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Text and photographs by Corradino Corbò

Nautica Magazine
n. 532, August 2006

CARVER YACHTS MARQUIS 2130

When in 1954, Charlie Carter and George Verhagen thought of combining their last names to christen the yard which would have built their first boat, the only material used for yachting was wood.

Since then until the beginning of the '70s the Carver range developed according to the dictates of classic shipbuilding thus originating a way of thinking that would remain unchanged even with the advent of fiberglass. This explains the special refined touch that distinguishes, after so long, the range - which includes four models - that the American yard decided to call with a distinctive name: Marquis.

The 2130 described in this article is a motoryacht with a clean cut design, where the elaborated superstructures pleasantly stand out from the severe lines of the hull, with no sheer and low bulwarks. The impression of "lightness" the boat gives is typical of the design style of Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard who are quite familiar with megayachts.

Another interesting contrast is represented by the different layout of the two main outer areas: the flying bridge, ample and practical, acting as a real "sun deck" and the cockpit, clearly delimited by the bulwarks and by the above flying bridge extending aft and protecting it from the natural elements. At first glance, interiors appear sizeable. The area extending from the large sliding door aft to the windshield is on the same level - except for a small step leading to the helm station.

The saloon, galley-dinette and helm station appear in sequence and are consistent as regards style.

In the lower deck, the deluxe master stateroom is amidships. The nice and elegant VIP cabin is forward with central double bed and en suite bathroom and the comfortable and simple guest cabin is fitted with twin beds and en suite bathroom. The latter may be also accessed from the corridor. Far aft, in the crew cabin fitted with twin berths, an airtight door leads to the nice engine room, perfect example of architectural simplicity and technical quality.

TECHNICAL DATA

Fuel consumption indicated in the graph results from the readings taken by the Man control unit installed on board, nevertheless effective consumption at sea may differ from published data depending on the loads and their distribution on board, on the navigating conditions, on the engines state and adjustment as well as on the characteristics of the propellers used.

CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS

INTERIORS

FITTINGS

IMPRESSIONS

PERFORMANCE (with 50% full fuel and water tanks and three persons on board)
Cruising speed: 25 knots
Maximum speed: 30.6 knots.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
Seakeeping ability: excellent
Whell and flap response: excellent
Main helm station: excellent. The MTU electronic control levers are precise. Excellent visibility forward; good visibility on the sides and aft
Docking maneuverability: excellent, thanks to the helm station in the cockpit.

EVALUATION OF COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY