1991 Carver

1991 Carver 356 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

This 1991 Carver 356 Aft Cabin offers an excellent project or cruiser opportunity for a knowledgeable buyer looking for a Cummins diesel-powered motor yacht. This vessel traveled to its current slip approximately 6 months ago under her own power. It is being offered strictly AS IS, WHERE IS, and the price is firm and non-negotiable. 

Specifications & Dimensions

• Year / Model: 1991 Carver 356 Aft Cabin

• Length Overall (LOA): 38' 0"

• Beam: 13' 8"

• Draft (Max): 3' 3"

• Bridge Clearance: 15' 0"

• Tankage: Fuel: 240 Gal | Fresh Water: 80 Gal | Holding: 60 Gal

• Layout: 2 Staterooms, 2 Heads 

Propulsion & Machinery

• Engines: Twin Cummins 6BTA marine diesel engines 

• Starboard Engine Hours: 87 hours indicated on the helm hour meter.

• Note: One engine is reportedly rebuilt, but there is no backup documentation available to verify.

• Port Engine Hours: 1358 hours indicated on the helm gauge.

• Generator: Onboard diesel generator showing 1129 hours on the Hobbs meter. 

Current Condition & Known Issues

The vessel has mixed systems functionality—some onboard systems work while others require repair or maintenance. Key known items include:

• Port Engine: Reported to need a new turbocharger.

• Steering System: The Hynautic steering system requires oil added and needs to be pressurized.

• Air Conditioning: All 3 onboard air conditioners power on and blow air, but they automatically shut off. This may be due to seawater not circulationg through the AC units. No overboard discharge noted. 

• Electrical: The vessel will likely require new batteries.

• Cosmetics: The entire vessel is in need of a deep cleaning and an exterior buff and wax.

Slip & Liveaboard Information

• Slip Availability: The vessel's current slip may be available for transfer to the new owner at $1008 per month plus sales tax.

• Restrictions: The marina strictly does not permit full-time liveaboards.

Terms of Sale

• Condition: Sold strictly As Is, Where Is.

• Price: Firm and Non-Negotiable. No price adjustments will be made for the known maintenance items listed above.

If you want to move forward, let me know if you would like me to draft a Bill of Sale template or provide a pre-purchase checklist tailored to this specific vessel's mechanical needs.