- Hull Material: Fiberglass
2002 Carver 396 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht: Twin Cummins 5.9 Diesels, Just Under 1,000 Hours
Carver offered the 396 with two engine packages, and this is the one to own. She’s powered by twin 5.9L Cummins diesels (6BTA, 370 hp), with just under 1,000 hours on the engines and the 1,000-hour service just completed. The next owner starts with that milestone behind them and without gasoline in the engine room.
Below decks, the 396 is known for interior volume that’s unusual in a 40-foot boat. A raised walkdeck lets the cabin run the full 13'11" beam, so the salon, dinette and step-down galley open into one level living space with close to seven feet of headroom. The cherry joinery and high-gloss bulkheads give it a finished look that many boats of this size can’t match. The aft master has a walkaround queen berth, built-in storage and a private head with a separate stall shower. A second stateroom and second head [confirm configuration] make her comfortable for two couples or a family on longer trips.
Topside, the covered aft deck is about 73 square feet and self-draining, with a full hardtop and wing doors that make it a usable room in most weather. An integral stairway leads to the flybridge, which has a centerline helm and seating for six. Visibility from the upper station is excellent, and docking is easier for it.
The boat's $22,000+ recent Cummins service is a major advantage for a buyer looking for a well-maintained diesel 396 without immediately facing major scheduled engine work.
Recent Service:
1000 hour service completed (2026)
NEW aftercoolers — both engines
NEW heat exchangers — both engines
NEW batteries — 2025
Bottom paint — August 2025
Some Features include:
NEW Garmin 10" GPSMAP 8610 chartplotter — 2026
NEW transponder — 2026
NEW Zinks - 2026
SeaDek covered swim platform - 2024
Regular hull cleaning
Two private staterooms / two heads / 2 showers
Kohler 10 kW diesel generator
Three A/C units
Autopilot
Bow sun pads
Large hard top aft deck with new LED blue lighting
For a 2002, the numbers that matter are the right ones: the preferred Cummins package, under 1,000 hours, and the major service done. Add the 396’s full-beam salon and covered aft deck, and she works for weekend cruising, extended trips, or living aboard. Call the listing broker today to schedule a showing.
Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yacht Brokers of Annapolis.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
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