Second Knot - Carver Yachts FOR SALE

“Second Knot” was originally delivered to the Great Lakes and has never left. She’s a 100% freshwater boat that spends roughly half the year indoors in heated, out‑of‑water storage—launch‑ready and turn‑key.

Step aboard this 2003 Carver 396 Motor Yacht and you’ll find a meticulously kept, freshwater Aft Cabin Motor Yacht with thoughtful updates. Powered by twin Cummins 370 HP 6TBA5.9‑M3 5.9L diesels mated to ZF marine gears (about 447 hours) and a Kohler 10 kW generator (around 200 hours). A factory bow thruster adds confidence for close‑quarters handling. Luxury Motor Yacht. Flybridge Cruiser. Liveaboard‑ready.

Recent upgrades and care

• Spring 2022 – New batteries installed
• Summer 2022 – Main‑engine solenoids replaced
• Fall/Winter 2022/23 – All‑new Sunbrella canvas and Isinglass enclosure
• Fall/Winter 2022/23 – Snap‑down decking added on aft deck and bridge
• Fall/Winter 2022/23 – Phifertex sunshade fitted to the main cabin window
• Fall/Winter 2022/23 – Muskurahat exhaust screens added
• Fall/Winter 2022/23 – Shore power inlets renewed (two forward, two aft)
• Summer 2023 – West Marine 8'3" foldable dinghy with oars included
• Fall/Winter 2023/24 – New main‑engine intake hoses
• Spring 2024 – Topside and hullsides professionally detailed
• Spring 2024 – Impellers replaced on mains and generator
• Spring 2024 – New Standard Horizon VHF installed
• Fall 2024 – New water heater
• Fall 2024 – Oil analysis completed; reports for the last three seasons on file
• Fall 2024 – Engine and generator oil and filters serviced
• Fall 2024 – Water/fuel separator filters serviced (mains and generator)
• Fall/Winter 2024 – Fresh bottom paint (black Micron CSC)

With nearly seven feet of headroom, the salon feels expansive—among the most spacious interiors of any 40‑footer built. Produced from 2000–2006, this 396 offers an enclosed flybridge and aft deck with clear Isinglass panels (new in Winter ’22/’23), both in excellent shape. The upper helm features a Raymarine 12" GPS/Radar/Chartplotter, Raymarine autopilot, and a 2024 Standard Horizon VHF. A premium Clarion stereo with multiple speakers and a full‑function bridge remote sets the mood underway or at anchor. Cruising Yacht. Diesel.

Ground tackle includes a 40 lb anchor with 125' of chain, windlass foot pedals on the bow, plus helm controls for effortless anchoring.

Inside, the salon is arranged with two reclining chairs to starboard and a storage‑drawer sofa to port. The galley is fitted with an electric cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer. Climate is managed by three reverse‑cycle air conditioning/heat units providing zoned comfort in the salon, forward berth, and master stateroom. The two‑cabin, two‑head layout features separate showers in each—ideal for extended cruising or living aboard. Entertainment includes a 40" flat‑screen in the salon and another flat‑screen in the master. LED lighting throughout enhances efficiency and ambiance.

“Second Knot” delivers abundant storage in the salon, staterooms, and heads, making her a practical and elegant platform for weekend getaways, seasonal living, or long Great Lakes adventures. Freshwater Boat. Aft Cabin. Flybridge. Liveaboard. Luxury Motor Yacht.

Disclaimer

The Company presents the particulars of this vessel in good faith; however, it makes no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information provided, nor any warranty regarding the condition of the vessel. Prospective buyers are encouraged to instruct their agents or surveyors to examine and verify any details they wish to have validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice.