Hurricane Damaged 44' Carver Affordable Liveaboard Auction | Harbor Yacht Tours

[@HarborYachtTours]

The starting bid was $7,500 for this Carver but by the time I got this video up the auction ended and someone must of bought it because its no longer listed and unfortunately I can't find out what it sold for. What do you think it was worth assuming the worst, that is salt water in the engine room? Do you want to see more salvage boats ?

[@ballparke]

Yes! More salvage videos. Would love to see what goes into making one of these float again, or what happens to them if they never get sold.

[@rogerreed905]

Yes more would be interesting . . And if you buy one vids on its resurection would be awesome too Take care . Bye from NZ👋🇳🇿👍🍻twa

[@_Briegel]

- Hull repair 10,000 incl. partial painting and polishing - Engine Volvo Penta approx. 25.000.- - Installation approx. 3.000.- (incl. small parts) - New tanks approx. 8,000 (incl. installation and disposal of old ones) - 1 set of new upholstery and mattresses inside and outside approx. 6.000.- - Woodwork (refurbishment or new production) estimated 100 hours at 70.-/h each Total approx. 7.000.- - Checking / repairing electrics (without new appliances!) approx. 3.000.- - Bimini, sun protection ectr. 15.000.- - New electrical equipment for ship operation (navigation, radio) incl. installation approx. 15.000.- - Professional interior cleaning approx. 30 h at 40.- each makes approx. 1.200.- Together: around 93,000.- Conclusion: For the money I get a well-maintained, identical yacht and don't have to wait months for repairs. It would only pay off if I can do most of the work myself and the engines are not a total failure. Then half the money could be enough to make it all worthwhile again! Edit: Oh yes, the wage prices refer to Europe, I don't know the wage level in the USA!

[@LiberaceProtege]

Hey guys thinking of you and this latest hurricane Milton on its way. Wishing you safety and lots of good luck this week. Otherwise it's been nice knowin' ya! Haha Just a little hurricane humor. Please post something on Thursday or Friday so we know you're ok, will you? Steve Garey

[@matthewtoland5888]

More salvage for sure

[@kaisailor1]

I've worked on Carvers in the past. They're not great boats but big and roomy as liveaboards. I'm a sailor and former sailboat builder, so these boats aren't really on my radar anyway. But under 10k for a decent, spacious liveaboard is not too bad. As long as the hull is good and there are no leaks. Things like rails and things are easily replaced, especially in Florida.

[@mralph8795]

Can you help me find a damaged trawler?

[@stratolestele7611]

I had a '43 express cruiser. Large bi-level cockpit, enormous foredeck, while down below you had 6'4" headroom, u-shaped galley, typical salon, head w/ sep shower, etc. But bottom line, yes, express cruisers are sexy to look at, the trade-offs are immense when it comes to interior space. They're best suited for day boats, overnighters, weekenders for a couple. The 44' Carver is in a different league entirely. A gorgeous layout, generous beam, upscale flooring, diesels, excellent galley and dinette, good-size heads,and I think the lines are perfect. OTOH, I'm not into the 36" at all. I never liked that period that started in the 2000s where the boats looked like hi-top sneakers. Not a nautical look in the slightest. I suppose I'm just a traditionalist and prefer making compromises that give you proper side decks, rails, and other features that favor seaworthiness and classic styling over fashionable interior spaces.

[@HarborYachtTours]

Agreed I think the silverton makes some of the ugliest “high top” looking boats. Also the absolute worst to have to detail. Ask me how I know.

[@WOOD-BOOGER-lc4fl]

Gorgeous Yacht! Would make a great 2 person liveaboard! ❤❤

[@williamburns9731]

Well there could be many more after current hurricane. Yeah stay safe in Florida 😮😮

[@PhilipRawbon-rk8uv]

Great vid..more please!..doing a refit on a 88 Avanti 32 footer..

[@HarborYachtTours]

Sweet I’d like to do some refit videos

[@saldun2603]

So many hoops and regulations uninsured or over insured boats. Good lord sounds like fun fun. I like it!

