I'm not spending years on a waiting list or paying $4,000/month for a dock.
I love it, but with my senior dogs, I need a bigger aft deck for them to get out of water on (would attach a floating doggie stair) and to wash them on.
@@NautiStyles barely because if I get the itch to change my backyard solar, sails, biger cold storage, dishwasher, & washerdryer are almost a must! Price point fair for what you get so you could spend money to up grade but I need bigger for possible bluewater. Going to check guys too 👍. 2 feet a year may have been more sailboats? If you recall me. 😁
That Gen set and AC system were nice and quiet. Great starter boat for live a board and small adventures. I was hoping to hear the range at the beginning of the video.
that boat has 3 tanks for 340 gallons not sure what the range is for the gassers I have the same boat with Cummins and at slow speeds I could go 900-1000 miles on that.
What a crazy price for that much boat. Someone is going to get a great bargain. (btw, it looked like there was even more storage hidden away behind the pillows in the master bedroom)
I'm glad i wasnt the guy who had to get those two big block 454s down in that hole in the main salon. I worked at a boatyard as a young man and was underneath the big blocks getting lowered down into place, and i would take a pin and align the mounts. Always humbling to have a large weight above you.
One of my best friends worked at Carver, he was one of the best carpenters I have known and always said that Carvers were well built for the money. Sadly the place shut down.
Love you guys, TVs...... They are a thing of the past mostly. Everyone has an ipad. Unless you are going to have a huge screen, TVs are useless. My computer screen is 32" for gods sake...lol I'd put a projection screen TV there if it was absolutely needed. I'm 62, only old people would need a TV on a boat.
I really like this boat almost as much as you both “kidding” I love you both. I also love how your subscribers numbers list keeps growing and it makes me proud to be part of it. I really like boat tours like this one since my wife and I are looking to downsize from our 87 footer now to something more manageable. This boats size and price make it affordable for many. And my wife and I while living on Lk. Huron,Michigan it opens up many travel opportunities. Thanks so Much
39 celcius there, U.K. rocked by 25 C. today and humid, made a Thai green curry and had to change my clothes lol. So, with a relatively puny lottery win I can buy a yacht to live on... wow!
This might make a nice great loop boat for a couple. Its high cruising speed and shallow draft would allow for a quick dash across the great lakes section during fair weather. It would burn a lot of fuel but the cost of entry is so low that there would be plenty left in the cruising budget. She is in very nice shape for a 25 yr old boat. Cheers!
Why would you want to “dash” through the Great Lakes? If you’re trying to experience the country, the Great Lakes are essential and very enjoyable…Take your time…
Wow that is a really nice boat. My wife and I just bought a house in Cape Coral on the canal and are next step in some months is we want a boat to travel around slowly. We've been leaning more towards a princess or an azimut, maybe we need to think about something like this for a starter. Great video loved it.
Number Five. If my wife and I sold our present boat I think we could afford one in this price range LOL. Come on all post some more comments every one of them helps our favorite couple out. Thank You
This boat must have been a close neighbour. Great pick for a review. Much appreciated. Sometimes you just can't beat an afternoon cabin layout on these size boats. 😊
I do like the spotlight on the front of the boat ; i had a 25 ft bayliner and the spot light was a remote operated light but they put it on top of the roof and was almost useless because of the glare it made on the windows and the whole boat. So having it at the bow is a must!
Yes I'd definitely live on this boat. BUT you never said anything about A fresh water maker. That's important. And yes you need A washer and dryer. ALWAYS love your shows. YOU TO make A perfect couple. Can't wait to see your new SHIP.
@Navy1977 @NautiStyles. Time to start the poll on your Saturday morning breakfast segment. One vote for Nauti Coffee. The others were Coffee and Nauti or Coffee with Nauti. 😁
I really enjoy your videos, they are very informative and helpful. I think that perhaps you may want to have a class on exactly what it takes to liveaboard a yacht . The maintenance, the challenges and true cost of owning one . I believe you would definitely get a lot of people that may be interested.
