Carver Owners Forum

New member here, not an owner, but rather a buyer. I'm looking to purchase a 4207 this spring. Anyone from Michigan will know what I mean when I say we lost our family cottage "up north" and I have decided on weekend boat living with my family and I. I think the layout of the 4207 hooked me, but the engine room size lured me in. As a 25 year mechanic who has fallen out of love with cars and racing, I'd rather work at having a cool "yacht". Act as if right?

I've already learned a lot here in 10 minutes. I know how I'm spending my Thursday night. Thank you to all who make this page possible.

Welcome aboard and good luck in your search. Check out a lot of different models. You will find some things you like and other things you don’t on every model out there. When I bought my first Carver, at first I thought I wanted an aft cabin, but soon realized I would hate the constant up and down stairs. There are enough different models that you will find one that works best for you. When you do find the one you just have to have, make sure you have your own professional survey completed before purchasing it.

Welcome to the forum....good luck with your search...

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Welcome aboard!
If you buy a 4207, buy one with 2 diesel engines,6 holes.
I had a 4207, on Lake Michigan.
I loved the boat. I sold it. Big. Spacious. Great looking, Many cross lake trips. Impressive looking vessel.
It had gas engines. That's ok if the lake is flat to a light chop. If you get caught in any significant weather, those 454's are significantly lacking in torque and horsepower. I hated going out in anything above 2 footers. The water pushed the boat around. Especially with beam seas or those coming from behind. The boat would not get out of its own way.
I had the fortune to drive the same model with 500hp Cats. What a joy. Really. That's the way to go.
If you buy a 4207, buy it with large Cats or Cummins power. The stock 3208's don't do it. You need a big 6 cylinder with at least 900 lb/ft of torque. Each. You aren't getting that with gas engines. I believe later models could be ordered with the large 6cyl engines. I believe they were designated 440. You want to be able to swing big props.
Any way, that's my 2 cents. Good luck with your search.

p.s. - If you find one and don't want it, pass the info on. I am not actively looking, but if one came up, I'm sure the wife would convince me to pull the trigger.

Welcome aboard. Hope you find what you're looking for. Spacious boat for sure, and yes, you can't beat the amount of room in the engine bay. 454's sure look small in there. I agree with Fred, unless you're on a gas engine budget or going to be a dock queen, go for diesels. Of course with that model vintage, you should prepare yourself to make some upgrades or replace some equipment in the not so distant future; AC units, fridge, charger, electronics, you get the picture.

Keep us posted on your search.

Yep, agree with others on the engines. I used to have a 3807 (little brother to the 4207) with 454 Mercs. It was only marginal with those gas engines. I can't imagine a 4207 with gas, unless as said, the boat is mostly a dock queen or only used for short cruises.

Now I have a 356 with 8.1 Crusaders. Now that is a good match. My boat will top out at 35 mph. Easily cruise at 20.

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