And it appears it's been time well spent. The
flagship of a range that spans 20 motoryachts,
sedans and cruisers, the Voyager 530 retains its
maker's trademark efficient use of interior
space, combined with an injection of European
megayacht styling - both inside and out.
This is a tri-level craft with all the
appointments one would expect, given its
$1m-plus pricetag.
With the flybridge/command deck comprising a
large dinette, lounge with seating for eight and
a wet bar, it is an excellent entertainment
area. Located to starboard is an easy-to-access
hatch that leads directly to the pilothouse on
the main deck level.
In
tune with its big-boat personality, there is
also storage for a dinghy up to 10ft in length.
At
main deck level a spacious aft deck leads to the
saloon via large stainless-steel sliding doors.
Here there is a large L-shaped convertible sofa
with adjoining cocktail table to starboard. An
island bar located to port introduces the
fully-equipped galley and adjoining
entertainment centre.
Throughout the main deck level and below, custom
cabinetry is finished in rich cherry wood.
Meanwhile, at the pilothouse helm seating for
six surrounds the captain with family and
friends, keeping the entire group involved in
every aspect of the voyage.
The helm area is completed by an overhead
console and a generous navigation package that
can include a range of optional pilothouse
electronic equipment such as video monitoring
system, GPS, plotter and more. An adjustable
command seat features power-assisted controls
for precise seating positions.
According to Carver, the 530 can accommodate up
to eight in three private staterooms including a
master stateroom aft, a guest stateroom forward
and a side stateroom with bunks (this can be
configured as an optional office).
Entry to living accommodation is via a carpeted
curved companionway which leads forward and to
starboard of the main pilothouse helm station.
Amidships, the master stateroom boasts a private
head, queen island berth, hanging storage and
optional entertainment centre. The guest
stateroom also features a queen-size island
berth with private access to the head.
The 530's fibreglass hull measures 16.38m with a
4.67m beam and 1.45m draft. Powered by the
standard twin 450hp Cummins 6CTA diesel
inboards, it has an indicated top speed of over
24kt and cruises efficiently at around 20kt.
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CARVER 530 VOYAGER |
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Priced from $ (subject to $US) |
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Type: Pilothouse motoryacht |
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Construction: Fibreglass |
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Length (w/swim platform): 16.38m |
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Beam: 4.67m |
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Draft: 1.45m |
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Deadrise: not given |
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Weight (w/fuel & water): 19,278kg |
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Rec/max hp: 2 x 450/2 x 800hp |
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Fuel capacity: 3028lt |
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Water capacity: 757lt |
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* Prices & data correct at time of
publication |