My wife and I already have a Carver in Canada. Since American yachts are thousands cheaper. It looks like we'll purchase out of the States and sail it North. A 405 just up here for 268k cdn. It wasn't near as nice as this vessel and needed a whole refit.
It beggers belief how much storage a good yacht designer can squeeze into such a small hull. If you could find a reasonably priced berth the it would be much cheaper than an apartment. Lovely little home on the water. 😊
This is fab! Very sweet home and the layout very useable with all the storage and quirky bathroom with all the light! Well maintained for its age and in good condition. Could move in straight away! Well done guys!❤❤
I love this boat! I have been searching for my 1st live aboard, and this checks off all the essentials, including the great price point! Thank you for sharing!😊
I have always really liked Carvers. I was actually looking at some at one point when I thought I might want to do a live aboard. They are really well laid out for a smaller vessel.
Thanks guys, yet another great review! Victoria, just a couple of notes on pronunciation in case you'd like to tune up a bit: 1) Series is pronounced 'Sear-eaz' not 'Sear-e-ez' 2) Oven is pronounced 'uh-vin' not 'Oh-vin' 3) You welcome someone 'aboard' a boat, (welcome aboard) not 'onboard' (welcome onboard) I hope this is useful, not intended to be insulting. You guys do a great job asking us for help identifying parts of the boat that you are not familiar with so I thought you'd be open to the above help too! Keep up the great work!
I plan on mostly retiring (except summers) in 2-3 years. Planning on living abroad in Philippines, DR or Playa Del Carmen other 9 months. With housing on Long Island sooooo expensive, just a basement apartment this size and furnished would be near 24k a year! To buy a small house that needs work 400k plus 8-12k in taxes. Cost of these options, along with keeping my RE Appraisal License and all SW active along with 2nd car cost kinda defeats income benefits of coming back to LI to work for 3 months...... As a fan of you guys I came up with idea (Thanks!!!) of something like this boat as a VERY viable option. The live aboard thing here in NY you wouldn't want to do 12 months a year but 6 months weather is pretty good and great the 3 months I'd need to be here. And a 2 week Holiday visit in winter maybe. Does a boat like this have heat for winter? If not - no big deal. The $ savings would be awesome as summer only seasonal rentals on LI.... That could be 15-20k for peak summer season at starter level..... This boat / price looks near 100% perfect for me! 100K is same as 4-5 years of lowest rent or own payment option above.... The following 5 years and onward I'd be saving 20-25k a year! And that would allow the 3 months in NY to be way more vacation than for work :-) A bigger Fridge and TVs, new built ins for rear outdoor lounge space and bow cushions all for 100K. Love it! Gonna go look at your old aft cabin home now! As always - great job!
Great review. It's a lovely vessel. The gasoline is a bit sad, but I guess the petrol option is of its time. Owners need to remember to vent. Every few months, somebody-often a newbie-makes a mistake. Very attractive boat... thanks again team...
I like the aft cabin layout of the Carver for sure. Very open on the main living area. And it’s good to go size-wise on the Trent Severn waterway up here in Ontario. Though there might be tears at the gas pump…😄
Good idea. Basically, it's a motor home for the water. If you live in a motor home on land your are looked upon as a hillbilly, but if you live on the water, you are an adventure seeker. For the price point it makes sense. You will pay for docking (rent) and some utilities (electric, water, etc.)
Hi! I haven’t watched much of your videos in the past year or so when you started showcasing boats way out of my price range. You do a great job and I like your enthusiasm- and your accents are fun too! Where are y’all from anyway? Sorry, my question is where is your boat? The last time I kept up with you, you had ordered a new boat. Where is it? You talk as though you do not live on the water anymore. Do you live in Florida now?? WHATS UP Y’ALL??
This is a great affordable live-aboard. Very nice layout. Looks easy to maintain - no teak to care for. I would replace some of the kitchen drawers with a small dishwasher.
I bet you wouldn't jump in the water there Vicki probably where a bull shark is lurking. I wonder if we'll ever see you go snorkeling or diving. I get the feeling you don't like deep water. Two sailing couples that don't hesitate to jump in are La Vagabonde and Gone with the Wynns.
I must be missing something here, I paid a lot more than that for my last car…..that seems like a very good buy for someone looking for a small live aboard! I would have replaced the engines with diesels but other than that…..👍🏼👍🏼
Not a bad live aboard at a great price point. No dishwasher hurts. Gasoline engines are a knock. Washer dryer could be added. Nice layout for her size.
Another great video, as much as I love all the big expensive boats the reality is it is something I could only dream of. The affordable live aboard boats are what really hits home for me. Especially +/- $100,000. Yes it’s dated somewhat but yes it’s affordable. Thanks!
That's my boat! I paid $125,000 two years ago for this boat's twin. My '97 Carver 405 was beautifully maintained, upgraded & always fresh water - terrific bang for the buck. Comfortably livable for two or three people, we can day cruise with 12+ on board and not feel crowded. Features they missed - three zone HVAC, the salon couch converts to a third bed, and the aft hardtop doubles as a 15' high dive platform. Entertain kids for days! The gas engines are appropriate for inland waters where diesel isn't always available. Realistically, cruise is closer to 10 or 12 knots...top end of 20 if you fear no fuel bill. The tall bridge & salon magnifies the roll, so it's best suitable for protected waters. Great value!
You should take Grammy on a Test cruise!❤
Hello, glad to hear you are happy with your boat as we are looking for something like this turnkey entry level yacht. My wife and I a nearing retirement and looking for a nice way to get out of the cold Northeast and live in the South during the Winter. Being that this is our first view at boating and yachting for that matter we have a ton of questions. What about insurance? From what I have being seeing, you cannot get full coverage because of the age over 20 years in the event the boat is totaled or stolen which our biggest concern. What about yearly maintenance? What is required? Do you feel safe being moored in a marina? Thanks.
Is this still available)
@@seq1jav an old saying says a boat is a hole in the water in which one pours money😂😂.
Another one is the happiest day of a boat owner is the day he buys it and the day he sells it😂😂
Fuel Economy at cruising speed?
Its cheaper than those so-called "Tiny Houses". Even if you never move it from the dock you get more space for less money.
Ultimately, depends on personal preferences, lifestyle choices, and budget. 🙌💙⚓️
Just don't forget the docking fee, which can be a significant expense depending on where you are. But I agree, it is a good alternative to a small house or an apartment.
Not when you factor in the mooring fees, fuel, taxes, insurance, and all rhe other garbage that alway's comes with owning a boat...But, you are right; More than fair price for that boat...
@@brentfarvors192 for sure!
I get why you'd think so but I think in the long term the tiny house will be cheaper. consider maintenance.
This is one of the best affordable yachts you’ve reviewed in awhile. I can’t believe how cheap it is for what you get! What a value!
Agreed
I hate to rain on your parade, don’t fall for it, first of all, any watercraft is a money pit (annual service fees, regulations fees, permits fees, license fees , certifications fees ) and don’t forget to do the research about prices of rentals space to dock your “affordable” yacht. It is a lot less headache just to rent one.
@@toughguy2186 but i would only offer 75k
@@JohnTurner313 I rent’d approximately same kind of boat in California (2021-23) it cost me less than $18,000+W&P for two years
@@toughguy2186 It's cheaper to rent a space for a yacht, pay all the fees, plus the yacht then to buy or rent a home in Los Angeles.
I’m not criticising but I’ve watched most of your videos over the years and I find it amusing how you still show enthusiasm/excitement when you open a cupboard or find an unusual feature. Adds to the entertainment value 😍
😝🙈🤷♀️😂
@Nautistlyes If you full-time but never really leave area, suggestions on parking vehicles please. You could go out offshore to save dollars if no dock rentals. If you have a dock rental do you get a vehicle spot or area for free?
So nice. Like a miniature yacht
Some of those little tiny storage nooks are as exciting as anything in *MY* life.
I like the large boat tours, but it is nice to see these more affordable live aboard examples again once in a while. That is how we started watching your show.
