1998 Carver 53' _{(16.15 m)} 530 Voyager Pilothouse

Carver 530 Recent Maintenance & Repairs

• Both engines head gaskets replaced, full inspection and tune-up (02/2022)
• Generator head gasket replaced, full inspection and tune-up (02/2022)
• Replaced Port shaft (02/2022)
• Props were pulled, laser measured, trued and balanced (02/2022)
• Replaced Generator water pump, belts and air filter/silencer (04/2023)
• AC systems serviced and cleaned (06/2023).
• New P700 Jet pump installed for AC system (07/2023)
• Port IRM301 transmission overhaul (08/2023)
• Bottom sanded, Trinidad HD bottom paint, prop speed to shafts and props (08/2023)
• Replaced davit cable with Amsteel (202)
• AC system descaled (06/2023)
• Both engine oil/filter and fuel filters have been changed annually or at 250 Hrs. (08/2024)
• Engine and transmission cooler anodes replaced (05/2024)
• Heat exchangers inspected and cleaned (2024)
• Engines inspected by certified Cummins mechanic (2024)
• Generator oil /filters, fuel filters and air filter cone changed at 250hrs or annually (2025 @ 250 hours)
• Walker Air Seps cleaned and oiled (08/2024)
• New freshwater pump installed (08/2024)
• 4 New bilge blowers and relays installed (05/2024)
• Replaced both rudder post seals (2024)
• Replaced both alternators and belts (05/2024)
• All hoses and hoses clamp inspected and replaced as needed (2024)
• Props tuned (2025)
• Engines inspected by certified Cummins mechanic (2025)
• All main engine Injectors replaced (2025)
• Valves inspected and adjusted (2025)

Carver 530 Walk Through

You can board Escapade through the transom door via the swim platform, or over the gunwales with multi-level molded steps. The salon is accessible via the heavy-duty glass and stainless steel sliding door. The galley is to port on the same level as the spacious salon. The steps to starboard lead up to the pilothouse/upper salon. A curved companionway to starboard leads down to the stateroom level, featuring an ensuite master stateroom aft, an ensuite VIP guest stateroom forward, and an over/under bunk stateroom to port. The guest head is also accessible from the companionway.

The fully enclosed flybridge is accessible from the wide stairs in the pilothouse/upper salon or the cockpit ladder. The foredeck is accessible from the starboard side pilothouse door or via the exterior stairs from the cockpit.

Carver 530 Main Salon

The salon on Escapade is entered directly from the cockpit. The tinted-glass stainless steel door has a built-in sliding screen, as well as decorator privacy blinds. The floor is easy-to-maintain luxury vinyl planking. The large salon windows can let in plenty of natural light, or the wood blinds can be closed to keep out the sun or for privacy. There are also exterior sunshade screens on the salon windows.

Immediately to port in the salon on Escapade is a custom cabinet with storage and a lift TV featuring a 43” Insignia smart TV (02/2023)

The chocolate colored L-shaped salon settee with two reclining seats is to starboard. There is storage under part of the settee. The built-in end table at the end of the settee forward has a neutral colored Avonite countertop, and two open storage shelves.

The 12V electrical panel is port side of the steps leading to the pilothouse/upper salon; the 110V electrical panel is starboard of the steps.

All interior cabinetry is maple wood. All interior lights have been replaced with LED lighting.

Carver 530 Galley

The galley on Escapade is to port of the salon. There is a large neutral colored Avonite counter with 4 wood and chocolate bar-height seats. There is copious storage in the five drawer area under the counter. The galley appliances include: 8.1 cubic ft Vitrifrigo AC/DC refrigerator with freezer, a 3-burner Tru-Induction cooktop with overhead light and vent and a new June Smart oven. The appliances were all upgraded in 2023

The galley has double sinks with a new pull-out faucet; one of the sinks has an Avonite cover. There are two electrical outlets in the galley for small appliances. 

Galley storage includes: four storage drawers under the cooktop, a pullout storage shelf for canned goods, deep under-sink storage with a handy light and pull out storage bins, a four door cabinet next the refrigerator with multiple shelves, a pull-out drawer and an open storage area. There are two handy towel rings mounted on the inside of the cabinet under the sink. 

