Looking to buy 1999 Carver 356 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

[KeninVA]

Hello!

We have owned and sailed on a 46' sailboat for a number of years, but are getting a little older, as we all are (sigh), and are looking at the subject boat. I have looked at a number of sites talking about this model and it seems like it is a good boat for day/overnight sailing, but not for long distance sailing or handling weather in the C'Bay.

I have read the forum comments about checking for things, and it has been helpful! Thanks....but any other thoughts on what to look for before deciding to spend some money on a survey?

Thanks!

Ken

[waybomb]

Welcome aboard!
No experience with that model.

[Viper]

Welcome aboard Ken. Hope you find what's right for you.

[g36]

If you are absolutely sure that's the model for you and
do my own pre survey you probably did when you bought your sailboat. then I would take note of condition of things. Does all systems work? Engines start and run. Anything obvious. How the engine room access for standard maintance like impellers, battery access etc. Is there fuel in all the tanks? Especially the aft tank which is located under the swim plat form. If there is the carver oem dock box mounted on swim platform make sure the deck around it and the swim ladder grab handle show no spongyness or water intrusion/moisture here , take it out with owner and see how it handles. Good luck spend some time maybe find another 355/356 to compare. But enjoy your search and the survey money will be well spent regardless of a purchase or not ,welcome