2000 Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse

Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse – Well-Equipped Loop Veteran

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This Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse is a meticulously maintained cruising yacht, extensively equipped for extended voyages and liveaboard comfort. Having successfully completed the Great Loop, she 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 demonstrate consistent care, thoughtful upgrades, and careful attention to all mechanical and electrical systems.

With a spacious pilothouse, generous storage, and robust systems, this Voyager is ideal for both cruising and comfortable liveaboard life. Recent detailing ensures the interior and exterior present beautifully. Showings are available by appointment.

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 – 5555 hours
Generator: Kohler 13.5 kW – 5563 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 rearAutomatic 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 & Layout

• Two 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 prep while underway or at anchor, making it ideal 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: solar panels, large gel battery bank, 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

This Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse represents a rare combination of reliability, comfort, and ready-to-cruise capability. She is ideal for those seeking a capable loop-ready vessel or a comfortable liveaboard yacht.

We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Beaufort Yacht Sales. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.