Research 2013 - Carver Yachts - 44 Sojourn

For more than fifty years Carver Yachts, has earned a reputation for designing yachts with spacious and comfortable accommodations that are built to superior construction standards. Our NEW 2011 44 combines a roomy bridge together with a striking contemporary interior making this a perfect yacht for combining family, friends and time on the water. The 44 Sojourn is available with the Volvo� IPS joystick controlled drive system for superior fuel efficiency and precise close quarter maneuverability.

The hull and deck lines of the Carver 44 Sojourn are noticeably different than other yachts. The 44 Sojourn was created with a design directive that established exterior and interior accommodations and efficient utilization of space as high priorities. Nobody does this better than the designers at Carver.

The Carver 44 Sojourn has the most spacious bridge of any boat this size. There is bridge seating for at least 12 people so your guests will be able to enjoy the view from aloft while underway and at dock side. Stepping inside the Carver 44 Sojourn you�ll immediately notice that the galley, salon and cabins are styled around a single-level floor plan with no steps to navigate or hamper ease of movement. The Sojourn is the most contemporary application of this distinctive design feature which Carver has spent years perfecting.

The 2011 Carver 44 Sojourn is new and unique; built with accommodations and features for people who appreciate creative use of space, contemporary styling and fresh new ideas in yacht design. Whether you boat alone, as a couple or as a large group, the Sojourn will accommodate your style of life on the water.
Draft: 3 ft. 10 in.
Beam: 13 ft. 11 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 412
Water tank capacity: 100
Holding tank capacity: 70
Standard features:
Construction
Cherry wood bulkheads, cabinetry, trim, & doors throughout cabin, with highgloss 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
Structural engine mountings - reinforced stringer mountings with gusseted, angle steel plates
Solid fiberglass hull bottoms with Knytex substrates & vinylester barrier coat
Tinted, tempered safety glass frameless window systems
Unitized deck, cockpit, & cabintop construction with integral aluminum truss reinforcement in cabintop structure


Water and Holding Systems
Fresh water storage tank (2) - 45 gallons (170 L) each, polyethylene
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) - 50 gallons (189 L) with filtered vent & dockside pumpout
Waste tank level monitor
Water & waste lines - constructed of molecularly cross-linked polyethylene
Water heater - 11 gallons (42 L)


Engine Room
Bilges coated with white, low-VOC gelcoat
Bulkheads laminated to hull sides & stringers
Insulation - acoustical & thermal, vinyl vapor barrier
Lights (6) - halogen, overhead, controls mounted in cockpit


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) - 200 gallons (757 L) each, welded, baffled 5052 aluminum
Hydraulic steering
Internal seawater strainers
Propellers - 4-blade, Certifiable Alloy NiBrAl, 22” (56 cm) diameter, manufacturercertified
Propeller shafts - Aquamet®, 1.75” (4,5 cm) 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


Electrical
AC/DC distribution panels with magnetic circuit breakers & integral bilge blower controls; AC & DC voltmeters; AC & DC ammeters
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]
Batteries (3) - 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) generator, (2) ship service]
Battery chargers - (1) 60 amp charger for the engines and ship service batteries; (1) 10 amp charger for the generator battery
Dockside inlet - CATV with 50’ (15,2 m) of white cord
Generator - 10.0 kW 60 Hz, Kohler® gasoline with sound shield, dedicated 31 series battery & 5 year warranty (9 KW 50 Hz internationally)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) protection - all electrical outlets
Shore power connector (1) - 50 amp (32 amp 220 V)
Shore power cord - Marinco® 50’ (15,2 m) white
Wiring system - tinned copper strand wire, harnessed, colorcoded, labeled, meets or exceeds ABYC standards


Boarding Platform
43.42 ft2 (4 m2 ) approx., integral to hull & deck
Boarding ladder - telescoping, conceals in boarding platform
Grab rail (1) - stainless steel, mounted above boarding ladder


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 - [12” (30,4 cm)stainless steel: anchor (1), bow (2), stern(2)]; [10” (25, 4 cm) stainless steel: , spring (4)] - bolted through aluminum backing plate
Deck toe rails
Grab rail - stainless steel, over cabin windows, running length of cabin
Over-the-stem anchor roller
Rub rail molding - heavy-duty, 3/4” (2 cm) stainless steel insert


Cockpit
45.9 ft2 (4,3 m2) approx., integral to hull & deck, self-draining
Command bridge stairway - integral to deck with stainless steel hand rail
Electrical outlet
Hatch - guttered, supported by gas shock, provides access to aft bilge
Lights (6) - courtesy, recessed, with exterior-mounted switch
Lights (3) - halogen, overhead, recessed, with exterior-mounted switch
Locker - in-deck, self-draining, for fender storage
Side deck stairways (2) - integral to deck with stainless steel grab rail
Transom door - secures open & closed, stainless steel hardware


Safety and Navigation
65-5-5-5 marine grade bronze seacocks for thru-hulls on hull botom; marine grade composite on hull sides
Anodes - zinc, sacrificial
Battery master disconnect switches
Battery restraint brackets
Bilge alarms (2) - high water
Bilge blowers (4) - 4” (10 cm) at 240 cubic foot/minute (6,8 cubic meter/minute) (12V)
Bilge pumps (3) - 1500 gallons (5678 L) per hour each, automatic/manual operation
CO detectors in salon & staterooms
Compass - Ritchie® Super Sport, 3.75” (9,5 cm) Flush Mount, illuminated, dual-read
Engine alarms - temperature & oil pressure
Fire suppression system - automatic, FE421
Galvanic isolator/zinc saver
Horn - dual electric (12V), trumpet
Internal bonding system with size 8 gauge wire, ABYC compliant
Isolation transformers on the internal shore power lines
Molded nonskid surfaces on all walk decks - diamond pattern
Navigation lights (COLREGS)
Spotlight - ITT Jabsco®
Windlass


Command Bridge
Electronics arch - welded premium grade aluminum painted with AWLCRAFT® 2000 acrylic urethane topcoat for use in harsh marine environments
Electronics arch access plates (3) - corrosion-resistant polymer attached with noncorroding screws & waterproof sealant
Lights (3) - courtesy, recessed, with exterior-mounted switch
Lounge - wraparound, accommodates 4 adults storage beneath
Self-draining walk surface
Wet bar - self-draining under-mounted sink, solid surface countertop, storage beneath


Galley
Coffeemaker - Black & Decker®, black (110 V only)
Countertops - solid surface
Designer decor
Duette blinds
Electrical outlet
Flooring - burled Cherry
Lights (3) - halogen, over countertop, recessed
Light - halogen, overhead, recessed
Microwave oven - Tappan®, 1.1 cubic feet (31 L), stainless steel, convection, built-in
Range - electric, 2-burner, smooth top
Refrigerator/freezer - Nova Kool®, 6.8 cubic feet (193 L), stainless steel, upright
Rocker light switch
Sink - stainless steel, under-mounted
Storage cabinets (3)
Storage drawer (1)
Utility room access - storage


Dinette
Carpet - tufted cut pile, crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Decorative ceiling light
Duette blinds
Lounge - L-shaped
Rocker light switch
Plate set
Table - base has side storage cabinet with dedicated plate storage & 3 drawers


Helm
Access panel - provides access to wiring below helm
Accessory space - for installing navigation equipment
Adapter - 12V
Beverage holders (3) - selfdraining
Companion helm seat - doublewide, starboard side
Dash - molded fiberglass with brushed aluminum accents & black leather accents
DC distribution panel - bridge 12V systems
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 rails & storage compartment in front of companion lounge
Helm seat - swivel pedestal, high-quality marine-grade upholstery, embroidery stitching, and arm rests
Lights (3) - courtesy, recessed
Rocker switch controls
Stereo speakers (2) - pre-wired
Tilt steering wheel
Windshield - tinted, wraparound, aluminum frame


