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.

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.