[@RavenTacticalGaming]

nothin a little flex seal and some elbow grease wont fix. Im trying to get a hurricane damaged boat for a project. Keep em' commin!

[@HarborYachtTours]

Should be plenty coming into market.

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

Hey 👋 thanks 😊 that was interesting 🧐

[@HarborYachtTours]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sempertalis1230]

I would make it dependent on the engines. What you showed can be fixed easyly with not too much money. However i suspect this is an insurance write off because something bad happened to the engines.

[@mikeboggs5987]

Not a Carver fan but this thing sure is roomy! I think for the time and money I would go for a sport fish model maybe Hatteras or Bertram. Something to hold it's value! Just my opinion! Great video.

[@HarborYachtTours]

I agree thanks for watching

[@mikeyadrick5154]

Like to see Salvage Boats. Want to see what the finally sell for-----Mikey, Belfair, Wa

[@oneamericanpatriot108]

The box on the hard top is for your emergency raft and EPIRB

[@HarborYachtTours]

Thanks fellow patriot

[@1tobicat]

Put a hundred grand in it and you’ll have a $75,000 boat!

[@brightlight1]

Yea you know it 👍😀😀🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@BG-rk5yi]

This one will live up to the definition of BOAT ! Break Out Another Thousand ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jeff-kw8jj]

Just a heads up for anybody looking for an aft Cabin boat, regardless of manufacturer.... be sure you splash the boat and go into the AFT bedroom usually the master..... they're very splashy and noisy, unless they have the cockpit extension.....?😮😮

[@mvlivinthedream9601]

I have an aft cabin, Yes a bit noisy if your rocking at night but really is not an issue.

[@LegacyCruises-g6t]

I bought it! Sweet video

[@HarborYachtTours]

Did you really? That’s funny you found this video. Do you mind saying how much you paint or maybe emailing me just wondering how much these auctions go for. Did she take on water? I didn’t see much damage

[@LegacyCruises-g6t]

@@HarborYachtTours that’s rain water mixed with some oil/fuel boats not bad I’ve done about a dozen of these auction boats I do all my own work and know the right people. It’ll only be about $5000 for me to make it right. I know what others mean about costing 10s of thousands to fix but that’s if you pay other people.

[@LegacyCruises-g6t]

I’m not to far I’m in Pinellas so if you want we can make an after video when I finish it.

[@HarborYachtTours]

@@LegacyCruises-g6t absolutely I’d love to do that with all your boats. It will get a ton of views. Maybe film some of the work being done as well. Shoot me an email so we can talk. It’s in the description area

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Open the seacocks, and pressure wash from the top down with an anti-bacterial...It'll be worth it to someone to refurbish. It looks like great bones to work with. Would love to see a tour of the big ship showed in your drive in and out of the shipyard. Unless something fell over an punctured the tank,I don't see how a diesel tank would leak in only 30 years.

[@HarborYachtTours]

Yes, I would love to get on some of these boats that are being refit doing it before and after.

[@patriot130]

15,000 tops ...You could dial that boat in cosmetically for 50 grand plus solar... throw another 50 grand in engine room and have a pretty smokin hot loop boat you would have to do allot of the work yourself but o well it allows you to know the fingerprint of that vessel good for future maintenance issues ... But 4000 plus hours on them pony's could be a bit of a bummer and costly.

[@brianemerson2758]

be a hard sell for me,i mean i dont have 115k in my pocket just to get this thing right cosmetically plus engine work to many unkowns

[@SirAdamMeek]

I love how KZbinrs say, "Damaged by the hurricane" and everyones first thought is, which one?

[@jimbo7577]

Both?

[@LegacyCruises-g6t]

@@SirAdamMeek neither it was on auction before these storms possible it could’ve banged up in debbie

[@kjr07002]

@@SirAdamMeek this was my boat. It was damaged in Ian.

[@simpleman2]

Happy Dam Hurricane, again,

[@HarborYachtTours]

Just another day in paradise.

[@simpleman2]

@@HarborYachtToursBuckle Up

[@dandvorak9760]

Here comes Milton!! Likely will create more video opportunities for you, but unfortunate for the owners. 😢

[@amexna]

Brian, I am up in Georgia. This got me thinking after Helene hit. I wonder if someone could assemble a bunch of these battered boats on a piece of property and create a tiny home community? Hmmmm. I don't know if it would be legal or not, but it sure could provide a bunch of housing for folks.

[@HarborYachtTours]

I have 5 acres and have thought of doing that with an air bnb. The redneck yacht club.

[@amexna]

@@HarborYachtTours yes! I would imagine that they would be similar to mobile homes as far as codes go. Worth looking into for sure.

[@sandiegowildcat]

The challenge would be air conditioning. You would have to install mini-splits. Also find a solution for grey and black water. A travel trailer or FEMA trailer is the better solution.

[@anthonygeiss3708]

@@sandiegowildcat Honey wagon for black water.

[@briansmyla8696]

@@sandiegowildcat You could install a central cooling tower and circulate water through the Cruisair units that are already installed.

[@chrismaines1285]

With bull repair, age and mold, leaks, I’d go $5000 and not more. It’s gonna cost and a lot of care to shape up.

[@brianemerson2758]

yep 5k is my bid,knowing imma have to put 100k in it

[@hawkdsl]

I imagine there are quite a few deals out there after the 1, 2 hurricane punch.

[@HarborYachtTours]

For sure

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

Looks like it was beautiful in it's day. I don't begin to know enough to comment otherwise.

[@stephenurmano2198]

This isn’t hurricane damage, it’s lack of constant and diligent cleaning to beat back fungus and mold the bane of on the water living. Walk throughs on boats by non boaters have little value as in the case of this one. I saw the post by the previous owner detailing previous condition and how it got this way. This boat would clean up nicely with the right owner, just by pass the middleman that only adds cost.

[@Whatthe243]

They go between 75 and 100k ready to go

[@johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899]

Boat has promise. A little TLC and $$$$$One thing for sure no freezing damage.

[@sethsellars344]

Shout out to the UTSA roadrunner cup. Random for a boat in Florida

[@fisherman5845]

How could anyone bid on that boat with out seeing what is going on in the engine room

[@peterpreen]

love you to do some on catamaran sail yachts

[@BuceGar]

Show us the big boat!

[@willielear732]

Like to know how you find these salvage boats

[@johnpelszynski6646]

MAD MAX BOAT. LEAVE IT NASTY.

[@markbolin9252]

Your Funny, Mad Max:)

[@magnavoxfifty]

Someone was living in that thing. Nothing wrong with that though. Some elbow grease and she's good to go. change the fluids. the electrics should be fine they're waterproof.

[@kenbrown1440]

Questionable boat prior to the damage, much more after.

[@HarborYachtTours]

I’d have to agree Ken

[@kimberlyholland8864]

Was this same boat on NautiStyles a couple months ago?

[@HarborYachtTours]

I don’t think so

[@PottleWealth]

5,000 hours on the diesels? Time to replace them. What is a good estimate? $40,000? Probably more?

[@HarborYachtTours]

they can run for 20k hours

[@LegacyCruises-g6t]

Ctas I’d say they can do 10 with some. Maintenance 20k is pushing it but you never know if it was babied maybe.

[@Edwib-w5h]

How does a person get to go to those auctions before they happen?

[@Edwib-w5h]

What the draft on that 44’?

[@jcmaristany14]

What auction is this??

[@tedhitsman841]

No interior helm?

[@HarborYachtTours]

Nope

[@mariebaxter473]

As an old welder ,Glad i dont live that side of the pond , All easy fix issues , and i would be asking the wife , Can i get one ?Cant help wonder what it costs a year in mooring or other unseen costs ?

[@HarborYachtTours]

Thanks for commenting

[@killeresk]

Looks like it will need a lot of work.

