That's my boat! I paid $125,000 two years ago for this boat's twin. My '97 Carver 405 was beautifully maintained, upgraded & always fresh water - terrific bang for the buck. Comfortably livable for two or three people, we can day cruise with 12+ on board and not feel crowded. Features they missed - three zone HVAC, the salon couch converts to a third bed, and the aft hardtop doubles as a 15' high dive platform. Entertain kids for days! The gas engines are appropriate for inland waters where diesel isn't always available. Realistically, cruise is closer to 10 or 12 knots...top end of 20 if you fear no fuel bill. The tall bridge & salon magnifies the roll, so it's best suitable for protected waters. Great value!
Hello, glad to hear you are happy with your boat as we are looking for something like this turnkey entry level yacht. My wife and I a nearing retirement and looking for a nice way to get out of the cold Northeast and live in the South during the Winter. Being that this is our first view at boating and yachting for that matter we have a ton of questions. What about insurance? From what I have being seeing, you cannot get full coverage because of the age over 20 years in the event the boat is totaled or stolen which our biggest concern. What about yearly maintenance? What is required? Do you feel safe being moored in a marina? Thanks.
@@seq1jav an old saying says a boat is a hole in the water in which one pours money😂😂. Another one is the happiest day of a boat owner is the day he buys it and the day he sells it😂😂
I hate to rain on your parade, don’t fall for it, first of all, any watercraft is a money pit (annual service fees, regulations fees, permits fees, license fees , certifications fees ) and don’t forget to do the research about prices of rentals space to dock your “affordable” yacht. It is a lot less headache just to rent one.
Just don't forget the docking fee, which can be a significant expense depending on where you are. But I agree, it is a good alternative to a small house or an apartment.
Not when you factor in the mooring fees, fuel, taxes, insurance, and all rhe other garbage that alway's comes with owning a boat...But, you are right; More than fair price for that boat...
I’m not criticising but I’ve watched most of your videos over the years and I find it amusing how you still show enthusiasm/excitement when you open a cupboard or find an unusual feature. Adds to the entertainment value 😍
@Nautistlyes If you full-time but never really leave area, suggestions on parking vehicles please. You could go out offshore to save dollars if no dock rentals. If you have a dock rental do you get a vehicle spot or area for free?
“Look at this storage box. You could store a couple of lifejackets here. Also, the little wooden table here would be great for playing cards. And having a ladder on the back you can use for swimming-to die for. Icemaker-very cool!”
I like the large boat tours, but it is nice to see these more affordable live aboard examples again once in a while. That is how we started watching your show.
My parents back in the early 90's had a 36 foot aft cabin Carver. What a great boat semi displacement hull, could plane when you gave her the beans, and 2 cabins.. Carver really had the designer pumping out great layouts, this one included.. Great, stable boat, and easily live aboard. And the price point, with brand new engines, what a steal!
This yacht seems like such a good deal! I can definitely see it as a great starter yacht/live aboard! It honestly doesn’t look very dated at all and is tastefully decorated. Looks like whoever owned it took very good care of it! Whoever buys this yacht is going to be getting an awesome deal!! 👍👍
Nice tour, after searching for a trawler to get to Lake Michigan for 2 years I found the newer 2000 Carver 406 on Lake Saint Clair with twin Cummins 5.9 370HP diesels and an entire new suite of Garmin everything plus a new bow thruster and jumped on it. Very happy with the boat so far! Nice to see you tour an almost identical boat. Cheers always love the affordable series the most keep them coming.
@@Drewniversal thank you! ...so you can live on a yacht in the great lakes? From my research so far, finding a place to setup home is going to be a challenge🥲 .. I'll be living off my boat in my parents back yard at this rate😅
I always wished I’d bought a boat, it would’ve made retirement more fun. But after six years, inflation has made it harder to maintain the same lifestyle, so I’m focused on stretching my savings. With each withdrawal, recovering becomes tougher, and I worry about outliving my money. So instead of that dream boat, I’m sticking to safer investments to make sure my savings last
I’m nearing retirement myself, and I had similar concerns. I started investing later than most, and just relying on ETF compounding wasn’t cutting it for me. After working with a financial advisor, I managed to restructure my investments and am now on track to retire with around $5 million. If I hadn’t sought advice, I doubt I’d be as confident in my plan right now
I’m in a similar boat, trying to figure out the best approach for my retirement portfolio. How did you find your advisor? I feel like I need that kind of guidance too
I usually steer clear of recommending specific people because financial needs are so personal. But I can say that working with Emily Ava Milligan has made a world of difference for me. I noticed her strategies are tailored to fit personal goals and make sense for different needs. It might be worth exploring to see if her approach resonates with you.
