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1986 Carver 42 Aft Cabin Motor YachtSold

$15,000

Used
We will let you know when another 1986 Carver 42 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht is available in Saint Augustine, FL

Boat in Saint Augustine, FL 32084 US

builtBuilt in 1986
Year the boat was built
model

42 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Crusader)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Gas

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

Motor Yacht Morningstar is being sold As/Is. Her owners have moved across country and can no longer care for her. If you're looking for a fixer-upper in the St. Augustine area, this may be a great opportunity for you.

Seize the chance to restore a classic with this 1986 Carver 42 Aft Cabin Motoryacht, a vessel brimming with potential for the right owner. Known for its spacious layout and timeless design, this 42' yacht offers a solid foundation for a personalized renovation project. Featuring a generous 15' beam, two private staterooms, and two head compartments, it provides ample space for cruising or liveaboard living. The teak-trimmed salon and large windows create a bright, inviting atmosphere, while the flybridge and aft deck offer great spaces for entertaining.

This yacht presents a unique opportunity for hands-on buyers or those with a vision to refurbish a classic Carver to its former glory. Equipped with twin 350 Crusader engines (350 HP each) and a Kohler generator (needs servicing), the mechanical systems are in place but will require significant repairs and updates. The hull and structure remain intact, offering a sturdy platform for restoration. Ideal for experienced boaters or DIY enthusiasts looking for a project with big rewards, this Carver 42 is priced to sell and ready for a new chapter. Don't miss out on transforming this diamond in the rough into your dream yacht.


Highlights Include:

  • 2 Large Staterooms
  • 2 Heads with Full Showers
  • Qty 2 - 350hp Crusader Engines
    • Port Engine Rebuilt w/ 69 Hours
    • Starboard Engine w/ 776 Hours
  • 400 gal. Fuel ~ Qty. 2 Aluminum 200 Gallons Each
  • 150 gal. Water ~ Aluminum Tank
  • 80 gal. Waste Tank
  • Ideal Windlass
Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
42ft
Beam
15ft
Displacement
24400lb
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
150gal
Fuel Tanks
400gal
Holding Tanks
40gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Crusader
Total Power
350hp
Engine Hours
776
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine 2
Engine Make
Crusader
Total Power
350hp
Engine Hours
69
Fuel Type
gasoline
Swimming Ladder
✓
Marine Head
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Battery Charger
✓
Depthsounder
✓
Wind Speed And Direction
✓
Gps
✓
Vhf
✓
Shore Power Inlet
✓
Disclaimer

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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
2/20/26Initial price$15,000

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