1990 Carver Yachts 380 Santego Boat in Sarnia, ON CA
Built in 1990
380 Santego
2 Engines (2x Crusader)
32 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
The 1990 Carver 380 Santego is a masterclass in maximizing usable space, offering a unique "condo-on-the-water" design that prioritized interior volume long before modern cruisers caught up. Originally marketed as the 34 Santego before Carver updated its moniker to reflect its actual 41-foot overall footprint, this maxi-volume flybridge cruiser is purpose-built for extended stays, sandbar hosting, and effortless coastal cruising.
Exterior & Bridge Design
The exterior profile of the 380 Santego is distinct, featuring a low-profile flybridge and a sweeping, aggressive beam that stays wide far forward.
The Signature Bridge Walk-Through: Unlike traditional flybridge boats that require navigating narrow side decks to reach the bow, the Santego features a molded fiberglass gate directly at the front of the bridge. This opens to a recessed walkway over the cabin trunk, allowing passengers to move safely from the helm directly to the foredeck sun pads.
The Command Bridge: Positioned for excellent 360-degree visibility, the helm console sits on a massive, elevated bridge deck. It features a center-line steering station surrounded by deep, wrap-around bench seating that comfortably holds up to 8 adults.
Aft Cockpit & Swim Platform: The cockpit acts as a seamless boarding deck, leading out to a large, bolt-on fiberglass swim platform via a transom door. Molded fiberglass steps (rather than a flimsy ladder) provide safe footing up to the flybridge.
Interior & Accommodations
Stepping through the sliding glass companionway door reveals the Santego's true selling point: a massive, single-level salon that feels like a much larger 45-foot motor yacht. By eliminating traditional steps down into a lower cabin layout, Carver created an unbroken, open-concept living area with an impressive 6'4" of headroom.
The Salon: Flanked by massive, panoramic side windows, the salon is bathed in natural light. It features a deep U-shaped dinette to starboard that converts into a double berth, and a matching lounge sofa opposite that pulls out for additional sleeping space.
Full-Service Galley: Located to port, the wrap-around kitchen is fully integrated into the social area. It is equipped with a dual-voltage refrigerator/freezer, a multi-burner electric stove, a microwave, deep stainless steel sinks, and an abundance of oak cabinetry storage.
Master Stateroom: Located forward behind a private bulkhead, the owner's cabin features a center-line queen island berth, twin hanging lockers, and private reading nooks.
Split-Entry Head: The oversized head compartment features a rare luxury for a boat of this vintage: a completely seamless, molded fiberglass walk-in stall shower, preventing the entire bathroom from getting wet during use. It includes dual access doors from both the main salon and the master stateroom.
Propulsion & On-Board Systems
Beneath the salon floor lies a clean, heavily insulated engine room accessed via removable deck hatches.
V-Drive Performance: Powered by twin 7.4L 454 big-block V8 gas engines running through V-drive inboard transmissions, the boat keeps its heavy machinery tucked far aft. This engineering choice is precisely what allowed Carver to lower the salon floor and create its signature single-level cabin.
Solid Hull Construction: Built on a solid fiberglass modified-V hull with a sharp 19-degree transom deadrise, the Santego delivers a stable, heavy ride that effortlessly tracks through chopped inland lakes and coastal waterways.
Self-Sustained Power: Designed for remote anchoring, the onboard electrical grid is supported by a marine generator (typically a 6.5kW Kohler or Westerbeke unit), providing full 110V power to run the dual-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating units away from the dock.
The Verdict
The 1990 Carver 380 Santego is a timeless choice for boaters who prioritize living space, comfort, and entertainment over raw speed. It trades sleek, narrow sport-boat styling for a beam-forward, high-volume layout that makes it one of the most liveable and social mid-sized cruisers ever built.
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Nominal Length
32ft
Length Overall
38.5ft
Beam
13.17ft
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Crusader
Engine Model
454
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
1320
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
1990
Drive Type
v
Engine 2
Engine Make
Crusader
Engine Model
454
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
1385
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
1990
Drive Type
v
Summary
1990 Carver 380 Santego
Specifications
The 1990 Carver 380 Santego (originally marketed as the 34 Santego) is a highly successful, maxi-volume sport cruiser celebrated for its innovative, single-level interior layout and low-profile "express bridge" design. Engineered primarily for entertaining and extended family stays, the vessel maximizes its 13-foot 2-inch beam by eliminating side decks to create a massive, full-beam salon featuring facing circular settees, a home-sized galley, and a private master stateroom forward. Topside, the boat is defined by its expansive flybridge with a unique, center-walkthrough windshield that provides safe, direct access to the foredeck. Riding on a solid 19-degree modified-V hull, this distinctive model perfectly balances the elevated visibility of a flybridge with the sleek aesthetic and social layout of an express cruiser.