[@joshreyburn988]

What site does the auctions?

[@jerrycallender7604]

The 'tub' at the beginning looks like a Feadship.

[@HarborYachtTours]

I’d love to see her after the refit. How big do you think it was ?

[@jerrycallender7604]

@@HarborYachtTours 110'?

[@HarborYachtTours]

@@jerrycallender7604 good guess I’d say

[@mehogandhenry7132]

i'd put it in the woods for a cabin

[@ammerudgrenda]

These older gas hungry boats are dime-a-dozen. I looked at a couple here in Seattle and they were both under $20k. I would count on at least 50 grand to get it up to a reasonable standard + 1000 hours of elbow grease. Hopefully, no engine related issues.

[@jmkikkawa]

It's a diesel.

[@ammerudgrenda]

@@jmkikkawa Ok, I noticed later on, thanks. Diesel is definitely a plus.

[@mtnplv]

Hello,how can l buy like your boat.please write bro.

[@mysticvalley2003]

Thats not a hurricane damaged boat, its an old boat which was run down to begin with that had little value before the storm that rubbed up against the dock...total value $3,000 add cost of all repairs $125,000

[@ammerudgrenda]

Yep, that’s reality.

[@NeoDon1]

$750 my final offer!

[@RHodge317]

money pit

[@Steve-ck3yf]

It's an electric hydrolic entrance to engine room?😮

[@HarborYachtTours]

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. Those were great when the batteries dead.

[@foxtrot-oscar-f2u]

...."There's a sucker born every minute" P.T. Barnam

[@carlcalvin1479]

If it wasn't for the water in the engine room, totally can be restored. But the engine room needs to be gutted and everything replaced new. There's the expense

[@LegacyCruises-g6t]

Water is 1/2’ deep everything is fine

[@RalphTempleton-vr6xs]

60k to put it right, and then you still have a 30 year old Carver. I'd walk away. I wouldn't run, exactly, but that is a lot of work and mucho dinero

[@RUSTYM38]

How do you bid? I don’t see the auction?

[@HarborYachtTours]

Sold right away

[@RUSTYM38]

Where would I have bid?

[@BigSwede58]

Nothing $30,000-$40,000 won’t fix !

[@b.s.457]

Du besitzt ein Boot? 🤔

[@HarborYachtTours]

He meant to say nothing 300-400k won’t fix 😂

[@MovieMuscle]

If those engines are toast, that won't even cover the repair bills on those diesels.

[@RUSTYM38]

I am looking and I live 30 miles away

[@ElviraPeters-p4i]

Video ist wirklich interessant, aber die Stimme könnte besser sein.

[@HarborYachtTours]

Thank you. I have a mic now.

[@simpleman2]

👍✌️

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

Too far from Vancouver island in Canada to be worth while. Sure like the boat

[@wilmeaux12]

Even after the many K$'s to rehab this thing, you would still have a Carver. No thanks.

[@bucknaykid4236]

7500 not a penny more

[@RUSTYM38]

What are they asking for it?

[@HarborYachtTours]

she sold right away not sure for how much

[@DeanSchumacher]

It will buff out lol 😂😂

[@jmkikkawa]

Machinery spaces not of interest?

[@johnjones-q9q]

USS MInnow

[@allan9603]

USS Minnow😅😂

[@fransiscocortez8618]

Forsale

[@zwilkinson2]

They screwed that hatch shut.

[@HarborYachtTours]

I thinks it’s hydrolic

[@portagepete1]

But now It's 28 years old and needs work everywhere, when a hurricane is in the forecast and people leave their boat in harm's way insurance should not cover it.

[@philo5096]

More money to throw away. Boats eat up too much money. Its insane.

[@bally1213]

Money pit 😳

[@sproket168]

This screams mid-life crisis. Advice. If you're going to buy something, (hurricane damaged) buy as new as possible and make sure the engines turn over. The rest is chance. If you're a newbie to big boats, dont buy one. You'll also never be able to insure it so good luck docking in a Marina. Im also pretty sure this isn't hurricane damaged..

