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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.
The saloon, galley-dinette and helm station appear in sequence and are consistent as regards style.
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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.
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.
Designers: Nuvolari-Lenard and Donald L. Blount & Associates |
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
Hull: V hull with longitudinal stepsHull and structures construction material: composite material made of solid fiberglass with Knytex substrates for maximum strength.
The deck plate is reinforced with fiberglass laminate around the entire circumference. Bronze 4-blade propellers ZF 38x46; bow thruster and stern propeller
Deck: anti-slipping fiberglass with teak courses. Fiberglass roll bar with additional support for radar antenna.
Bow area: stainless steel stem fitting with anchor
windlass, anchor chain and anchor hidden from view; 77-
lbs. plow anchor; 246 ft anchor chain; Maxwell 4000
anchor windlass; Maxwell 1200 mooring winch; stainless
steel pulpit and lifelineCockpit: teak floor, engine room access by way of port in crew cabin aft
Aft platform: partially integrated with teak floor
Flying bridge: with double access from the saloon and from the cockpit, it is fitted with a bar cabinet, C- shaped sofa with table, three seats for pilot, co-pilot and passenger facing the dashboard, tender may be stored separately in the overhanging part of the flying bridge.
INTERIORS
Layout and characteristics: the main deck offers a
large open space with three different areas: the saloon,
the galley-dinette and the helm station. The spiral
staircase in the saloon leads to the flying bridge while
the one in the helm station leads to the cabins. The
master stateroom is fitted amidships, with two bathrooms,
hydromassage bathtub and shower, walk-in closet and
beauty corner. The guest cabin has twin beds and en suite
bathroom with two access doors while the VIP stateroom,
with bed in the center, is forward and has en suite
bathroom. Far aft, the crew cabin is accessible from the
swim platform. It includes twin berths and the toilet
from where one may enter directly in the engine room.
Helm stations: the main helm station is inside,
with central pilot seat and ample C-shaped sofa to port.
The secondary helm station is on the flying bridge, with
wheel to starboard. An auxiliary control unit is fitted in the cockpit.
FITTINGS
Standard fittings: 80,000 BTU air conditioning
system, electronic navigation equipment, autopilot, teak,
gangway, washer-dryer, dish-washer, crew cabin, bow
thruster, stern thruster, Bimini top, hydraulically-
operated aft platform 
Suggested optional fittings: helm station in
cockpit, power assisted steering, video cameras in engine
room and in cockpit, icemaker on flying bridge, table in
cockpit, intercom, LCD TV in cabins.
IMPRESSIONS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TESTINGWind: force 1
Sea: 1.
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
Deck: excellent, with comfortable and level side decks and flooringCockpit: very well protected mostly because it is almost totally covered by the protruding aft part of the flying bridge
Flying bridge: superbly designed and fitted, with the area assigned for storing the tender in the background
Interiors: excellent. The master stateroom is especially comfortable and elegant
Passengers' comfort: highGalley: practical and elegant, it is perfectly integrated in the style of the saloon, serving as bar counter as well
Bathrooms: excellent
Engine room: excellent accessibility and operation
Electrical switchboard: excellent.
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