2000 Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse “Pier Pressure” New arrival

Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse — Well-Equipped Great Loop Veteran

This Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse is a meticulously maintained cruising yacht, extensively equipped for extended voyages and comfortable liveaboard living. She successfully completed the Great Loop in 2021 and is ready for her next adventure.

Recently returned north after wintering in southern waters, she has been fully serviced and prepared for continued cruising.

The current owner has cared for this vessel since 2005, with only a brief change in ownership during that period. Detailed maintenance records document consistent care, thoughtful upgrades, and careful attention to the vessel's mechanical and electrical systems.

With a spacious pilothouse, generous storage, and robust cruising systems, this Voyager is well suited to extended cruising and comfortable liveaboard life. Recent detailing ensures that both the interior and exterior present beautifully.

• Showings are available by appointment.
• Includes extensive detailed records.

Vessel Overview

Model: Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse
Year: 2000
Hull Number: CDRC2114C000
LOA: 46 ft
Beam: 14 ft 11 in
Draft: 3 ft 7 in
Bridge Clearance: 24 ft (VHF antennas up) / 19 ft (VHF antennas down)

Engines: Twin Cummins 450 HP diesels — 5,555 hours
Generator: Kohler 13.5 kW — 5,563 hours

Fuel Capacity: 560 gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 150 gallons
Holding Tank Capacity: 80 gallons

Cruise Speed: 17–18 knots
Top Speed: 22–23 knots
Fuel Burn at Cruise: ~32–36 GPH combined

Electronics & Navigation

• Raymarine Axiom system (2021) with displays at both helms
• GPS
• Autopilot
• Color Doppler Radar
• Transducer
• Satellite TV system with three TVs
• Bullet Wi-Fi extender with onboard router

Electrical & Power Systems

• ISO Boost 50 automatic shoreline transformer
• Magnum sinewave inverter (2016)
• X-Change R oil change system — beside transformer, port side rear
• Automatic generator start
• Three 325Ah gel house batteries
• Additional gel batteries for engine starting, generator, and bow thruster
• Two 320-watt solar panels with Outback power system
• Six additional inverted receptacles installed
• Two 50-amp shore power inlets
• Shore power cable on electric reel (65 ft), plus 50 ft extra with smart Y-adapter

Mechanical & Utility Systems

• Bow thruster
• RO SM40 watermaker
• Fuel polishing system with tank access ports
• Separate freshwater and saltwater washdowns
• Custom trim tabs
• Turbo coolers
• New exhaust elbows and boots at waterline for both engines
• All hoses below the waterline replaced; most engine hoses replaced
• Prop Speed coating recently applied to all underwater running gear
• Extra boat parts — master stateroom, under bed
• White binder with parts and assembly instructions — in the salon

Interior Features & LayoutTwo-Stateroom / Two-Head Layout

• Large midship master with new mattress (2021 — ~$3,000)
• Master stateroom — new AC installed
• Forward VIP guest stateroom
• Two full heads with separate stall showers
• Third stateroom converted to large storage/workshop area
• LED lighting throughout interior
• Interior windows and sliding door tinted; additional insulation in walls and ceiling
• Trash compactor
• New carpet (2019)
• Salon loveseat (starboard side) — remove cushions; under plywood board (former hideaway bed) used for storage

Galley

The galley is thoughtfully designed for extended cruising, offering both functionality and comfort:

• Refrigerator (replaced 2017)
• Electric range top and microwave (replaced)
• Icemaker
• Breville convection/toaster oven (added 2020)
• Solid-surface countertops with ample workspace
• Plenty of storage cabinets and drawers for provisions and cookware
• Stainless steel sink with faucet and cutting board insert
• LED lighting throughout the galley area

This layout allows for efficient meal preparation while underway or at anchor, making it well suited for long-term cruising or liveaboard life.

Deck & Exterior

• Windlass replaced (2016) with 250 ft new anchor chain
• Rocna 73 lb anchor (2013)
• Davit motor rebuilt with new cable (2014)
• Bridge tonneau cover (2019)
• Custom exterior window shades and Sportfisher-style cockpit cover
• 5–6 fender slip covers — forward stateroom, under bed; beds flip halfway up with strap

Safety Equipment

• ACR EPIRB

Highlights & Great Loop-Ready Features

• Successfully completed the Great Loop
• Extensive electronics and navigation upgrades
• Off-grid electrical capability with solar panels, large gel battery bank, and Magnum inverter
• Watermaker and fuel polishing system for extended cruising
• Spacious pilothouse layout with excellent visibility
• Generous storage and liveaboard-ready interior
• Detailed maintenance records with consistent care and upgrades

Ready for Her Next Adventure

This Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse represents a rare combination of reliability, comfort, and ready-to-cruise capability. Having successfully completed the Great Loop and benefited from years of attentive ownership, she is equipped for extended cruising while offering the space and systems needed for comfortable liveaboard life.

She is ideal for those seeking a capable, Loop-ready vessel or a comfortable liveaboard yacht.