The flooring in the salon and galley is luxury vinyl planks (installed in 2021).

Carver 530 Pilothouse / Upper Salon

The Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse has a lower helm station in the upper salon. The area provides comfortable seating for guests while underway, and a large interior entertaining space while docked or moored. There is very good visibility with the large windows, which are all covered with sunscreens on the outside. 

The reupholstered settee to port can seat five or six people comfortably. A free-standing table is in front of the settee; there are four handy Avonlite drink holders behind the settee. Other pilothouse features include: six LED surface mounted lights, electrical outlets, and a Domectic reverse cycle AC/heat control.

The pilot house is carpeted and all the interior carpeting on Escapade was replaced (03/2021). The pilothouse door is to starboard for easy access to the foredeck, with a custom retractable screen mounted on the inside. 

The pilothouse has an overhead console, and a black multi-position helm chair with electric controls and lift-up arms. There is a full complement of engine controls and electronics at the lower helm station.

The entertainment system is forward on the pilothouse console and features a Boss Audio Radio/Bluetooth input/AUX input system that plays thru 4 Bose Cube speakers in the salon and 2 Bose 151 speakers on the flybridge as well as JL Audio speakers in the cockpit. There is a rotary switch under the starboard side of the console to turn on/off the speakers outside.

There are six open steps which lead to the flybridge. The locking flybridge hatch allows light in but is frosted for privacy.

Carver 530 Companionway

The staterooms are accessed on Escapade by six lighted curved steps to starboard with stainless steel hand grips. There is a port light with a neutral colored Avonite shelf, which is one of the European style accents on the Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse. Another is the built-in, lighted, mirrored two shelf curio cabinet at the bottom of the stairs in the companionway. There is also an LED light in the ceiling and an electrical outlet. The smoke detector for the staterooms is in the ceiling of the companionway.

The master stateroom is aft, to your left at the bottom of the steps. The guest head is directly across from it to your right. The bunk stateroom is forward to port, while the VIP guest stateroom is all the way forward.

Carver 530 Master Stateroom

The large ensuite master stateroom on Escapade has a pocket door, and is one step down from the companionway, and full beam. It features a cross beam queen-sized berth with a three-panel mirrored ceiling over the berth, and a padded headboard. There are two port lights behind the berth, with wood blinds. The berth has reading lights and electrical outlets on either side, and two lights over the berth. The staterooms are all carpeted. 

There is a five-draw dresser with a neutral colored Avonite top and two LED lights to the left as you enter the master stateroom. There is a small locker with four shelves to the left as you are facing the berth. There is also two storage shelves built into the wall to the right of the door and 8 storage drawers on the starboard side of the bed.

Across from the berth is a lighted ¾ length cedar-lined hanging locker. There is storage behind the hanging items and a hook on the inside of the door. The split ensuite head is across from the berth. There is also storage and a small drawer in the wall, and an electrical outlet. A second lighted full length cedar lined hanging locker is next to the open shelves and drawer. The locker also features a large shelf, and a mirror and hook on the inside of the door.

Additional storage is available around the sides of the berth under the bed. The master stateroom also features: a Marine Air reverse cycle AC/heat control, a CO detector (01/2022), multiple AC outlets and four LED lights in the headliner. 

Carver 530 Master Stateroom Head

The ensuite master stateroom on Escapade has a split head, one step up from the stateroom floor, across from the berth. The head is to the left and features: a frosted glass and wood door, a Vacuflush head, a composite floor, a port light, a towel bar, a toilet paper holder, a head fan, an AC vent, a Vacuflush switch, and an LED light.

The vanity is between the head and shower and is open to the master stateroom. It features: a neutral colored Avonite vanity with molded sink, a single lever faucet, two wall cabinets, a decorator mirror, two electrical outlets, a soap dish, three ceiling lights and two vanity lights. There are two towel rings mounted on the cabinet under the double door vanity which has 2 shelves for storage.

The combination shower/bathtub is to the right and features: a frosted glass and wood door, a port light, a shower curtain, a towel bar, a pull-out faucet/shower head with mounting bracket, and two lights.

