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Carver 444 CPMY vs Meridian 459 CPMY

Discussion in 'Carver Yacht' started by afarbman, Mar 14, 2008.

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  1. afarbman, Mar 14, 2008
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    afarbman

    afarbman New Member

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    Hi all, I have a carver mariner and I am thinking to upgrade to carver 444 cpmy. While I was looking online I found meridian 459 that looks very similar and has the same engines. I am not familiar with meridian as a builder. Can somebody explain to me the differences? Also, any feed back on 444 CPMY?
  2. captmerrill, May 1, 2008
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    Carver vs. Meridian

    You cannot compare the two boats at sea.
    You should test drive each boat and see the difference. My advice is sea trial them on a snotty day.
  3. NYCAP123, May 1, 2008
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    Not too snotty a day. The 444 absolutely had my attention in 4' seas. Prefer the engineroom layout of the Meridian, especially not accessing from the salon
  4. Erik Hansen, Sep 3, 2018
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    Old thread but I am looking at both these boats which is how I came across this website. I believe one does access the Meridian's engine room from the salon.
  5. ksbguy, Sep 10, 2018
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    Didn't Brunswick get rid of the bigger Bayliners and call them Meridians? I have a 444, love the boat and have no problem in 4' seas. I cruise regularly in a 20-30 knot blow with 2-3' chop in the bay with no problem at all. Out in the blue water it does fine also but I haven't had it in more than 4-5'. Every time I have had to work on this boat I have found that Carver provided really nice easy access with cutouts.
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