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1997 Carver 50 For Sale

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General Information
Listing:
For Sale
Manufacturer:
Carver
Model:
Carver 50
Year Built:
1997
Price:
$ 158,900
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Condition:
Used
LOA:
50 ft
LWL:
40 ft
Beam:
15 ft
Draft:
4 ft
Displacement:
43100 lbs
Additional Information
Custom Builder:
Carver
Boat Name:
DREAM MAKER
Cruising Speed:
16 kts
Maximum Speed:
24 kts
Location
City:
STUART
State:
Florida
Country:
United States
Engine & Mechanical Equipment
Number of Engines:
2
Engine Manufacturer:
Cummins
Engine Hours:
979
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Horsepower:
450
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Broker Comments:




PRICE JUST REDUCED. INCLUDES FULL TANKS OF FUEL. "Dream Maker" is one of the lowest priced 50'' Carver 500 Cockpit Motor Yachts on the market. You need look no further. This immaculate vessel is turn key and has been cruised just over 75 hours/year. Whether for dinner/sunset evening or extended island cruising this is your pefect vessel. The owner''s plans have changed and he reluctantly must sell his "Dream Maker". It has been berthed in mostly fresh water throughout it''s life and is available for immediate sale. The bottom has just been refinished in June 2011 . MAKE AN OFFER NOW!


"Dream Maker is the 500 model with a forward queen cabin, mid salon, and aft queen cabin. This allows maximum privacy for the owners and their guests. This vessel is a very comfortable and dry cruiser for the Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico and a Loop Trip through the USA. There is a very large hardtop enclosed fly bridge, accessed from the aft deck, for comfort and outstanding visibility. "Dream Maker" has integrated stairs throughout to avoid climbing ladders. The bow pulpit allows easy anchoring with fly bridge controlled windlass. Walk around decks provide excellent line handling and fishing areas. The aft deck has wing doors to allow complete comfort from the wind and spray while underway at cruising speeds and high wind conditions at anchor. This enclosed aft deck is perfect for outside viewing and entertaining with a wet bar, ice maker,large storage areas and seating. The aft cockpit has great viewing and line handling access while locking through, fishing, or transferring stores or dive gear through the large transom door from the tender. The large swim platform provides safety while underway, diving, fishing or tender transfer. The cockpit also provides an exterior seating area for the owner''s stateroom through a large windowed sliding door. The interior is spacious and airy with the maple wood finish, light carpet and bright fully shaded windows. TV and telephone connections are in each living area. Two heads provide shower, lavatory and comode privacy with bright lighting, from windows and fixtures, 115v outlets w/GFI''s and storage. "Dream Maker" has crossed the Gulf Stream numerous times and with its cruise speed can take advantage of narrow weather windows or slow to cruise at economical sail boat speeds. It looks beautiful at anchor in a quiet cove or tied up at Atlantis. This is a vessel that can suit your every pleasure. The best feature: space, space, space in impeccable condition and ready to cruise. Sail away now!

The very large salon is accessed from the aft deck by stepping down three teak stairs onto the teak and holly sole. Upon entering, facing forward, the large, pillowed, leather, L-shaped couch is to starboard with bright airy windows above. The large viewing area forward has a cabinet top above the head to starboard and proceeds athwartships to the entertainment area in the port forward corner. The entertainment is stacked with large tv above the audio/video beneath. The dinette is to port across from the couch and allows a conversation area for 12. There are 270 degrees of visibility through five separate windows for a pleasant, airy feeling. The salon has recently been decorated with all new fabrics. If you want complete privacy there is a window cover for all the forward window area.
  • L-shaped Corian topped dinette w/ 2 large moveable seats for seating of six and storage beneath
  • Color TV
  • Audio-Video system
  • Mini-blinds
  • Generator panel
  • Padded ceiling with 13 overhead lights
  • 7'' leather sofa that converts to a queen bed with storage beneath
  • Storage under deck forward
  • Access to engine room by lifting forward stairs down to head and guest stateroom
  • 12v/115v electrical panel
  • 16,000 btu Marine Air air conditioning unit


The port side galley is U-shaped for safety with Corian counter tops and lighted cabinets above. Across from the counter top is the 3 burner Princess stove, Sharp convection/microwave oven and Marvel refrigerator and freezer. The double stainless steel sink looks out the opening window and has decorator single lever faucet and sprayer.
  • Marvel refrigerator
  • Marvel freezer
  • Parquet floor
  • Decorator faucet/sprayer
  • Double stainless steel sink Princess 3 burner electric range
  • Sharp convection/microwave oven
  • Mini-blinds on window
  • Padded overhead