For "smaller" live aboard yachts the aft cabin layout is the best layout. This is s nice find you guys, excellent value for money, really nice and big master bedroom.
A long time ago we had this exact year and yacht. Ours was a gas model and only good on a lake. We had non stop problems with the AC, refrigeration, etc. that was the end of our larger boat ownership.
Thanks for the 'real picture!' Sometimes when you see all these luxurious interior spaces and everything, it can be too easy to forget that when you live on a boat you're not in a house; you're in a machine. And machines break, require a ton of maintenance, and are generally a lot more complicated to keep functioning than houses are. I'm not saying people shouldn't live on boats... if I were younger and had fewer people in my family, I would probably do it myself. I may yet do it someday, if I have enough money to hire crew. But I wouldn't do it without crew, because I have neither the physical energy nor the knowledge to do my own day to day maintenance and repairs; and there's not really much way to avoid it. Both of the old definitions are true: Boat (n.): a hole in the water into which to throw money and Cruising (v.): Doing boat repair in a lot of exotic places
@@stingray4540 unless things have changed you want diesel engines which last a lot longer and better on oceans where you run up a lot of engine hours. The fuel costs more of course. On the flip side I seem to remember diesels cost more. Carvers were mostly known for use on fresh water.
@@stingray4540 Diesels generally get better fuel economy than a gasser at the relatively constant speeds boats are normally operated at. Especially if you're doing coastal cruising or "hopping over to the Islands"
What a beautiful boat tour! I've been watching your channel for a very long time now and I preferred it better when your husband just stood by (quietly) and looked handsome and you showed everything around.
Friends, I really like seeing you in your RUclips videos, Victoria looks great with that hairstyle, always with class and glamour, Rico adding the technical and insightful note in his comments, "together they are dynamite"
I honestly at the gas prices would love to see more 50 to 100 ft sailboats. One other interesting fact about the yacts is how they'd be in winter, the windows, are the hulls insulated ect... Some are up north steel with spray on insulation. Just a suggestion for great lakers that may transit but not always. ❤ The channel hope you see this!
That built in coffee machine is the coolest part of thr boat 😂 Jokes aside, I didn't know this style/layout of boat existed until I saw yours a lonngg time ago. If I ever find me a sugar momma or win the lotto, this is the style of boat that best fits how i THINK i would use a boat that size
This is fab! Very sweet home and the layout very useable with all the storage and quirky bathroom with all the light! Well maintained for its age and in good condition. Could move in straight away! Well done guys!❤❤
I've been a boat owner for 12 years, three different boats, boats are nothing more than a hole in the water you pour money into and I'm not talking about fuel burn. Wiring, engines, HVAC, propellers, hull cleaning, storage. It is a nonstop money pit, especially older boats, like the one you're describing. On that boat, expect to spend at least $10,000 a year on maintenance and upkeep plus the cost of storage.
@@FalconMidgetyou must not be very handy or maybe just lazy. It won't cost anywhere close to that unless your literally paying someone else to do everything. But what do I know. I've only been living on boats for 30 + years.
@@enigma9789 a fool and his money soon partways… That older Boat is a hole in the water you're gonna dump money in. Plus, unless you have waterfront, you're gonna be paying $500 a month to store it there at 6000 a year there's your property tax.
I really like this boat almost as much as you both “kidding” I love you both. I also love how your subscribers numbers list keeps growing and it makes me proud to be part of it. I really like boat tours like this one since my wife and I are looking to downsize from our 87 footer now to something more manageable. This boats size and price make it affordable for many. And my wife and I while living on Lk. Huron,Michigan it opens up many travel opportunities. Thanks so Much
That Gen set and AC system were nice and quiet. Great starter boat for live a board and small adventures. I was hoping to hear the range at the beginning of the video.
that boat has 3 tanks for 340 gallons not sure what the range is for the gassers I have the same boat with Cummins and at slow speeds I could go 900-1000 miles on that.
One of my best friends worked at Carver, he was one of the best carpenters I have known and always said that Carvers were well built for the money. Sadly the place shut down.
This boat must have been a close neighbour. Great pick for a review. Much appreciated. Sometimes you just can't beat an afternoon cabin layout on these size boats. 😊
I really enjoy your videos, they are very informative and helpful. I think that perhaps you may want to have a class on exactly what it takes to liveaboard a yacht . The maintenance, the challenges and true cost of owning one . I believe you would definitely get a lot of people that may be interested.
