2001 Carver 396 — Jus Chillin

The 2001 Carver 396 Motor Yacht is a spacious and comfortable cruiser designed for extended time on the water. Powered by twin Cummins 6BTA 370 HP diesel engines, she features a full-beam salon, two private staterooms, two heads, a well-equipped galley, and generous outdoor living spaces, making her an excellent choice for cruising, entertaining, or liveaboard use.

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Accommodation

This Carver 396 features a bright, full-beam salon with large windows that create an open and inviting living space. A few steps down, the well-equipped galley is positioned to port with a convertible dinette opposite. The forward guest stateroom offers a centerline berth and direct access to the guest head, while the full-beam aft master stateroom provides a queen island berth, abundant storage, and a private ensuite head with a separate shower. With 2 private staterooms, 2 heads, and generous living areas throughout, the layout is ideal for cruising with family and friends or comfortable liveaboard use.

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• New galley refrigerator (2026)
• New Webasto 10,000 BTU air conditioning unit, forward cabin (2026)
• New hot water heater (2026)
• Full-beam salon with panoramic windows
• 2-private stateroom layout
• Master stateroom with island queen berth
• Private ensuite master head
• Forward guest stateroom with centerline berth
• Guest head with separate shower access
• Comfortable salon sofa
• Entertainment center
• (4) flat-screen TVs
• Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
• Solid wood cabinetry throughout
• Central vacuum

Electronics and Navigation

• Raymarine Dragonfly GPS / Chartplotter
• Raymarine ST6001 SmartPilot Autopilot
• Raytheon ST60 Tridata
• Cobra Marine VHF radio
• Ritchie compass
• Analog engine instrumentation
• Fuel level gauges
• Bennett trim tab controls
• Remote spotlight
• Windlass controls at helm and bow

Electrical Systems

• Kohler 10 kW diesel generator (978 hours)
• Twin 30-amp shore power connections
• 12V DC electrical system
• Dual battery chargers
• Engine-driven alternators
• AC / DC distribution panels
• GFCI-protected outlets
• Multiple cabin lighting circuits
• Reverse polarity monitoring
• Dockside electrical service

Deck and Hull Equipment

• Integrated swim platform
• Stainless steel handrails throughout
• Maxwell 1200 windlass
• Delta plow anchor on stainless steel bow roller
• Full flybridge enclosure (new 2024)
• Bimini top
• Snap-in cockpit carpeting
• Fender holders
• Stainless steel cleats
• Dock lines
• Fenders

Mechanical Equipment

• New Raritan head, forward cabin (2026)
• New Webasto 10,000 BTU air conditioning unit (2026)
• New galley refrigerator (2026)
• New hot water heater (2026)
• Twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9-M3 Diamond Series diesel engines
• 370 HP each (740 HP combined)
• 6-cylinder, turbocharged, aftercooled engines
• Port engine replaced in 2016 (322 hours)
• Starboard engine (1,169 hours)
• Kohler 10 kW generator (978 hours)

Safety Equipment

• Lifejackets
• Flares
• Fire extinguishers

Engine Information

Port Engine:

• Cummins 6BTA 5.9-M3 Diamond Series diesel
• 370 HP
• Replaced in 2016
• 322 hours

Starboard Engine:

• Cummins 6BTA 5.9-M3 Diamond Series diesel
• 370 HP
• 1,169 hours

Generator

• Kohler 10 kW diesel
• 978 hours

Tankage

• Fuel: 330 gal (welded aluminum, baffled
• Fresh Water: 90 gal (2) 45 gal polyethylene
• Holding: 72 gal (2) 36 gal polyethylene

Owner’s Comments and Boat History

• Owner plans to haul out at the end of the summer for bottom service.

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.

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Listed by BVI Yacht Sales; specs and price as published by the broker — on the market here since August 2026. Confirm details with the broker directly.