2014 Carver 37 Sport Coupe

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I read that this is an upcoming model for the Carver line. Does anyone have any info on it? According to Carver, it's supposed to be released prior to the end of the year, however, that's really close.
 
UGH...I hope not...Silverton tried that, and, visually, it was a flop.
 
Check out boattest.com They have featured the new 34 and the new 40 recently.
 
I really hope it isn't either. However look at all the marquis that started the opposite way with the coupes turned into bridge boats.
 
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....or beerholder, if you have enough of them....but to me...the C40 is very awkward looking-and I am on my 3rd Carver, and I for the most part, love Carver's styling. That one, however, does nothing for me.
 
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....or beerholder, if you have enough of them....but to me...the C40 is very awkward looking-and I am on my 3rd Carver, and I for the most part, love Carver's styling. That one, however, does nothing for me.

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True true :) Then again, I like the 350 Mariner, and even the 44 Sojourn just a bit which quite a few people don't like. If it were me, i'd like them to figure how to do a bow seat like our 350. That seat is definitely the most popular spot on our boat.
 
Carver has come with some really uglyarse boats over the years. However, the space utilization in those uglyarse boats is second to none. I'll take function over form any day!
 
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I agree, I think they'll bomb with a coupe. The new 40 though looks good. http://carveryachts.com/models/C40/overview

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Never been a carver fan, nothing against the company or the boats they build. I like this model because it is "smart". Roomy, laid out nicely, beam is manageable, and the low profile is good also. What queers me a bit on a cosmetic end is the choice of wood finish. Although it is different and looks nice, it could become ugly and non appealing later down the road. In other words, when pink, red, etc., were used years back, we look at that now like, "Really" :). IMHO, traditional wood color and interior is the way to go. I still like this boat though.
 
I agree on the visual aesthetics. There are few Carvers you look at and go "WOW, that's beautiful". However, working at a marina/dealer, There aren't many I look at and ask myself "why did they do that?" like some other brands that shall remain nameless. Their quality, although maybe not as high as some others when new, seems to last longer during their lifetime. In other words, everything stays where Carver put it.
 
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I agree, I think they'll bomb with a coupe. The new 40 though looks good. http://carveryachts.com/models/C40/overview

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I wonder why they designed it with V-drives vs going with PODs considering the performance advantages of pods. That is unless, they didn't want to invest in the R&D in the hull to redesign it to take advantage of the pods.
 
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Originally posted by cmariner32

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....but to me...the C40 is very awkward looking-and I am on my 3rd Carver, and I for the most part, love Carver's styling. That one, however, does nothing for me.

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I couldn't agree more...I don't care for the look of the C32 or C40. They both appear bull-nosed and awkward, in my opinion.
That said, I do like that they are building new boats, and I would like to see what their vision of a 37' Sport Coupe would look like. Others have chimed in on the appearance of the Sojourn in the past, but I happen to really like it's look...it seems they have gotten away from it tho. The Carver website doesn't seem to be too in-depth on any of their models...
 
The blunt nose of the C series Carvers hints back to the olden days of yachting...early 1900s to about 1950 or so. It is also an emerging design trend in European boats. Although it has an odd look, the waterline length of the boat is greatly increased letting more boat be in the water allowing it to ride better. Think of how much boat is NOT in the water in any given Sea Ray or Regal and such. A 40' boat with a 30' waterline as opposed to a 34' boat with a 33' waterline. :-)
 
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The blunt nose of the C series Carvers hints back to the olden days of yachting...early 1900s to about 1950 or so. It is also an emerging design trend in European boats. Although it has an odd look, the waterline length of the boat is greatly increased letting more boat be in the water allowing it to ride better. Think of how much boat is NOT in the water in any given Sea Ray or Regal and such. A 40' boat with a 30' waterline as opposed to a 34' boat with a 33' waterline. :-)

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Hey Kenny...on the strength of yr suggestion, I will reserve final judgement, I'd really like to like it. :)
I have been aboard a C34 at the 2013 Toronto Boat Show, but would really like to see one or two out on the water...
The 2014 show is only a month away! (January 11-19). I hope the Carver dealer Crates has a C40 there, but somehow I have my doubts. It'd be nice if there was even some more news on the 37 SC by then.
 
I'm sure they'll have one down at the Miami show. I am so looking forward to this show for so many reasons :)
 
A lot of companies are going to the coupe style and IMO, rightfully so. Canvas is a time consuming VLPITA before, during and after a cruise. IIRC, the Regal SC has an optional piece of canvas for the cockpit. Everything else is glassed in. I like the wind in my face. A drop down wind screen would be ideal.
 
They're listed as stern drives, not pods. Stern drives on a 37 foot boat? No thanks.
 
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