We have an affordable at least 1-2 a month, make sure to subscribe so you’re not missing any new videos
I could live my Sunny Crockett to fantasy life with this boat
Ooooo great idea!!
Nice tour, after searching for a trawler to get to Lake Michigan for 2 years I found the newer 2000 Carver 406 on Lake Saint Clair with twin Cummins 5.9 370HP diesels and an entire new suite of Garmin everything plus a new bow thruster and jumped on it. Very happy with the boat so far! Nice to see you tour an almost identical boat. Cheers always love the affordable series the most keep them coming.
Awww sooo happy to hear that you found one that you are happy with!
Where did you go to buy your boat. I'm looking for one now
@@redcandi01 yachtworld
@@Drewniversal thank you! ...so you can live on a yacht in the great lakes? From my research so far, finding a place to setup home is going to be a challenge🥲 .. I'll be living off my boat in my parents back yard at this rate😅
My parents back in the early 90's had a 36 foot aft cabin Carver. What a great boat semi displacement hull, could plane when you gave her the beans, and 2 cabins.. Carver really had the designer pumping out great layouts, this one included.. Great, stable boat, and easily live aboard. And the price point, with brand new engines, what a steal!
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@@NautiStyles if the engines are really new ,than it's a deal....if old it's a big problem.
Thank you for bringing these affordable boats to us. And THANK YOU Rico for still sounding so excited about these boats.
Glad you like them!
This yacht seems like such a good deal! I can definitely see it as a great starter yacht/live aboard! It honestly doesn’t look very dated at all and is tastefully decorated. Looks like whoever owned it took very good care of it! Whoever buys this yacht is going to be getting an awesome deal!! 👍👍
We agree!
The two happiest days of your life. The day you buy a boat and the day you get rid of boat.
So true.
What about all the days you have your family and friends enjoying on the boat?
One of the best deals I have seen. Probably sold before I finished watching the vid. ha ha ha
I love the layout of this boat. The price brings this into the "almost affordable" price range for a lot of us. Thanks for featuring this!
Never, ever forget to run the ventilator before starting those gasoline 454's.
You will only forget once
Absolutely important !
Unless your launching it but do it anyway
Watching these is the beginning of my weekend 🎉
Glad you like them! Enjoy your weekend!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
What a fantastic opportunity for a live aboard. Terrific lil boat love it. Such a great tour . Thanks 🤩
Glad you enjoyed it!! Happy Saturday! 🙌
A long time ago we had this exact year and yacht. Ours was a gas model and only good on a lake. We had non stop problems with the AC, refrigeration, etc. that was the end of our larger boat ownership.
Thanks for the 'real picture!' Sometimes when you see all these luxurious interior spaces and everything, it can be too easy to forget that when you live on a boat you're not in a house; you're in a machine. And machines break, require a ton of maintenance, and are generally a lot more complicated to keep functioning than houses are.
I'm not saying people shouldn't live on boats... if I were younger and had fewer people in my family, I would probably do it myself. I may yet do it someday, if I have enough money to hire crew. But I wouldn't do it without crew, because I have neither the physical energy nor the knowledge to do my own day to day maintenance and repairs; and there's not really much way to avoid it.
Both of the old definitions are true:
Boat (n.): a hole in the water into which to throw money
and
Cruising (v.): Doing boat repair in a lot of exotic places
What do you mean by only good on a lake? Couldn’t handle the seas when underway?
@@stingray4540 unless things have changed you want diesel engines which last a lot longer and better on oceans where you run up a lot of engine hours. The fuel costs more of course. On the flip side I seem to remember diesels cost more. Carvers were mostly known for use on fresh water.
@@stingray4540 Diesels generally get better fuel economy than a gasser at the relatively constant speeds boats are normally operated at. Especially if you're doing coastal cruising or "hopping over to the Islands"
@@brettsorge2550 Were they? I remember seeing a lot of Carvers on the Chesapeake and other mid-Atlantic locations back when I was a kid.
