2000 Carver

Length

45

Year

2000

Fuel type

Diesel

Location

Beaufort, NC

Summary

Your Day on the Water just got better!

Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse – Well-Equipped Loop Veteran

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.

Specifications

Basic Info

Year: 2000

Make: Carver

Model: 450 Voyager Pilothouse

Class: Motor Yacht

Length: 45

Fuel Type: Diesel

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.

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.

Disclaimer
The 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.