Research 2010 - Carver Yachts - Carver 38 Super Sport

The 38 Super Sport is the definitive answer to fun. With two bridge configurations to choose from and a substantially large cockpit, there's always room for more guests and additional activities, whether you choose extended cruising or fishing. For those who live to fish, a sports package option is available, and includes all the must-have amenities and useful conveniences. Foredeck access is safe and easy, while overall structural integrity is best in its class thanks to our unique C.A.S.T. system. Plus, the 38' is uniquely available with the revolutionary Volvo IPS engines equipped with the IPS Joystick Control for precision control.

Interior spaces make full use of the beam to create a more spacious salon and galley. The comfortable master stateroom is richly styled, and the guest stateroom features a double berth that converts to twins. Both feature pillow top innerspring mattresses for a more restful night onboard. Finally, handcrafted cherry wood cabinetry and furnishings - featuring a superior high gloss wood finish - provide the perfect backdrop for any of the sophisticated Carver décor packages.
Draft: 31 ft. 5 in.
Beam: 13 ft. 5 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 334
Water tank capacity: 86
Holding tank capacity: 45
Standard features:
Construction
Cherry wood bulkheads,
cabinetry, trim, & doors
throughout cabin, with
high-gloss finish
Fabricated aluminum floor
frames with stainless steel
stanchions
Hand-laid, molded
fiberglass components
featuring composite
laminate hullsides, decks, &
cabintops
Hull bottom sandblasted
in preparation for bottom
paint; assures adherence
and eliminates the “peeling
effect”
Molded fiberglass stringer
system
Solid fiberglass hull bottoms
with Knytex substrates &
Vinylester barrier coat
Structural engine mountings
- reinforced stringer
mountings with doublegusseted,
angle steel plates
Tinted, tempered safety
glass frameless window
systems
Unitized deck, cockpit, &
cabintop construction with
integral aluminum truss
reinforcement in cabintop
structure


Mechanical
Carver Docking System™
- v-drive engines receive 6
hp, 7.3” (18,5 cm) diameter
Side Power® bow & stern
thrusters providing 176 lbs.
(80 kg) of thrust; Volvo IPS
engines receive IPS Joystick
Control
Cutlass bearings -
synthetic rubber composite
Dripless shaft logs
Exhaust mufflers -
engines, generator
Fresh water cooling -
engines
Fuel tanks (2) - 167 gallons
(632 L) each, welded,
baffled 5052 aluminum
Hydraulic steering
Internal seawater strainers
Propellers - 4-blade,
Certifiable Manganese
Bronze, 20” (51 cm)
diameter, manufacturercertified
Propeller shafts - Aquamet®,
1.5” (38 mm) diameter
Rudders & struts - 421
manganese bronze
Tides Marine® SureSeal
Shaft Seals - self-aligning
Nitrile lip seal, maintenance
free, spare lip seal included
Trim tabs - stainless steel,
hydraulic


Engine Room
Bilges coated with white,
low-VOC gelcoat
Bulkheads laminated to
hull sides & stringers
Insulation - acoustical &
thermal, vinyl vapor barrier
Lights (5) - 3 fluorescent,
2 halogen (in aft bilge),
overhead, controls mounted
in salon


Electrical
AC/DC distribution panels
with magnetic circuit
breakers & integral bilge
blower controls; AC & DC
voltmeters; AC ammeter
Batteries (4) - 31 series
starting batteries, Deka
Marine®, cold cranking
rating of 950 amps, reserve
capacity of 205 minutes at
23 amp draw, 100 amp/hour
rating [(4) engine]
Battery- dedicated 31
series, Deka Marine®, deep
cycle, (12V), cold cranking
rating of 950 amps, reserve
capacity of 225 minutes at
23 amp draw, 105 amp/hour
rating [(1) ship service]
Battery charger - (1) 60 amp
charger for the engines and
ship service batteries
Dockside inlet - CATV with
50’ (15,2 m) of white cord
Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupt (GFCI) protection -
all electrical outlets
Shore power connector - 30
amp
Shore power cord (1) -
Marinco® 50' (15,2 m) white
Wiring system - tinned
copper strand wire,
harnessed, color-coded,
labeled, meets or exceeds
ABYC standards


