As noted, I have not bought a Carver yet, but am zeroing-in on a 1984 aft cabin. It has been out of use for some time and needs a lot of mechanical work, it is complete and unmodified from the way Carver built it.
My sailboat go on the market in a few weeks. I had an epiphany over a year ago and realized that a cruiser is far better suited for my family than a sailboat.
BTW, I'm considering naming our next boat "Dad Joke". My daughter is not amused.