Salon
AC & DC distribution panels
Carpet - tufted cut pile, crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Chair - Flexsteel®
Countertops - wood inlay with cherry wood sea rail
Decor package - 5-piece decorator pillow set
Designer decor
Duette blinds
Electrical outlet
Entertainment group - 26” Sole® LCD TV (built to durable marine grade standards), Clarion® DVD/CD/MP3 player, water-resistant Clarion® AM/FM/CD stereo, Sirius® satellite radio system with 6 month trial subscription & Apple iPod® Dock
Entrance door - aluminum frame, sliding, handle lock, dead bolt, with interior screen
Floor access hatches - engine room
Lights (11) - halogen, overhead, recessed
Rocker light switches
Sofa - Flexsteel®, with storage
Stereo speakers (2)
Storage cabinets (2)
Storage compartment (1)


Master Stateroom
Berth - queen, pillow top, innerspring mattress
Berth step-ups (2) - carpeted
Carpet - tufted cut pile, crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Curtains - decor-matched
Designer decor
Electrical outlet
Entrance door - solid cherry wood, pocket-style, secures open & closed, stainless steel hardware
Hanging locker - cedar-lined, automatic light
Hull portlights (2) - fixed, nonopening
Ledges (2) - cherry wood, with cherry wood sea rail top
Lights (6) - halogen, overhead, recessed
Mirrored headboard
Overhead hatch - translucent, lockable, inside screen
Rocker light switches
Stereo speakers (2)
Storage cabinets (6)
Storage drawers (2)


Master Head
Electrical outlet
Entrance door - from master stateroom, solid cherry wood, secures open & closed, stainless steel hardware
Head fan
Hull portlight - frosted privacy glass, with screen
Lights (4) - halogen, overhead, recessed
Medicine cabinets (3) - mirrored fascia
Nonskid sole
Rocker light switches
Toilet - VacuFlush®, pedestal
Towel ring & toilet paper holder - wall-mounted Vanity - solid surface top & backsplash, undermounted sink, drawer & storage cabinet beneath Shower Stall
Bench seat - integral
Hull portlight - frosted privacy glass, with screen
Light - halogen, overhead, recessed
Nonskid sole
Shower curtain - decor matched
Shower door - from master stateroom, solid cherry wood, secure closed, stainless steel hardware
Shower head - removable for use as handshower
Shelf - solid surface
Storage cabinet - mirrored fascia
Towel bar


VIP Stateroom
Berth - double, pillow top with storage beneath
Berth endtable - sapele pommele inlay with cherry wood trim & sea rail
Carpet - tufted cut pile, crush-resistant, 100% nylon
Countertops - wood inlay with ultraleather sea rail
Curtains - decor-matched
Designer decor
Electrical outlet
Entrance door - solid cherry wood, secures open & closed, stainless steel hardware Hanging locker - cedar-lined, automatic light, mirrored fascia
Lights - (6) halogen, overhead, recessed
Lights - (2) incandescent, directable for reading
Headboard - mirrored fascia with storage cabinet
Hull portlights (2) - with screen
Rocker light switch
Storage cabinets (2)
Storage drawers (2)


VIP Head
Electrical outlet
Entrance door from companionway, solid cherry wood, secures open & closed, stainless steel hardware
Head fan
Lights (3) - halogen, overhead, recessed
Cabinet - mirrored fascia
Nonskid sole
Rocker light switches
Robe hook
Toilet - VacuFlush®, pedestal
Towel ring & toilet paper holder - wall-mounted
Vanity - solid surface top, storage cabinet beneath Shower Stall
Light - halogen, overhead, recessed
Nonskid sole
Shower door - acrylic sliding door
Shower head