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1998 Carver 53' (16.15 m) Voyager Pilothouse

Charlestwon, Massachusetts, United States

998 53 Carver Voyager Powered by Twin FWC Cummins 450hp Diesels with approximatley 1080 original hours. Equipped with an Onan generator with hush box and airconditioning throughout vessel. This boat is priced well below market value given some of the faults. Her Cummins engines have only 1080 hours and show incredibly well with no apparent leaks or paint peel. At the time of her last survey, no bottom blisters were been reported. Her owner has full confidence that the engines and generator will perform in accordance with manufactures specifcations given their age and hours.

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Vessel ID# 2851291    Last Updated: 2026-06-14 15:03:54

$ 139,900 USD

121,890 Euros
$ 198,161 CAD
£ 105,728 GBP

Description

1998 53 Carver Voyager Powered by Twin FWC Cummins 450hp Diesels with approximatley 1080 original hours. Equipped with an Onan generator with hush box and airconditioning throughout vessel. This boat is priced well below market value given some of the faults. Her Cummins engines have only 1080 hours and show incredibly well with no apparent leaks or paint peel. At the time of her last survey, no bottom blisters were been reported. Her owner has full confidence that the engines and generator will perform in accordance with manufactures specifcations given their age and hours. 

This is an amazing opportunity to buy one the most spacious and smartest layout of any boats in her class. Supper opportunity for someone looking to buy and in low and bring her back to tip top condition.     


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Norwood Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

In Stock: Yes

LOA: 53' 9'' (16.38 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1998

Beam: 15' 4''

Draft Max: 4' 9''

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Finish: Gelcoat

Hull Shape: Modified Vee

Bow Thruster: Yes

Fuel Tank: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)

Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)

Holding Tank: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)

Dry Weight: 43850

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: 450 6C8.3-M
  • Engine Year: 1998
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 450.00
  • Power KW: 335.56
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1080.00

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: 450 6C8.3-M
  • Engine Year: 1998
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 450.00
  • Power KW: 335.56
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1080.00

Full Details

Items needing to be addressed

  • Main engines and genartor need oil change
  • Healiners sagging in all 3 staterooms
  • Pilot house Lewmar airconditioner has a code
  • Pilothouse crescent shaped sofa needs new covers as starting show some cracks
  • The enclosure will need to be replaced
  • Original hotwater heater has been replaced with smaller unit
  • Some wood work is fading in pilothouse area and needs to be treated
  • Owner has owned the boat for 4 years and has pretty much used as a live-aboard   


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