Any idea what boat this is?
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That looks like the Carver 28 Riviera which was in production from 1983-89 they may have made a 32 model or perhaps thats Length includes the pulpit swim platform etc.
Beam is 11.1, Draft 2'10 weight 8900 LBS water 52 gals fuel 160 gals. They says it comes with twin 220 HP gas engines. Cruise is listed as 20 Knots top speed is around 28 knots. This info was from The Mcknew Parker consumers guide to Family & express cruisers. She looks shiny Somebody's been buffing !
Beam is 11.1, Draft 2'10 weight 8900 LBS water 52 gals fuel 160 gals. They says it comes with twin 220 HP gas engines. Cruise is listed as 20 Knots top speed is around 28 knots. This info was from The Mcknew Parker consumers guide to Family & express cruisers. She looks shiny Somebody's been buffing !
I looked at the brochure linked through the Carver forum and it doesn't look like any of them. I like the way it looks and would like to get more info as a possible addition to the long list I am compiling for future purchase.
I stand corrected.. it is a Riviera. It's in the 1983 brochure.
The example in the pic I attached seems to be in pristine condition, no doubt!
I stand corrected.. it is a Riviera. It's in the 1983 brochure.
The example in the pic I attached seems to be in pristine condition, no doubt!
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It's a Carver 2807 Riviera with the optional hardtop. They made a 32 foot aft cabin, but it was a flybridge model. This Riviera sold very well for Carver and for us in the '80's and into the late '90's on the used market
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The Riviera is a lot of boat for 28' but the big problem is the aft cabin is completely separate from the main cabin. You have to go outside to go from one cabin to the other. I'm pretty sure it only has one head, so if you are in the aft and have to go potty during the middle of the night, you have to walk thru the cockpit to get to the main cabin.
Yes, Carver did make a 32 aft with flybridge back then (my brother had one), but that definitely is the 28 Riviera.
Yes, Carver did make a 32 aft with flybridge back then (my brother had one), but that definitely is the 28 Riviera.
I have this model of Carver Riviera #2807. Mine is equipped with Mercruiser 230 HP twins.FW cooled.
With regards to engine access, I agree that in the original conformation of the cockpit seating, engine access is laborious. What I did was to remove the large fiberglass box on which the helm seat is attached. I installed a pedestal base on the engine hatch on to which a 26" pedestal is attached and in turn the original Carver helm seat. The removal of the seat and pedestal (remove 3 allen cap screws) takes less than 2 minutes allowing for quick access to the starboard engine. I should note that port engine access for the purpose of changing filters (oil and gas)checking oil, winterizing etc. is easily done since when the hatch is removed, there is more than enough room under the secondary floor on which the companion (dining) seat is located. These engine hatches are not hinged, but rather slide out of the way. I suggest that there are a lot of boats that are more troublesome as to engine access than Carver Riviera, certainly mine.
Now if someone can find me a hardtop like that shown on this forum topic photograph,I will be really happy. Carver no longer can supply and my efforts to find one have been unsuccesfull.
With regards to engine access, I agree that in the original conformation of the cockpit seating, engine access is laborious. What I did was to remove the large fiberglass box on which the helm seat is attached. I installed a pedestal base on the engine hatch on to which a 26" pedestal is attached and in turn the original Carver helm seat. The removal of the seat and pedestal (remove 3 allen cap screws) takes less than 2 minutes allowing for quick access to the starboard engine. I should note that port engine access for the purpose of changing filters (oil and gas)checking oil, winterizing etc. is easily done since when the hatch is removed, there is more than enough room under the secondary floor on which the companion (dining) seat is located. These engine hatches are not hinged, but rather slide out of the way. I suggest that there are a lot of boats that are more troublesome as to engine access than Carver Riviera, certainly mine.
Now if someone can find me a hardtop like that shown on this forum topic photograph,I will be really happy. Carver no longer can supply and my efforts to find one have been unsuccesfull.