Carver 530 VIP Guest Stateroom

Escapade has a comfortable ensuite guest stateroom all the way forward. There is an island queen-sized berth with neutral colored Avonite steps, and a mirrored forward bulkhead. There are two port lights on either side with pleated drapes (2023), and a carpeted floor. 

Storage is available in the drawers under the berth, in the deep lighted hanging locker with two shelves and a swing arm and in the shared lighted cedar lined locker between the VIP and bunk staterooms. The VIP guest stateroom also features: a Marine Air reverse cycle AC/heat control, a ceiling hatch, two reading lights, and a CO detector.

Carver 530 Guest Head

The guest head on Escapade can be accessed directly from the guest stateroom or from the companionway and is located across from the master stateroom. It features a new Dometic macerating head with flush/add water/dry flush controls, a toilet paper holder, a head fan, a towel ring, and upgraded faucet and towel bar. 

The vanity features: a neutral colored Avonite vanity with molded sink, a single new lever faucet (2023), a decorator mirror, an electrical outlet, a soap dish, two ceiling lights and two vanity lights. The double door cabinet under the vanity has a shelf for storage.

 The separate stall shower features: a bi-fold door, a port light, a seat/shelf, a towel bar, a light, and an upgraded new adjustable shower head (2023).

Carver 530 Bunk Stateroom

The bunk stateroom is to port on Escapade forward of the master stateroom. It features: two bunks (NEW mattresses), a port light, two reading lights, three LED ceiling lights, a two-shelf corner cabinet with a neutral colored Avonite countertop, a drawer under the lower bunk, a carpeted flooring, two DC outlets and an electrical outlet. There is a cedar lined hanging locker as well. 

Carver 530 Flybridge

The flybridge affords a full panoramic view and is another great entertainment option on the Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse. There is room for plenty of guests at the U-shaped settee (upgraded upholstery 2021) and fiberglass table with four integrated cup holders to port. A wet bar with bottle storage and a beverage refrigerator as well as a double lounge seat is to starboard. 

The helm station, to port, has a raised captain's seat with fold down arms. All the flybridge seating was reupholstered (2021). The white Stamoid bimini top and the full Strataglass enclosure were all replaced (2023). The flybridge control panel has a white stamoid protective cover.

There is a large amount storage under the settee cushions. The flybridge also features: two Bose speakers, two lights in the radar arch, two wing windows in the windscreen, and non-skid decking. 

The MarQuipt crane with remote is located on the flybridge, aft of the enclosure. The lift was serviced in 2023 and the cable was upgraded to Amsteel. There is room to store a 11 foot tender on SS chocks on the deck behind the flybridge seating. 

Carver 530 Navigation Electronics

• Garmin 16” touch screen GPS, chart plotter, and radar (moves from upper to lower)
• Raymarine AutoHelm at Pilothouse w/S100 remote (Upper and Lower) serviced 01/2023
• Raymarine ST60 TriData Depth finder
• Garmin GMS10 network port expander
• Garmin 800 AIS (2024) w/dedicated antenna
• Twin Disc Power Commander EC-100 Control System (Upper and Lower)
• Uniden UM385 VHF radio (Upper)
• Raytheon RAY220 VHF Radio/Hailer (Lower)
• Ritchie compass (Upper and Lower)
• Jabsco searchlight control (Upper and Lower)
• 43” Insignia Smart TV in salon cabinet with remote popup (02/2023)
• Boss Audio Radio/Bluetooth/AUX input stereo at pilothouse console 

Carver 530 Engines / Mechanical

ENGINES:

 Make: Cummins Diamond Series 6CTA8.3M

• Year: 1998
• Hours: Starboard: 2077.5 (as of 01/08/2025)
• Hours: Port: 2063.5 (as of 01/08/2025)
• Drive Type: Direct
• Power HP Each: 450 HP
• Fuel Type: Diesel

GENERATOR:

 Make: Kohler

• Engine Model: 13.5KW CCOZ
• Engine Year: 1998
• Engine Type: Generator
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Hours: 1710

MECHANICAL:

