Description
2005 Carver 396 Motor Yacht – Twin Volvo Penta Diesel Power
"It's About Time" — Your Great Loop Adventure Awaits!
Freshwater • Diesel Powered • Great Loop Ready
Some boats have a story to tell. "It's About Time" has a story waiting to be completed.
Both previous owners shared the dream of completing America's Great Loop. Unfortunately, life's timing and health circumstances prevented them from making that dream a reality.
The good news for the next owner? Both invested considerable time, effort, and money preparing this vessel for the journey.
"It's About Time" is ready for someone to turn that dream into reality.
This freshwater diesel-powered vessel has been thoughtfully prepared with long-distance cruising in mind. Rather than starting from scratch and spending months getting a boat ready for the Loop, the next owner can benefit from the preparations already made.
This is a "push off the dock and go" opportunity!
Whether you're preparing for America's Great Loop, planning extended inland cruising, or simply looking for your next adventure, "It's About Time" deserves a closer look.
The dream is still alive. The boat is waiting.
The only question is: Is it your time?
Features:
Under 700 hours on Diesel Volvo Engines
* Kohler generator
* Two private staterooms
* Two full heads with separate showers
* Large full-beam salon with panoramic windows
* Comfortable seating with convertible dinette
* Fully equipped galley with:
* Refrigerator/freezer
* Electric cooktop
* Microwave
* Coffee maker
* Ample cabinet and countertop space
* Air conditioning and reverse-cycle heat
* Flybridge with excellent visibility and generous seating
* Enclosed aft deck, perfect for entertaining
* Integrated swim platform with boarding ladder
* Windlass anchor system
* Shore power with battery charger
Helm & Navigation
NEW 2026 RAYMARINE Electronics
* GPS/Chartplotter
* VHF Radio
* Depth Finder
* Compass
* Complete engine instrumentation
Accommodations
The spacious aft master stateroom features a walk-around queen berth, abundant storage, and a private ensuite head with a separate shower. The forward VIP stateroom offers another queen berth with direct access to the guest head, making this an ideal layout for two couples or a family.
Large windows throughout the salon fill the interior with natural light, while the open floor plan creates an inviting atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining.
Condition
This yacht has been well cared for and is clean, comfortable, and ready to cruise. Whether you're looking for a luxury weekend retreat, a Great Loop cruiser, or a liveaboard, this Carver delivers outstanding value and timeless styling.
Serious inquiries only. Showings are available by appointment. Additional photos, maintenance records, and a video walkthrough are available upon request.
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $159,999
- Year
- 2005
- Make
- Carver
- Model
- 396 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Aft Cabin, Trawlers, Cruisers
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Prospect, KYApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 40.58 ft (12.4 m)
- Nominal Length
- 39 ft (11.9 m)
- Beam
- 13 ft (3.96 m)
Performance
- Max Speed
- 18 kn
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 740 hp
- Total Hours
- 1,400 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engines
- 2× Volvo TAMD63-A · 370 hp each · 700 hrs · 2005 · Inboard · Direct
Tankage
- Fuel
- 330 gal (1,249 L)
- Holding
- 72 gal (273 L)
Full Details
Additional Information
Features:
* Twin Volvo Penta diesel engines with Apron 700 hours
* Kohler generator with 1126 hours
* Two private staterooms
* Two full heads with separate showers
* Large full-beam salon with panoramic windows
* Comfortable seating with convertible dinette
Fully equipped galley with:
* Refrigerator/freezer
* Electric cooktop
* Microwave
* Coffee maker
* Ample cabinet and countertop space
* Air conditioning and reverse-cycle heat
* Flybridge with excellent visibility and generous seating
* Enclosed aft deck, perfect for entertaining
* Integrated swim platform with boarding ladder
* Windlass anchor system
* Shore power with battery charger
Helm & Navigation
* GPS/Chartplotter
* VHF Radio
* Depth Finder
* Compass
* Complete engine instrumentation
* New Raymarine Electronics
*EVA decking added on exterior of boat
Accommodations:
The spacious aft master stateroom features a walk-around queen berth, abundant storage, and a private ensuite head with a separate shower. The forward VIP stateroom offers another queen berth with direct access to the guest head, making this an ideal layout for two couples or a family.
Large windows throughout the salon fill the interior with natural light, while the open floor plan creates an inviting atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining.
Condition:
This yacht has been well cared for and is clean, comfortable, and ready to cruise. Whether you're looking for a luxury weekend retreat, a Great Loop cruiser, or a liveaboard, this Carver delivers outstanding value and timeless styling.
Serious inquiries only. Showings are available by appointment. Additional photos, maintenance records, and a video walkthrough are available upon request.
FRESH WATER BOAT ONLY!
Additional Information
Raymarine Axiom Pro2S 12"
Raymarine Axiom+9" RV
Raymarine In hull chrip sounder
Raymarine Ray 73 VHF radio with AIS
Fusion RA210 Stereo
Raynet and NMEA 2000 networks installed to have above communicate with each other
Day/ night backup camera for ease of docking
Additional Information
Samsung 42" TV Salon
Hisense 43" TV Cockpit
Exterior floors covered in Seadeck
Installed 110V outlet in engine room and AC Breaker.
Added LED lights to engine room
Installed a Stedi-Plank 10" ramp with railings and swiveling platform on port side.
Bow cushions just remade.
New faucets at every sink location.
Engraved instructions in Heads.
Reverso Oil Changing system for engines and generator.
All oil and fuel filters were changed on 6/25/26.
Bottom paint was done fall of 2025.
Includes 15' and 50', 50 amp shore power cords.
Bow Thruster
3 A/c / Heat pumps (new fan in aft cabin)
Bennett trim tabs.
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This company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.




























