2005 Carver 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht13m

Carver's designers have excelled-giving the new 41 CMY features that promote togetherness yet allow privacy when desired.

At anchor, tied to the dock or underway, the exterior intrigues with possibilities. On the flying bridge are two pivoting helm chairs, an L-shaped bench that seats three adults and a small wet bar that can house an optional refrigerator. It's an inviting elevated platform from which to admire your surroundings or, more practically, to keep watch on kids and guests enjoying the water. Of course, this is also an excellent viewpoint for more mundane pursuits, such as running the boat (and, with all the extra seating, for keeping the helmsman company).

Molded stairs with courtesy lights and good handholds connecting the bridge to the raised aft deck make access much more comfortable than having to climb a ladder. The standard fiberglass hardtop adds protection from the elements and covers the entire 60-square-foot aft deck, which has a built-in bench seat across the back as well as enough room for a couple of folding chairs. The tall locker on the centerline forward is outfitted for fender and line storage.

Molded stairs also lead down to the 57-square-foot aft cockpit, a grand retreat for a couple of folding chairs when the yacht is at rest and the owners want a private getaway for sunning, reading or, a little less privately, watching swimmers and divers using the 35-square-foot boarding platform. There are two shallow lockers with doors on the inside of the transom for shore-service hook-ups-including two 30 amp connectors, one of which is dedicated to the standard three-zone, 33,000 BTU air conditioner/heater-plus TV, telephone and water. Carver includes two 50-foot shorepower cords as part of the package, plus a 8 kW Kohler  for boats with diesel power) to keep your systems live no matter where you're boating.

diesel Cummins 2 x 310 hp