Friends, I really like seeing you in your TH-cam videos, Victoria looks great with that hairstyle, always with class and glamour, Rico adding the technical and insightful note in his comments, "together they are dynamite"
Awwww thank you for the kind words
454 gas engines on that size boat is not what you want. Also the insurance on gas vs diesels is huge.
This boat sold the day after this was posted according to the broker ! 👍
That's awesome! It was really cute!
That built in coffee machine is the coolest part of thr boat 😂
Jokes aside, I didn't know this style/layout of boat existed until I saw yours a lonngg time ago. If I ever find me a sugar momma or win the lotto, this is the style of boat that best fits how i THINK i would use a boat that size
Fingers crossed for you!! 🤣🤪🤞
@@NautiStyles you know any 30 something year old single female yacht owners? Hook a brother up LOL
@@pastaalalamborghinimight be better switching teams?!?🤷🏼♂️
@@jonredd650 that would definitely increase my odds of a sugar partner but alas I'm straight
Me too but I wasn't sure how bad you wanted that yacht!😂😂😂
I've been a boat owner for 12 years, three different boats, boats are nothing more than a hole in the water you pour money into and I'm not talking about fuel burn. Wiring, engines, HVAC, propellers, hull cleaning, storage. It is a nonstop money pit, especially older boats, like the one you're describing. On that boat, expect to spend at least $10,000 a year on maintenance and upkeep plus the cost of storage.
For "smaller" live aboard yachts the aft cabin layout is the best layout.
This is s nice find you guys, excellent value for money, really nice and big master bedroom.
Glad you liked this one!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
She is beautiful! The boat is gorgeous also, I could live on that no problem.
The issue with live-aboard especially in Florida is insurance. I looked into a boat like this as a vacation home but insurance and slip fees killed it fast. The cost of the boat was the easy part.
All insurance in Florida is crazy expensive!
I honestly at the gas prices would love to see more 50 to 100 ft sailboats. One other interesting fact about the yacts is how they'd be in winter, the windows, are the hulls insulated ect... Some are up north steel with spray on insulation. Just a suggestion for great lakers that may transit but not always. ❤ The channel hope you see this!
Would this make a great Liveaboard for you?👇 Also, check out the new Boat Tour series we just launched on @@NautiGuys channel
My cursory search of liveaboard dock space in Miami... or options to dock offshore and pull into a harbor with a dinghy... I could buy the boat, but then where will I keep it, where will I park a car in Miami so I can get around? I would love to buy it, actually very interested, but I'm not spending years on a waiting list or paying $4,000/month for a dock.
I love it, but with my senior dogs, I need a bigger aft deck for them to get out of water on (would attach a floating doggie stair) and to wash them on.
@@NautiStyles barely because if I get the itch to change my backyard solar, sails, biger cold storage, dishwasher, & washerdryer are almost a must! Price point fair for what you get so you could spend money to up grade but I need bigger for possible bluewater. Going to check guys too 👍. 2 feet a year may have been more sailboats? If you recall me. 😁
I actually just bought a 1995 carver aft 355 i got an INSANE deal on it and its a great boat for the money
🎉🎉🎉 whooohooo congrats
And I'm not talking about the boat! She's fire!🥰🥰🥰
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You're joking, right?
Great boat for sailing up and down the coast but it's pretty small for a permanent living space
That Gen set and AC system were nice and quiet. Great starter boat for live a board and small adventures. I was hoping to hear the range at the beginning of the video.
Thanks for sharing! More info in the description! 🙌
that boat has 3 tanks for 340 gallons not sure what the range is for the gassers I have the same boat with Cummins and at slow speeds I could go 900-1000 miles on that.
but those docking fees really add up when the marina or dock slip also want your boat insured.
Awesome yacht for under a hundred grand !! And a new motor !!
Great video guys !!
Welcome back Doug! Glad you liked this one!!
As a lifelong boater, you do amazing work showing a boat 🎉
Glad you enjoy it! Thank youuuuu!
What a crazy price for that much boat. Someone is going to get a great bargain. (btw, it looked like there was even more storage hidden away behind the pillows in the master bedroom)
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What a great lookin woma, I mean boat.
