Yacht for Sale | 37 Carver Yachts Churchill, Canada

Text by Barry Thompson

The Carver C37 is a boat that has a look all of its own, that incorporates the best cruising attributes with a solid performance and a generous splash of elegance.

The distinctive plumb bow shape of the Carver C37 makes it somewhat unique in the world of sport sedans and while it may not have the long low, sleek bow profile of some of its competitors, it is done for a specific reason.

The C37 plumb bow design enables the beam to be carried farther forward in a more rounded fashion, with the result is a wider foredeck and more living space in the forward cabin below.
The full bow shape and step mean the main stateroom is maximized and is surprisingly large for a boat this size. The central island berth is flanked by loads of storage options from the hanging lockers to drawer storage. A step either side of the berth makes access easy and while the signature side ports are fixed, there’s an opening Bomar hatch above.

One Level Living

One of the features I love about this boat is that the cockpit, helm, saloon and galley are all situated on one convenient level. Once you open the saloon’s dual doors, they all become part of one single-level, indoor/outdoor living space for entertaining, relaxing, and simply enjoying life on the water.

The C37 has an exceptionally efficiently designed galley that takes up all the saloon aft of the helm. Nothing is missed, from the convection microwave, fridge/freezer to the Kenyon electric cooktop.

Opposite the helm is a generous size settee with a dining table that can be dropped down to transform this area into another double berth. There is storage under the squabs, a TV opposite and an ottoman that can be used for extra seating around the table. No problem having six people for dinner. The rear seat bolster can be reversed so when the cockpit doors are open you can sit facing aft and be very much in touch with what is happening in the cockpit or over the stern of the C37. There are bifold doors to port and a single to starboard which can be opened to provide a seamless interaction of the inside and outside spaces.

Also, I reckon the C37 probably has the most storage space you’ll find in any boat of this size. No spaces have been neglected, such as the massive area under the saloon sole which is ideal for a diver compressor, watermaker heater, storage bins and a place for stowing your food and drinks for extended cruising.

Entertaining Cockpit

The cockpit is all about entertaining with wrap around seating broken only by the step through to the boarding platform. Large scuppers displace any water that might come aboard and so you don’t have to walk inside there is a drinks fridge to starboard. There’s a large central table for those evening cocktails or breakfast in the bay.

Cruising

The C37 is more than a cruising boat, it is a boat that responds to power. It’s agile and responsive and the wide beam and plumb bow put more hull in contact with the water. In a short quartering sea, it runs at a very stable and level attitude and I had no issues in the short seas we experienced. One magazine reviewer described it as a boat where on-water comfort meets cruising thrills, with a little extra flair. Perfect description!