Any Carver "C" Series Yacht Owner's Out There?

Hey Nomad,

I'm still in the honeymoon phase. There is something about Carver Yachts that grows on you. The more I use it the more I like it! I am impressed with the way that it handles chop on the bay. It's a very stable boat. I have never needed to use the trim tabs. In my SkipJack I was constantly making adjustments in an effort to keep the thing level. The C34 rides like an old Cadillac, nice and smooth through minor chop and when the chop gets in the 3-4' range the C34 can get on top of it and continue to ride very comfortably. One of the shortcomings of the C34 is the lack of cabinets and refrigerator size so I'm having some cabinets built in the galley and another fridge/freezer installed in the cockpit which is an option. I've never been in one of the older Carvers so I don't know if any quality has been lost or gained in the interior materials. I know that they have switched from using wood laminates to what's called a foil finish. I would prefer the wood laminates over the foil. The real wood laminates with a high gloss finish are beautiful. The foil finish is definitely a step down but is very durable. You see the foil finish on less expensive cabinets. That is why I think the older boats are going to hold their value. Many of the builders are going with the newer Euro, clean and sterile look and away from the beautiful, warm look of real wood laminates. They are using a lot of interesting materials in creative ways but it's just in an effort to cut costs. I'm afraid that real wood laminates will only be used in the plus $m larger yachts. When I was looking at interior pictures of the C34 I thought they were using wood laminates with a satin finish but no such luck.

How's your baby doin?

I'll upload mine if you upload pics of yours.

The previous owner took very good care of her, she looks great! I love the real wood. I'm afraid not many new boats are going to have real wood anymore. How many hours on her when you took possession?

The aft cabin design makes for a lot of room. I feel a bit small at 34' but not so much that I find myself wanting another 2'. My wife doesn't like boats so it's just me and the fish. How about you, are you happy with the size? Is that it for you or do you see yourself in a larger boat down the road?