FRESHWATER - TWIN 454 CRUSADER ENGINES - 350HP EACH - FLYBRIDGE W/ FULL ENCLOSURE - GENERATOR - SWIM PLATFORM - EXCELLENT LAYOUT - EASY STAIRS ACCESS TO FLYBRIDGE - LARGE AND SAFE COCKPIT SPACE - POPULAR MODEL - COMFORTABLE CABIN - FULL HEAT & AC +++
This boat has been maintained extremely well and offer amazing value and performance. Ready to go for its new owners, the perfect over nighter and day boat. Your floating cottage awaits!!
CALL NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING OR BOOK A PERSONAL VIDEO WALKTHROUGH
Dimensions
LOA: 38ft 6in
Beam: 13ft 2in
Minimum Draft: 3ft 4in
Bridge Clearance: 13ft 1in
Deadrise: 19 Degrees
Dry Weight: 19,300 lbs
Tankage (GALLONS)
Fuel: 216 Gal
Fresh Water: 90 Gal
Holding: 37 Gal
Engine(s)
Make: Crusader
Model: 454
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive: V-Drive
Fuel: Gas
Hours: 1320 & 1385
HP: 350hp Each (700HP Total
Generator
Make: Kohler
KW: 6.5
Hours: 528
Electronics/Mechanical
Furuno chartplotter/GPS
Kenwood Stereo
VHF
Windlass Anchor
Interior/ Exterior Equipment
Flybridge Helm & ControlsDual-Wide Helm Seat: Adjustable bench seating for the captain and a navigator.
Stainless Steel Steering Wheel: Hydraulic steering system helm station.
Dual Engine Instrumentation: Analog tachometers, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel, and volt meters.
Dual Shift & Throttle Controls: Morse-style mechanical split levers for independent engine and transmission operation.
Venturi Windshield: Tinted plexiglass wind deflector wrapping around the forward bridge console.
Center-Walkthrough Windshield Gate: Heavy-duty swinging fiberglass/plexiglass gate with integrated steps leading directly to the bow.
Compass: Ritchie surface-mounted magnetic navigation compass.
VHF Radio & Trim Tab Controls: Standard dash-mounted communications and marine Bennett trim tab rocker switches.
Bridge Seating & Deck Areas
Port & Starboard Bench Lounges: Facing fiberglass bench seats with marine-grade vinyl cushions and dry storage compartments underneath.
Forward-Facing Companion Bench: Located just forward of the helm console for additional guest seating.
Bimini Top / Canvas Enclosure: Standard stainless steel frame bimini top (often found on the brokerage market with full clear Eisenglass side curtains).
Radar Arch: Optional factory-molded fiberglass structural arch used for mounting radar domes, GPS antennas, and VHF whips.
Stainless Steel Safety Railings: Continuous welded 1-inch stainless steel grab rails wrapping the entire perimeter of the bridge deck.
Aft Cockpit & Swim Platform
Sliding Glass Cabin Door: Heavy-duty, tinted aluminum-framed sliding door with a separate sliding screen door for cabin ventilation.
Transom Boarding Gate: Starboard-side hinged door opening directly to the swim platform.
Integrated Swim Platform: Molded fiberglass platform featuring a recessed, fold-down stainless steel swim ladder.
Cockpit Bolsters: Padded perimeter vinyl coaming cushions along the gunwales (factory standard, though many have been replaced over time).
Self-Bailing Cockpit: Integrated floor drains channeling deck water directly overboard. Engine & Transmission Service Hatches: Removable deck hatches in the cockpit floor for direct access to the V-drive units and steering gear.
Foredeck, Ground Tackle, & Hull Exterior
Molded Bow Pulpit: Integrated fiberglass bow roller assembly for anchor storage.
Anchor Windlass: Factory-optional electric windlass (usually Maxwell or Simpson-Lawrence brands) with foot pedals on the bow and a rocker switch at the helm.
Anchor Locker: Deep, self-draining bow compartment for rode and chain storage, accessed via a deck hatch.
Mooring Cleats: Six heavy-duty, 10-inch stainless steel deck cleats (two bow, two midship/spring, two stern).
Bow & Side Rails: Welded stainless steel stanchions and lifelines running from the aft cockpit forward around the bow pulpit.
Deck Hatches: Three opening forward deck hatches (including one large main hatch over the master stateroom) equipped with built-in screens.
Rub Rail: Heavy-duty black vinyl rub rail with a protective stainless steel insert running the full length of the hull-to-deck joint.
Navigation Lights: International rule-compliant red/green bow lights and an all-around white anchor/running light on the arch or bimini.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/26 | Initial price | $28,289 |
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