• ZF Marine transmissions
• Four blade propellers
• Bow thruster (Upper and Lower helm controls)
• Twin Disk Cockpit handheld backdown controller
• Oil exchange system (new impeller 2024)
• Dripless shaft seals (inspected 08/2024 and all hose clamps replaced)
• MarQuipt 800 Davit on stern cockpit cover with Amsteel cable (01/2023)
• Maxwell 1200 windlass

Carver 530 Electrical

• Freedom 25 Inverter/Charger, 2500Watt, 130Amp
• New Shore power cable on cable master (06/2023)
• Spare shore power cable for bow connection
• (2) 8D 200AHr Renology house batteries (06/2023)
• Renology battery monitor on house bank (06/2023)
• (4) Group 31 bow thruster batteries (10/2022)
• (2) NAPA HD Starter batteries
• AGM generator starter battery
• ProMariner Quad charger for Thruster batteries (04/2023)
• ProMariner ProSportHD 3 Bank Charger for starting batteries
• Galvanic Isolator
• Dometic reverse cycle AC/heat unit in salon
• Dometic reverse cycle AC/heat unit in pilothouse/upper salon
• MarineAir reverse cycle AC/heat unit in master stateroom
• MarineAire reverse cycle AC/heat unit in VIP guest stateroom
• All LED interior lighting (03/2022)

Carver 530 Plumbing

• Vacuflush head
• Dometic electric macerating head (2024)
• 20 Gallon hot water heater (new element 2023)
• Fresh Water Pump - Seaflo 42 Series 55 psi, 3.0 gpm (08/2024)
• Freshwater wash-down system
• Shore side freshwater inlet, filter, and regulator 

Carver 530 Safety Equipment

• Fireboy MA2-1275 halon fire suppression system (Needs to be refilled and tested, was not operational when boat was bought from previous owner)
• 5 Handheld fire extinguishers: Galley, Salon, Master Stateroom, VIP Stateroom, Engine Handheld electronic strobe (replaces flares for CG safety

Carver 530 Boat Upgrades

• Interior flooring was replaced with luxury vinyl and carpet (2021)
• Pilothouse, flybridge and salon seating was reupholstered (2021)
• Vitrigrigo AC/DC Refrigerator/Freezer (2022)
• Tru Induction 3 burner cooktop (2022)
• June Smart Oven (2022)
• Sink faucets and shower heads (2022)
• City water filtration system (2022)
• 43”. Smart TV on lift system in custom maple cabinet in salon (2022)
• 2x 220AmpHr 8D AGM batteries for house bank (2023)
• New Rocna 35 (77lbs) anchor (2024)
• New ground tackle 200 ft 3/8 chain (2022)
• All LED interior lighting (2022)
• Custom Phantom pull screen on pilothouse door (2023)
• Four arm folding towel bars install in both heads (2023)
• ProMariner Quad charger for Thruster batteries (2023)
• MarQuipt 800 Davit updated to Amsteel cable (2023)
• Stainless Steel/rubber dingy chocks on flybridge aft deck (2023)
• 4 white docking fenders and black covers (2023)
• White Stamoid bimini top and Strataglass enclosure, $17K (2023)
• Flybridge control panel white stamoid protective cover (2023)
• Nebo transceiver (2023)
• Dometic electric macerating head (2024)
• Garmin 800 Class B/SO AIS System and dedicated antenna (2024)
• Rocna33 Anchor (2024)

Carver 530 Exclusions

• The sellers' personal items are excluded from the sale and do not convey with the vessel.
• The 110 Sport Boston Whaler, engine and related equipment are excluded for the sale and do not convey with the vessel. (But is Available)
• Starlink internet system does not convey with the vessel.

Carver 530 Inclusions

• Spare filters and belts for the engines and generator
• Assorted plumbing and other system spares under fwd. stateroom bed
• 6 docking fenders with covers
• 5 ball fenders for protection in locks
• All mooring lines, including 2 long storm lines
• Stern tie reel with 400 ft of poly line
• 150 ft of 5/8” spare anchor rode line
• 50 ft ¾” potable water hose and 2 curly spray hoses
• Spare Fortress anchor and spare 44 lb. Delta plow anchor

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