Safety & Navigation
65-5-5-5 marine grade
bronze seacocks for thruhulls
on hull bottom; marine
grade composite on hull
sides
Anodes - zinc, sacrificial
Battery master disconnect
switches
Battery restraint boxes
& straps
Bilge alarm - high water
Bilge blowers (4) - 4” at 240
cubic foot/minute (12V)
(10 cm at 6,8 cubic meter/
minute)
Bilge pumps (3) - 1500
gallons (5678 L) per hour
each, automatic/manual
operation
CO detectors in salon &
staterooms
Compass - Ritchie®
Navigator 4.5” (11,4 cm)
Flush Mount, illuminated,
dual-read
Engine alarms - temperature
& oil pressure
Fire suppression system -
automatic, FE241
Galvanic isolator/zinc saver
Horn - dual electric (12V),
trumpet
Internal bonding system
with size 8 gauge wire,
ABYC compliant
Molded nonskid surfaces
on all walk decks - diamond
pattern
Navigation lights (COLREGS)
Spotlight - ITT Jabsco®
Windlass


Water & Holding Systems
Fresh water storage tanks -
polyethylene; (1) 75 gallon
(284 L) with v-drive engines;
(2) 43 gallon with Volvo IPS
engines (163 L)
Fresh water tank level
monitor
Hot & cold transom
handshower
ITT Jabsco® Fresh Water
System - variable speed
drive pump sensor, Max®,
4.5 gallon/minute (17 liters/
minute) flow rate, high flow
filter
Shore water connection
with pressure-reduction
valve
Shower sump pump (1) -
automatic/manual
operation
Waste holding tank (1) - 45
gallons (42 L) with filtered
vent & dockside pumpout
Waste tank level monitor
Water & waste lines -
constructed of molecularly
cross-linked polyethylene
Water heater - 11 gallons


Decks
Bow rail - 1.0" (2,5 cm) O.D.,
lineal-buffed, welded
stainless steel, with
additional intermediate rail
amidships & forward
Bow rail stanchions - doublewelded
(inside & outside),
stainless steel, anchored to
aluminum backing plates
laminated into deck
Cleats - 10" (25 cm) stainless
steel: anchor (1), bow (2),
spring (4), stern (2) - bolted
through aluminum backing
plate
Deck toe rail
Grab rails (2) - stainless steel,
on cabin sides
Over-the-stem anchor roller
Rub rail molding - heavyduty,
1” & 3/4” 316L stainless
steel insert (25 mm & 19
mm)


Cockpit
92 ft2 (8,5 m2) approx.,
integral to hull & deck, selfdraining
Boarding access from port
or starboard dock
Command bridge stairway
- integral to deck with
stainless steel hand rail,
overhead stainless steel
grab rail, 3 courtesy lights
Electrical outlet
Hatch - guttered, supported
by gas shock, provides aft
bilge access
Lights (3) - courtesy,
recessed, with exteriormounted
switch
Lights (2) - halogen,
overhead, recessed, with
exterior-mounted switch
Side deck stairways (2) -
integral to deck with grab
rail, 2 courtesy lights
Storage lockers (2) - recessed
in sole
Transom door - fiberglass,
secures open & closed,
stainless steel hardware


Command Bridge
Access panel - behind
lounge backrest, provides
access to helm wiring
Electronics arch - welded
premium grade aluminum
painted with AWLCRAFT®
2000 acrylic urethane
topcoat for use in harsh
marine environments
Electronics arch access
plates (5) - corrosionresistant
polymer attached
with noncorroding screws &
waterproof sealant
Lights (2) - courtesy,
recessed, with exteriormounted
switch
Lounge - with storage
beneath, accommodates
4 adults
Self-draining walk surface
Storage lockers (2)
Table - molded fiberglass,
sliding, in front of lounge
Wet bar - molded fiberglass,
integral self-draining sink,
cold water tap, 2 storage
cabinets beneath
Windshield - wraparound,
tinted glass, painted
stainless steel frame


Helm
Accessory space -
for installing navigation
equipment
Adapter - 12V
Beverage holders (2) -
self-draining
Companion helm seat
- swivel pedestal, highquality
marine-grade
upholstery, embroidery
stitching, and arm rests
Dash - molded fiberglass
with brushed aluminum
accents
DC circuit breaker panel for
helm electronics
Displays (1 for each engine)
- digital LCD; tachometer,
hourmeter, engine oil
pressure, engine coolant
temperature, engine battery
voltage, fuel usage, fuel trip
usage, engine diagnostics
Gauges - analog; fuel level
and rudder angle
(1 for each engine)
Grab rail - stainless steel,
behind helm & companion
seats
Helm seat - swivel pedestal,
high-quality marine-grade
upholstery, embroidery
stitching, and arm rests
Rocker switch controls
Stereo speakers (2)
Tilt steering wheel


Boarding Platform
35 ft2 (3,3 m2) approx.,
integral to hull & deck
Boarding ladder -
telescoping, conceals in
boarding platform