I'm glad i wasnt the guy who had to get those two big block 454s down in that hole in the main salon. I worked at a boatyard as a young man and was underneath the big blocks getting lowered down into place, and i would take a pin and align the mounts. Always humbling to have a large weight above you.
Can't believe they replaced the engines and chose gas!
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Swap them out for Turbo LS motors
One of my best friends worked at Carver, he was one of the best carpenters I have known and always said that Carvers were well built for the money. Sadly the place shut down.
I shall name it stubby bob
They packed a good bit into 40 feet🎉🎉
Stubby Bob 🤣🤪 great name!
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i've been watching your videos for about 3 weeks. this was the first video i watched and i'm totally in love with this one!!!
Love you guys, TVs...... They are a thing of the past mostly. Everyone has an ipad. Unless you are going to have a huge screen, TVs are useless. My computer screen is 32" for gods sake...lol I'd put a projection screen TV there if it was absolutely needed. I'm 62, only old people would need a TV on a boat.
lol how old is old lol
@@NautiStyles well. People who identify as boomers. :). Old mentality.
@@NautiStyles by the way, its 80 at my house 8 miles from the beach and 78 in Huntington beach, gonna ride the bicycle, enjoy florida!!!
I really like this boat almost as much as you both “kidding” I love you both. I also love how your subscribers numbers list keeps growing and it makes me proud to be part of it.
I really like boat tours like this one since my wife and I are looking to downsize from our 87 footer now to something more manageable. This boats size and price make it affordable for many. And my wife and I while living on Lk. Huron,Michigan it opens up many travel opportunities. Thanks so Much
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻🎉🎉🎉
That's a great boat for the value. You cannot go wrong with this beauty 😍
Yes indeed!
39 celcius there, U.K. rocked by 25 C. today and humid, made a Thai green curry and had to change my clothes lol. So, with a relatively puny lottery win I can buy a yacht to live on... wow!
That’s right Rich!
a wise man once said "there is nothing more expensive than a cheap boat"
This might make a nice great loop boat for a couple. Its high cruising speed and shallow draft would allow for a quick dash across the great lakes section during fair weather. It would burn a lot of fuel but the cost of entry is so low that there would be plenty left in the cruising budget. She is in very nice shape for a 25 yr old boat.
Cheers!
Agreed
Why would you want to “dash” through the Great Lakes? If you’re trying to experience the country, the Great Lakes are essential and very enjoyable…Take your time…
I love the size of that. Definitely a great live aboard
Glad you loved this one! Thanks for sharing!
Wow that is a really nice boat. My wife and I just bought a house in Cape Coral on the canal and are next step in some months is we want a boat to travel around slowly. We've been leaning more towards a princess or an azimut, maybe we need to think about something like this for a starter. Great video loved it.
Saturdays are my favourite,,because of your work. Thanks.
Aww thanks for the kind words David! Enjoy the tour!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
Number Five. If my wife and I sold our present boat I think we could afford one in this price range LOL.
Come on all post some more comments every one of them helps our favorite couple out. Thank You
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Old school coffee maker??? Are you kidding me??? Evidently, you're not familiar with the PERCOLATOR... 😂😂😂
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This boat must have been a close neighbour. Great pick for a review. Much appreciated. Sometimes you just can't beat an afternoon cabin layout on these size boats. 😊
Agreed
@0:07 What's the difference between "price point" and price?
It's crap salesperson phrasing to suggest there's a theoretical standard amount/boat that ppl are looking for. ie "the £250k 6-berth boat price point"
I do like the spotlight on the front of the boat ; i had a 25 ft bayliner and the spot light was a remote operated light but they put it on top of the roof and was almost useless because of the glare it made on the windows and the whole boat. So having it at the bow is a must!
Happy Saturday!
Welcome back!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
A lake neighbor has one. I would have thought it was a $500,000 boat. Surprised at the price.
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Yes I'd definitely live on this boat. BUT you never said anything about A fresh water maker. That's important. And yes you need A washer and dryer. ALWAYS love your shows. YOU TO make A perfect couple. Can't wait to see your new SHIP.
Awww thank you for the kind words - we can’t wait either 😉
Comment number two ,,, amazing,,,, love Saturday breakfast with Nautistyles,,,, thanks
Enjoy your breakfast!! 🤪🤪🙏🏻
So... Would it be Coffee and Nauti... Coffee with Nauti or Nauti Coffee?
@Navy1977 @NautiStyles. Time to start the poll on your Saturday morning breakfast segment. One vote for Nauti Coffee. The others were Coffee and Nauti or Coffee with Nauti. 😁
I really enjoy your videos, they are very informative and helpful. I think that perhaps you may want to have a class on exactly what it takes to liveaboard a yacht . The maintenance, the challenges and true cost of owning one . I believe you would definitely get a lot of people that may be interested.
When I first found you guys, weren’t you living on a boat very close to the same as this carver
Yep!! You're one of the OG Nauti People!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️🤪
@@NautiStyles I have a boat for sale. I would love for you to show it. It’s the 2016 see Ray 510 Sundancer.
My wife and I already have a Carver in Canada.
Since American yachts are thousands cheaper.
It looks like we'll purchase out of the States and sail it North.
A 405 just up here for 268k cdn. It wasn't near as nice as this vessel and needed a whole refit.
Love it but really can’t wait to see your new yacht!
Us too 😅🤪 coming soon!! 🤞⚓️💙
The "icing on the cake" would have been a bow thruster.
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Woot Woot ! Bridge Clearance in the specs ! =) =) And a nice boat too, even for someone my size.
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It beggers belief how much storage a good yacht designer can squeeze into such a small hull. If you could find a reasonably priced berth the it would be much cheaper than an apartment. Lovely little home on the water. 😊
This is fab! Very sweet home and the layout very useable with all the storage and quirky bathroom with all the light! Well maintained for its age and in good condition. Could move in straight away! Well done guys!❤❤
I could easily see my husband and me retiring on that lovely yacht! I don’t know that we would ever move it, but I would love living on the water! 😊
I love this boat! I have been searching for my 1st live aboard, and this checks off all the essentials, including the great price point! Thank you for sharing!😊
Well done. Kudos.
This boat has fantastic use of space imo. More than most boats I see. What a great live aboard this would be !!!
Boat maintenance is no joke. Carver makes a nice vessel
The purchase price is the LEAST expensive part of buying and owning a boat like this. Good luck
I have always really liked Carvers. I was actually looking at some at one point when I thought I might want to do a live aboard. They are really well laid out for a smaller vessel.
Agreed
Thanks for the showing of the yacht.Congratulations to the lady,she is in great shape.
Thanks guys, yet another great review! Victoria, just a couple of notes on pronunciation in case you'd like to tune up a bit:
1) Series is pronounced 'Sear-eaz' not 'Sear-e-ez'
2) Oven is pronounced 'uh-vin' not 'Oh-vin'
3) You welcome someone 'aboard' a boat, (welcome aboard) not 'onboard' (welcome onboard)
I hope this is useful, not intended to be insulting. You guys do a great job asking us for help identifying parts of the boat that you are not familiar with so I thought you'd be open to the above help too!
Keep up the great work!
I plan on mostly retiring (except summers) in 2-3 years. Planning on living abroad in Philippines, DR or Playa Del Carmen other 9 months. With housing on Long Island sooooo expensive, just a basement apartment this size and furnished would be near 24k a year! To buy a small house that needs work 400k plus 8-12k in taxes. Cost of these options, along with keeping my RE Appraisal License and all SW active along with 2nd car cost kinda defeats income benefits of coming back to LI to work for 3 months......
