1986 Carver 42 Aft Cabin Motoryacht

Step aboard this 42 and you immediately feel how much volume Carver packed into her hull. Wide side decks with solid rails give you confidence moving forward, and the molded steps make that climb to the bridge easy even with a cup of coffee in hand. The salon’s big windows flood the space with natural light, and the galley-down layout keeps the cook connected to the conversation without sacrificing counter space or storage. Underway, the hull has a reassuring, predictable feel at both trawler speeds and on plane, and the big aft cabin’s separation from the forward stateroom makes extended cruising with guests surprisingly private and civilized.

This 42 Aft Cabin shines in protected and semi-protected waters where you may mix dockside living with weekend or seasonal cruising. Its shallow draft and moderate beam make it friendly to tighter slips and narrower channels, while the raised aft deck becomes your all-weather patio for watching sunsets over calm harbors. The flybridge offers a commanding view for picking your way through crab pots and no-wake zones, yet the boat’s size remains manageable for a cruising couple. With generous tankage, home-like accommodations, and dependable gas power, it’s well suited to exploring nearby rivers, bays, and sounds without feeling pressured to rush home.