Forward of the salon is the guest stateroom with a walk-around queen sized bed. A unique feature are the gas struts that allow the bed to be raised effortlessly to access a massive storage area beneath. There are also drawers at berth end. There is a large opening skylight/escape hatch above the bed. there is a lighted cedar lined hanging locker on starboard side. Carpeted sole with hatch to holding tank at foot of bed. On aft bulkhead is enclose GE Spacemaker washer(below)/dryer(above). CO2 detector is installed for safety. Aft to starboard is the hinged door to the head with lavatory, shower and commode. The lavatory has storage below with overhead lights and power vent. The molded-in shower has a hand held wand hot/cold controls and bi-fold glass door for access with an overhead skylight. This makes the head and shower very bright and airy. The head also has a door that opens to the companion way for guests to use.
  • Rope locker forward of bed
  • Port & Starboard ports with mini-blinds
  • Three overhead lights
  • GE Spacemaker washer/dryer
  • Marine Air controls next to light switch
  • MTI CO2 detector
  • Bilge pump
  • Reading light each side of bed
  • Bedside table each side with shelf below
  • Carpeted sole
  • Hatch for holding tank
  • TV and Telephone jacks
  • 115v outlets
  • 10,000 btu Marine Air reverse cycle Air conditioning unit


The elegant master stateroom is truely a place to rest and relax. It has a large walk-around queen bed with gas struts for easy access to the underneath storage area. A large mirror is the headboard. There is an ensuite windowed head to starboard with double doors, a vanity counter(storage below) with lavatory and overhead lights outboard, enclosed molded-in shower with built-in seat, hand held wand w/water controls, and a slide window, power vent and overhead light. There is also an air conditioning vent, mirror, commode, 2 overhead lights and non-skid sole. A hanging locker w/light and fan is to port of stairs from salon. a chest of drawers with mini-blind window above is in port aft quarter. A convenient dressing seat is across the aft bulkhead. The three stairs leading up to the aft cockpit allow access to the porch for outdoor relaxation. Under the queen berth is access to the aft bilge pump, float switch,steering, seacock thru-hull, auto-pilot arm, and aft 16,000 btu air conditioning unit. A lighted shelf locker with TV and chest of drawers is built-in along the port side. A dressing seat is located across from the foot of the berth.
  • Queen bed
  • Mirror at head of bed
  • Overhead lights
  • Chest of drawers w/window over & mini-blinds
  • Lighted shelf locker w/TV
  • 12v bilge pump
  • 16,000 btu Marine Air reverse cycle air conditioning unit
  • Float switch
  • Auto-pilot arm
  • Night tables each side of bed with mirror over each
  • 16,000 btu air conditioning unit
  • Lighted hanging locker with shelf and fan
  • Three stairs up to sliding door to aft cockpit
  • Dressing seat across aft bulkhead
  • 12v overhead lights
  • mini-blinds
  • Steering
  • MTI CO2 detector


The fully enclosed aft deck is the boarding area for "Dream Maker". From the dock step aboard the port gunnel of the cockpit and then up the molded-in steps to the aft deck. This is a wonderful entertainment and lounging area with the wet bar, refrigerator/freezer, audio system, spectacular view and seating. The port & starboard wing doors allow ventilation and/or protection. To starboard forward is the sliding door & step down access to the main salon. Overhead is the hardtop w/tender storage and aluminum Brower 600lb davit.
  • Wet Bar in molded fiberglass cabinet
  • Settee seating with under storage
  • Norcold refrigerator w/icemaker and sink
  • Molded-in steps down to cockpit
  • Bell
  • Audio System w/overhead speakers
  • Captains chairs (4)
  • Wing doors port & starboard
  • Clear zippered enclosure w/(3) openings
  • Brower davit


On port side there is an eight step custom aluminum ladder providing access to the hard top, Brower davit and tender chocks. The top of the port gunnel has the fresh water fill cap. Beneath on the port bulwark is the hot/cold fresh water controls for outdoor shower, wash down and dock water connection. Stern lines are routed through corner hawse ports port and starboard. Snaps are installed for entire deck carpet. Transom has grab rail across its entirety with breaks at transom door. The large fiberglass swim platform has large cleats and four step sturdy folding ladder to starboard. A large lazarette is midships with water tanks and bilge pump.
  • Fresh water fill
  • Sliding glass door to Master Stateroom
  • Large transom door
  • Dual phone/TV connections
  • Raw & fresh water wash downs
  • Lazarette
  • Hot/Cold shower controls
  • Connection for dock water
  • Cockpit lights
  • Dual 50 amp shore power connections
  • Port/Starboard gunnel diesel fuel fills
  • Hawse ports at corners of gunnel w/large cleats beneath for large diameter lines
  • (2) 100 gal fresh water tanks