[@johnpelszynski6646]

I'LL PASS.

[@sunniclark6827]

Whatever was spent buying, double that for refurbishing! 😢

[@darrinjones3736]

Carver doesn't build a great boat and this one is rough.

[@MikeRoth-ex1wk]

Wow the ss minow has been found wheres the skipper?

[@JC-wl5wz]

I would want money to haul it away

[@kjr07002]

That’s my boat! I had just gone through a divorce and my ex wife was living on it. I had that boat in pristine condition before she ruined it. The inside galley upholstery was re done in 2019. I used to wax and buff her every 6 months. She never took on water during the hurricane, I’m not sure why there’s black water in the bilge. The engine room should’ve opened up, I was just down there a month or two before this video was posted. She completed the loop once and I took her across the Gulf to Cape Coral, FL from Corpus Christi, TX. Those 8.3L Cummins still purred like brand new. All of the electronics worked but after the hurricane the covers fell off and she never put them back on which is why they were damaged by the sun. If anyone has any questions, let me know!

[@HarborYachtTours]

Thanks for commenting. That’s so funny. It’s a small world because the guy who bought it also commented here. Definitely looks like a winner wish I had a spot deep enough to get something like this.

[@LegacyCruises-g6t]

Towing it out tomorrow then I’m going to start working on it seems like everything’s still good. I will know about the motors soon. One question any tricks to windlass and is the manual windlass tool on the boat?

[@bobpadgett9082]

What you want for it

[@HarborYachtTours]

@@LegacyCruises-g6t Hey Capt not sure if you got my other response to your comment. Please shoot me an email [e-mail] id love to do some work with you

[@LegacyCruises-g6t]

@@kjr07002 any idea on why the halon fire extinguisher was not in the holder?

[@Rob-v5o]

Just sit right back....

[@fransiscocortez8618]

Boatforsale

[@richardhill2260]

Gotta have engine room info. Useless video wo this

[@fransiscocortez8618]

Boatyes

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

Sad, auctioning off other peoples dreams.

[@ralphchristian9273]

Nice yaucht less than $1000 to restore if no water in engine room

[@ammerudgrenda]

Joking, right?

[@danielrandolph9170]

None of them boats worth a dime if it sunk salt water ended its life a fool to buy it

[@tradeterminatoralgotrading3366]

Im in a one . Reach out to. Me

[@HarborYachtTours]

What do you have ?

[@boneseyyl1060]

Carvers aren't worth a nickel. Paper thin hulls, I wouldn't take one out in more than 2 foot of chop. They are floating hotels, not boats, and everything is done cheap, cheap, cheap. You could dump a ton of money in this one and it still wouldn't be worth a nickel.

[@cjstats1514]

That's absolutely not true about the hall or everything done cheap. They were the best at their catagory in the 89s and 90s. Very thick halls untill you get to the 2000s. They are leasure boats. They're not supposed to be rough water or performance boats.

[@Gdude355]

Be glad you didn't win the bid. Dealing with Owl Creek is like waking up, naked, in a boy bar, smelling like baby oil, with a new bulls eye tattoo on your azz, and feeling lucky!

[@HarborYachtTours]

Good to know

[@Albert-my3yt]

It's a complete restoration job. You can get it for 7500 but you gonna need to put at least 30,000 in it to get it half decent. Not to mention all the time consumption. I'll pass on this one.

[@johnware6272]

I think your estimate is low....very low.

[@Albert-my3yt]

@johnware6272 oh, I feel ya. My estate is if he can do all that crap himself. Hard to say

[@johnware6272]

Agreed

[@MovieMuscle]

You could easily put that into those motors alone,if not more.

[@dannycreech4177]

NO BUENO!! 👎🏼

[@williammclaughlin186]

Stay away from it try and work on the inboards

[@jamesmac6679]

Carver boats have few hours because when the owner finds out it a piece of shit they don't want be seen in it!

[@HarborYachtTours]

thanks for the dumb reply lol