As a fan of you guys I came up with idea (Thanks!!!) of something like this boat as a VERY viable option. The live aboard thing here in NY you wouldn't want to do 12 months a year but 6 months weather is pretty good and great the 3 months I'd need to be here. And a 2 week Holiday visit in winter maybe. Does a boat like this have heat for winter? If not - no big deal. The $ savings would be awesome as summer only seasonal rentals on LI.... That could be 15-20k for peak summer season at starter level..... This boat / price looks near 100% perfect for me! 100K is same as 4-5 years of lowest rent or own payment option above.... The following 5 years and onward I'd be saving 20-25k a year! And that would allow the 3 months in NY to be way more vacation than for work :-) A bigger Fridge and TVs, new built ins for rear outdoor lounge space and bow cushions all for 100K. Love it! Gonna go look at your old aft cabin home now! As always - great job!
The Storage Channel Hit the Bonus on this Yacht ..
Great review. It's a lovely vessel. The gasoline is a bit sad, but I guess the petrol option is of its time. Owners need to remember to vent. Every few months, somebody-often a newbie-makes a mistake. Very attractive boat... thanks again team...
Always enjoy an aft cabin cruiser. This one was laid out nicely.
Glad you enjoyed it
My mom had a 55' Silverton that looked just like that on the outside! But a lottt more $$$
I like the aft cabin layout of the Carver for sure. Very open on the main living area. And it’s good to go size-wise on the Trent Severn waterway up here in Ontario. Though there might be tears at the gas pump…😄
Good idea. Basically, it's a motor home for the water. If you live in a motor home on land your are looked upon as a hillbilly, but if you live on the water, you are an adventure seeker. For the price point it makes sense. You will pay for docking (rent) and some utilities (electric, water, etc.)
I have a 2000 Carver 356 aft cabin. Similar layout. We love it.
Hi!
I haven’t watched much of your videos in the past year or so when you started showcasing boats way out of my price range. You do a great job and I like your enthusiasm- and your accents are fun too! Where are y’all from anyway?
Sorry, my question is where is your boat? The last time I kept up with you, you had ordered a new boat. Where is it? You talk as though you do not live on the water anymore. Do you live in Florida now??
WHATS UP Y’ALL??
This is a super cute quality yacht! Can't beat that price tag! ❤
I attended school in Charleston, SC...wish I could have lived in a boat like this!!
Both you guys have so much energy. Guessing your area is doing really good up north boats are listed at similar price points but sell for half off.
Really??? 😳😳😳
@@NautiStylesyes totally people are seeing all the cost and the value is gone. Some people are scrapping old boats. They are not selling
U have an amazing castle... But we cant all afford a house payment in full
Great episode as always, NautiStyle team! Thanks for sharing! Keep those cameras rolling and stay safe! 👍👍
Thanks! Will do! We love you 💙
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This is a great affordable live-aboard. Very nice layout. Looks easy to maintain - no teak to care for. I would replace some of the kitchen drawers with a small dishwasher.
Great idea! Could always use a dishwasher 🤪⚓️💙
Excellent coverage as always
I bet you wouldn't jump in the water there Vicki probably where a bull shark is lurking. I wonder if we'll ever see you go snorkeling or diving. I get the feeling you don't like deep water. Two sailing couples that don't hesitate to jump in are La Vagabonde and Gone with the Wynns.
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I must be missing something here, I paid a lot more than that for my last car…..that seems like a very good buy for someone looking for a small live aboard! I would have replaced the engines with diesels but other than that…..👍🏼👍🏼
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Not a bad live aboard at a great price point. No dishwasher hurts. Gasoline engines are a knock. Washer dryer could be added. Nice layout for her size.
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Another great video, as much as I love all the big expensive boats the reality is it is something I could only dream of. The affordable live aboard boats are what really hits home for me. Especially +/- $100,000. Yes it’s dated somewhat but yes it’s affordable. Thanks!
Awww sooo happy to hear that you like our special affordable boat series 💙🙏
Now to talk the better half into getting something like this!
I had a 36 foot dual cabin and head motor yacht , but this is a better design and i could easily live aboard this vessel.
Looked to be aboat in great shape with the only drawbacks being the shower and space in the bow.Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for watching!
Sehr schönes und relativ günstiges boot.
Ideal für eine kleine Familie.
Top Video, merci.