"Dream Maker" has a gorgeous, spacious fully enclosed hardtop flybridge. Forward of the helm console is a semi circular guest seating area. Beverage holders are in front of guests for easy reach. There is storage beneath the entire guest seating, as well as along each side bulwark. Two large helm chairs provide comfort and safety for the Captain and mate with a panoramic view of 360 degrees for cruising underway as well as docking the vessel. Another setee w/storage under is along the aft bulwark. The hardtop provides a comforting secure feeling for crew and guests with or without the clear enclosure zipped up tight to allow for year round enjoyment. The bridge has a 4 speaker Kenwood audio system for entertaining music. The helm is in the aft center of the flybridge for complete walk around convenience. A complete engine, lighting and navigation package designed and installed by Carver is in front of the helmsman. The Ray-line remote searchlight, Maxwell 2200 windlass/wildcat, Bennett hydraulic trim tabs, bilge pumps, engine shut down and fire suppression controls are at the helm for safety and convenience. "Dream Maker" has a complete suite of Raytheon electronics and Icom VHF transceiver.
  • Hardtop
  • Rudder angle indicator
  • (2) Sony speakers
  • (2) Bose speakers
  • Switch panel for navigation & bridge lights, electric horn, bilge blowers, fuel transfer, engine ignitions and synchronizer.
  • ICOM IC-M126DSC VHF transceiver
  • Kenwood remote for audio system
  • Carpeted deck throughout
  • Ritchie centerline compass
  • Complete Cummins engine instruments
  • Hynautic dual engine/transmission controls
  • Glendinning engine synchronizers
  • Raytheon V850 color echo sounder
  • Raytheon Raychart 600XX charting system
  • Raytheon Raypilot 650 autopilot
  • Raytheon R21XX Radar
  • (2) Skylight/escape hatches w/lights in overhead


The deck of "Dream Maker is expansive and secure with hip high two tier stainless steel railings and hand holds where desired. A CQR anchor attached to 3/8'' BBB chain on a Maxwell 2200 windlass/wildcat drops down a steel chute to the anchor locker and is controlled by the helmsman from the flybridge. A Rayline FB controlled search light is mounted on centerline safety rail above the anchor. Four large fenders are stored in stainless steel fender holders attached inboard of the port & starboard railings for convenience. The skylight/escape hatch for the guest stateroom is centered in the foredeck. Five large windows to the salon are mid height to the FB. The dual trumpet horns are to starboard above the windows. One fuel fill is in the foredeck on port side. Another fuel fill and waste pumpout cap is located amidships on the starboard walkway. There is a step up to the wing doors port and starboard, which stops water spray from entering the aft deck. There is a slide open window on each side of the salon.
  • Maxwell 2200 windlass/wildcat
  • Snap-on cover for windshield
  • Dual trumpet horns
  • Ratheon R2100XX antenna on arch
  • (2) whip radio antennae
  • Bow/anchor light
  • Two tiered safety rails
  • Ray-line FB controlled search light
  • Port and Starboard navigation lights
  • Fiberglass radar arch
  • Raytheon GPS antenna
  • TV antenna
  • Midship spring cleats



The 12v lighted engine room is under the salon with access by lifting the steps down to the guest stateroom. Two Cummins 450hp turbo-charged diesel engines and 12.5 kw gen set are located here. Racor fuel/water separators are installed on all engines. All engines are fresh water cooled through heat exchangers cooled by raw water. The engines drive ZF transmissions with 2.9:1 reduction through dripless 2.25" stainless steel drive shafts to (2) 32"x37" four bladed Michigan props. The engines and genset are connected to an "X Change R" oil changing system for effortless clean oil changes.
  • (2) Cummins 6 CTA 8.3-M2 diesel engines
  • 12v bilge pump w/high water alarm
  • Sea Fire fixed Halon fire suppression system
  • Bennett hydraulic trim tabs
  • Bilge blowers
  • 115v water heater
  • (1)Westerbeke 12.5kw diesel genset
  • (3) 12v batteries
  • (4) fuel tanks
  • Racor 900 filters on main engines
  • Racor 24T filter on genset
  • SRO 25 gal/hr freshwatermaker 115v
  • (2) fuel tanks
  • (4) seacocks- (2)eng(1)genset(1)watermaker


120v AC electrical power is provided to "Dream Maker" via (2) 50ft 50amp power cables for dock power or a 12.5kw Westerbeke diesel generator located in the engine room. 12v DC power is provided by a combination of 3 batteries or alternators on the main engines and generator. Generator controls are on inboard end of galley. Battery selector is under bottom step across from galley and the main electrical panel is across from the galley as you descend to the master stateroom. There are 12v overhead lights in every compartment and courtesy lights throughout.
  • Westerbeke 12.5kw genset
  • (1) 4D 12v battery for genset
  • Pro Mariner 80 amp battery chgr
  • (2) 50'' 50amp power cables
  • (2) 8D 12v batteries for main engines


The Marquipt boarding ladder is stowed to the double tiered SS safety rail along the stbd bow.
  • USCG flare kit
  • Marquipt boarding ladder
  • First Aid kit
  • Boat poles

Brokerage Information
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Brokerage Name:
East West Yachts
Address 1:
3 Avenue A
City :
Fort Pierce
State:
Florida
ZIP Code:
34950
Country:
United States
Website:
Telephone Number:
772-466-1240
Fax Number:
772-466-1242
Listing Broker
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Name:
Greg Bracken
Phone:
+1.772.466.1240
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