Salon
Carpet - tufted cut pile,
crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Countertops - cherry wood
with sea rail
Curtains - décor-matched
Décor package -
5-piece decorator pillow set
Designer décor
Electrical outlet
Entertainment group -
20" Sole® LCD TV (built
to durable marine grade
standards), Clarion® CMD4
AM/FM/CD waterproof
marine stereo, Clarion®
DVD/CD/MP3 player, Sirius®
satellite radio system with 6
month trial subscription &
Apple iPod® Dock
Entrance door - tinted
glass, aluminum frame,
curved, sliding, handle lock,
2 deadbolts, with interior
screen
Floor access hatches - engine
room
Lights (3) - halogen,
overhead, recessed
Rocker light switches
Sofa - Flexsteel®,
with storage beneath
Stereo speaker
Storage cabinets(3)


Galley
Coffee maker - Black &
Decker®, black (110 V only)
Countertops - solid surface,
with stainless steel sea rail
in polished & brass finishes
Curtains - décor-matched
Designer décor
Electrical outlet
Flooring - Cherry
Lights (2) - halogen,
overhead, recessed
Microwave oven -
convection with grill,
built-in
Range - electric, 2-burner,
glass top
Refrigerator/freezer - Nova
Kool®, 7.5 cubic foot (212 L),
stainless steel, side-by-side
under-counter
Rocker light switches
Silverware tray
Sink - stainless steel, with
solid surface cover
Stereo speaker
Storage cabinets (3)
Storage drawers (4)
Vent fan - above range
Waste container - 9 quart,
round, white


Dinette
Carpet - tufted cut pile,
crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Curtains - décor-matched
Lights (4) - halogen,
overhead, recessed
Lounge - L-shaped
Rocker light switch
Table - cherry wood top;
2 brushed aluminum legs


Head
Clothes hook & towel ring
Electrical outlet
Entrance doors (2) - one to
master stateroom & one to
galley, solid cherry wood,
secure closed, stainless steel
hardware
Hardware highlights - brass/
chrome
Head fan
Hull portlight - frosted
privacy glass, with screen
Lights (2) - halogen,
overhead, recessed
Medicine cabinet - mirrored
doors, 2 shelves with sea
rails
Nonskid sole
Rocker light switch
Skylight
Vanity - granite-style top &
backsplash, integral sink,
storage beneath with 2
doors
Shower Stall / Water Closet
Countertop - granite-style
Lights (2) - halogen,
overhead, recessed
Nonskid sole
Shower door - clear acrylic
in aluminum frame, bi-fold,
secures open & closed,
stainless steel hardware,
matching sidelights
Shower head - removable
for use as hand-shower
Storage cabinets (2)
Toilet - VacuFlush®, pedestal
Toilet paper holder &
towel bar


Master Stateroom
Berth - queen, pillowtop
innerspring mattress
Berth step-ups (2) -
carpeted
Carpet - tufted cut pile,
crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Curtains - décor-matched
Designer décor
Electrical outlet
Entrance door - solid cherry
wood, pocket-style, secures
open & closed, stainless
steel hardware
Hanging lockers (2) -
automatic light, 3 shelves in
each with sea rails
Hull portlights (2) - fixed,
non-opening
Lights (3) - halogen,
overhead, recessed
Lights (2) - halogen,
overhead, directable for
reading
Mirror - on forward
bulkhead, conceals anchor
chain locker access
Overhead hatch -
tinted, lockable, inside
screen
Private head access
Rocker light switches
Stereo speakers (2)
Storage cabinets (7)
Storage drawer
Surround shelves -
cherry wood with sea rail


VIP Stateroom
Berth - double, converts
to twins with removable
center filler, with berth
covers
Carpet - tufted cut pile,
crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Countertops - cherry wood
Curtains - décor-matched
Designer décor
Electrical outlet
Entrance door - solid
cherry wood, split, pocketstyle,
secures open & closed,
stainless steel hardware
Hull portlight
Lights (4) - halogen,
overhead, recessed
Light - halogen, sconce,
directable for reading
Rocker light switch
Shelves (2) - cherry wood,
recessed
Storage - beneath mattress
Storage cabinets (3)


Companionway
AC & DC distribution panels
Carpet - tufted cut pile,
crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Countertop - cherry wood
with sea rail
Curtains - décor-matched
Hand rail - stainless steel,
on stairway
Hull portlight - with screen
Lights (2) - courtesy,
recessed
Rocker light switch
Storage cabinet - with
sliding, curved, cherry wood
tambour door