Yes, Ventelate like Crazy! I had a pair of these Engines in a House boat Years ago. I had turned mine into 10.5:1 Compression ratio With Fuel injection. 350 h.p. a piece. I had 50wt.Oil in them with the Best Additive's l could Find. The people l Sold the Boat to Still own that Rig with 5000hrs. On each Engine and Still on the Water in Minnesota. Lk.Mtka. 48ft. ChrisCraft House Boat. 1984 model. I could haul 100 people and Party.
The issue with live-aboard especially in Florida is insurance. I looked into a boat like this as a vacation home but insurance and slip fees killed it fast. The cost of the boat was the easy part.
What a crazy price for that much boat. Someone is going to get a great bargain. (btw, it looked like there was even more storage hidden away behind the pillows in the master bedroom)
I love this boat! I have been searching for my 1st live aboard, and this checks off all the essentials, including the great price point! Thank you for sharing!😊
This might make a nice great loop boat for a couple. Its high cruising speed and shallow draft would allow for a quick dash across the great lakes section during fair weather. It would burn a lot of fuel but the cost of entry is so low that there would be plenty left in the cruising budget. She is in very nice shape for a 25 yr old boat. Cheers!
Why would you want to “dash” through the Great Lakes? If you’re trying to experience the country, the Great Lakes are essential and very enjoyable…Take your time…
I'm glad i wasnt the guy who had to get those two big block 454s down in that hole in the main salon. I worked at a boatyard as a young man and was underneath the big blocks getting lowered down into place, and i would take a pin and align the mounts. Always humbling to have a large weight above you.
I do like the spotlight on the front of the boat ; i had a 25 ft bayliner and the spot light was a remote operated light but they put it on top of the roof and was almost useless because of the glare it made on the windows and the whole boat. So having it at the bow is a must!
My cursory search of liveaboard dock space in Miami... or options to dock offshore and pull into a harbor with a dinghy... I could buy the boat, but then where will I keep it, where will I park a car in Miami so I can get around? I would love to buy it, actually very interested, but I'm not spending years on a waiting list or paying $4,000/month for a dock.
I love it, but with my senior dogs, I need a bigger aft deck for them to get out of water on (would attach a floating doggie stair) and to wash them on.
@@NautiStyles barely because if I get the itch to change my backyard solar, sails, biger cold storage, dishwasher, & washerdryer are almost a must! Price point fair for what you get so you could spend money to up grade but I need bigger for possible bluewater. Going to check guys too 👍. 2 feet a year may have been more sailboats? If you recall me. 😁
39 celcius there, U.K. rocked by 25 C. today and humid, made a Thai green curry and had to change my clothes lol. So, with a relatively puny lottery win I can buy a yacht to live on... wow!
It beggers belief how much storage a good yacht designer can squeeze into such a small hull. If you could find a reasonably priced berth the it would be much cheaper than an apartment. Lovely little home on the water. 😊
Wow that is a really nice boat. My wife and I just bought a house in Cape Coral on the canal and are next step in some months is we want a boat to travel around slowly. We've been leaning more towards a princess or an azimut, maybe we need to think about something like this for a starter. Great video loved it.
Love you guys, TVs...... They are a thing of the past mostly. Everyone has an ipad. Unless you are going to have a huge screen, TVs are useless. My computer screen is 32" for gods sake...lol I'd put a projection screen TV there if it was absolutely needed. I'm 62, only old people would need a TV on a boat.
I plan on mostly retiring (except summers) in 2-3 years. Planning on living abroad in Philippines, DR or Playa Del Carmen other 9 months. With housing on Long Island sooooo expensive, just a basement apartment this size and furnished would be near 24k a year! To buy a small house that needs work 400k plus 8-12k in taxes. Cost of these options, along with keeping my RE Appraisal License and all SW active along with 2nd car cost kinda defeats income benefits of coming back to LI to work for 3 months...... As a fan of you guys I came up with idea (Thanks!!!) of something like this boat as a VERY viable option. The live aboard thing here in NY you wouldn't want to do 12 months a year but 6 months weather is pretty good and great the 3 months I'd need to be here. And a 2 week Holiday visit in winter maybe. Does a boat like this have heat for winter? If not - no big deal. The $ savings would be awesome as summer only seasonal rentals on LI.... That could be 15-20k for peak summer season at starter level..... This boat / price looks near 100% perfect for me! 100K is same as 4-5 years of lowest rent or own payment option above.... The following 5 years and onward I'd be saving 20-25k a year! And that would allow the 3 months in NY to be way more vacation than for work :-) A bigger Fridge and TVs, new built ins for rear outdoor lounge space and bow cushions all for 100K. Love it! Gonna go look at your old aft cabin home now! As always - great job!
@Navy1977 @NautiStyles. Time to start the poll on your Saturday morning breakfast segment. One vote for Nauti Coffee. The others were Coffee and Nauti or Coffee with Nauti. 😁
My wife and I already have a Carver in Canada. Since American yachts are thousands cheaper. It looks like we'll purchase out of the States and sail it North. A 405 just up here for 268k cdn. It wasn't near as nice as this vessel and needed a whole refit.
I own that exact boat model and year. Mine has a cablemaster. I paid 100k. Fits tons of friends for day trips. My wife and I may never sell. Perfect yacht life.
Okay, Rocco! What’s your bottom line appraisal of those motors? I would think you’d rather have diesels on that boat. By the way, thanks for the great find! This is definitely an affordable yacht, especially for a great name like Meridian.
Great review. It's a lovely vessel. The gasoline is a bit sad, but I guess the petrol option is of its time. Owners need to remember to vent. Every few months, somebody-often a newbie-makes a mistake. Very attractive boat... thanks again team...
I like the aft cabin layout of the Carver for sure. Very open on the main living area. And it’s good to go size-wise on the Trent Severn waterway up here in Ontario. Though there might be tears at the gas pump…😄
Number Five. If my wife and I sold our present boat I think we could afford one in this price range LOL. Come on all post some more comments every one of them helps our favorite couple out. Thank You
Yes I'd definitely live on this boat. BUT you never said anything about A fresh water maker. That's important. And yes you need A washer and dryer. ALWAYS love your shows. YOU TO make A perfect couple. Can't wait to see your new SHIP.
I have always really liked Carvers. I was actually looking at some at one point when I thought I might want to do a live aboard. They are really well laid out for a smaller vessel.
Hi! I haven’t watched much of your videos in the past year or so when you started showcasing boats way out of my price range. You do a great job and I like your enthusiasm- and your accents are fun too! Where are y’all from anyway? Sorry, my question is where is your boat? The last time I kept up with you, you had ordered a new boat. Where is it? You talk as though you do not live on the water anymore. Do you live in Florida now?? WHATS UP Y’ALL??
Good idea. Basically, it's a motor home for the water. If you live in a motor home on land your are looked upon as a hillbilly, but if you live on the water, you are an adventure seeker. For the price point it makes sense. You will pay for docking (rent) and some utilities (electric, water, etc.)
Hey there, since you are touring more affordable Yachts, I was wondering do you have any plans to tour the Aventura MY 50 anytime soon? I'm very interested in that model. Even brand new it's a lot more affordable than most Power Cats and it's even won awards. I've seen a few different tours of the yacht but they are not Nautistyles! Long time fan, love the channel.
omg it's so cute! And I really appreciate those weather doors; I know I've said before, I'm always thinking about folks who cruise with pets and small children. Speaking of pets, I'm imagining someone cruising with a cat in this yacht; with the counters between the salon and galley, plus the steps down, you'd have a furry little someone watching over you from above, for sure. Curious, Rico, what's the reason for not liking gasoline boats? I'm ignorant about these kinds of things.
That's my boat! I paid $125,000 two years ago for this boat's twin. My '97 Carver 405 was beautifully maintained, upgraded & always fresh water - terrific bang for the buck. Comfortably livable for two or three people, we can day cruise with 12+ on board and not feel crowded. Features they missed - three zone HVAC, the salon couch converts to a third bed, and the aft hardtop doubles as a 15' high dive platform. Entertain kids for days! The gas engines are appropriate for inland waters where diesel isn't always available. Realistically, cruise is closer to 10 or 12 knots...top end of 20 if you fear no fuel bill. The tall bridge & salon magnifies the roll, so it's best suitable for protected waters. Great value!
You should take Grammy on a Test cruise!❤
Hello, glad to hear you are happy with your boat as we are looking for something like this turnkey entry level yacht. My wife and I a nearing retirement and looking for a nice way to get out of the cold Northeast and live in the South during the Winter. Being that this is our first view at boating and yachting for that matter we have a ton of questions. What about insurance? From what I have being seeing, you cannot get full coverage because of the age over 20 years in the event the boat is totaled or stolen which our biggest concern. What about yearly maintenance? What is required? Do you feel safe being moored in a marina? Thanks.
Is this still available)
@@seq1jav an old saying says a boat is a hole in the water in which one pours money😂😂.
Another one is the happiest day of a boat owner is the day he buys it and the day he sells it😂😂
Fuel Economy at cruising speed?
This is one of the best affordable yachts you’ve reviewed in awhile. I can’t believe how cheap it is for what you get! What a value!
Agreed
I hate to rain on your parade, don’t fall for it, first of all, any watercraft is a money pit (annual service fees, regulations fees, permits fees, license fees , certifications fees ) and don’t forget to do the research about prices of rentals space to dock your “affordable” yacht. It is a lot less headache just to rent one.
@@toughguy2186 but i would only offer 75k
@@JohnTurner313 I rent’d approximately same kind of boat in California (2021-23) it cost me less than $18,000+W&P for two years
@@toughguy2186 It's cheaper to rent a space for a yacht, pay all the fees, plus the yacht then to buy or rent a home in Los Angeles.
Its cheaper than those so-called "Tiny Houses". Even if you never move it from the dock you get more space for less money.
Ultimately, depends on personal preferences, lifestyle choices, and budget. 🙌💙⚓️
Just don't forget the docking fee, which can be a significant expense depending on where you are. But I agree, it is a good alternative to a small house or an apartment.
Not when you factor in the mooring fees, fuel, taxes, insurance, and all rhe other garbage that alway's comes with owning a boat...But, you are right; More than fair price for that boat...
@@brentfarvors192 for sure!
I get why you'd think so but I think in the long term the tiny house will be cheaper. consider maintenance.
I’m not criticising but I’ve watched most of your videos over the years and I find it amusing how you still show enthusiasm/excitement when you open a cupboard or find an unusual feature. Adds to the entertainment value 😍
😝🙈🤷♀️😂
@Nautistlyes If you full-time but never really leave area, suggestions on parking vehicles please. You could go out offshore to save dollars if no dock rentals. If you have a dock rental do you get a vehicle spot or area for free?
So nice. Like a miniature yacht
Some of those little tiny storage nooks are as exciting as anything in *MY* life.
“Look at this storage box. You could store a couple of lifejackets here. Also, the little wooden table here would be great for playing cards. And having a ladder on the back you can use for swimming-to die for. Icemaker-very cool!”
I like the large boat tours, but it is nice to see these more affordable live aboard examples again once in a while. That is how we started watching your show.
We have an affordable at least 1-2 a month, make sure to subscribe so you’re not missing any new videos
My parents back in the early 90's had a 36 foot aft cabin Carver. What a great boat semi displacement hull, could plane when you gave her the beans, and 2 cabins.. Carver really had the designer pumping out great layouts, this one included.. Great, stable boat, and easily live aboard. And the price point, with brand new engines, what a steal!
🙏💙👌🏼
@@NautiStyles if the engines are really new ,than it's a deal....if old it's a big problem.
This yacht seems like such a good deal! I can definitely see it as a great starter yacht/live aboard! It honestly doesn’t look very dated at all and is tastefully decorated. Looks like whoever owned it took very good care of it! Whoever buys this yacht is going to be getting an awesome deal!! 👍👍
We agree!
Nice tour, after searching for a trawler to get to Lake Michigan for 2 years I found the newer 2000 Carver 406 on Lake Saint Clair with twin Cummins 5.9 370HP diesels and an entire new suite of Garmin everything plus a new bow thruster and jumped on it. Very happy with the boat so far! Nice to see you tour an almost identical boat. Cheers always love the affordable series the most keep them coming.
Awww sooo happy to hear that you found one that you are happy with!
Where did you go to buy your boat. I'm looking for one now
@@redcandi01 yachtworld
@@Drewniversal thank you! ...so you can live on a yacht in the great lakes? From my research so far, finding a place to setup home is going to be a challenge🥲 .. I'll be living off my boat in my parents back yard at this rate😅
I always wished I’d bought a boat, it would’ve made retirement more fun. But after six years, inflation has made it harder to maintain the same lifestyle, so I’m focused on stretching my savings. With each withdrawal, recovering becomes tougher, and I worry about outliving my money. So instead of that dream boat, I’m sticking to safer investments to make sure my savings last
I’m nearing retirement myself, and I had similar concerns. I started investing later than most, and just relying on ETF compounding wasn’t cutting it for me. After working with a financial advisor, I managed to restructure my investments and am now on track to retire with around $5 million. If I hadn’t sought advice, I doubt I’d be as confident in my plan right now
I’m in a similar boat, trying to figure out the best approach for my retirement portfolio. How did you find your advisor? I feel like I need that kind of guidance too
I usually steer clear of recommending specific people because financial needs are so personal. But I can say that working with Emily Ava Milligan has made a world of difference for me. I noticed her strategies are tailored to fit personal goals and make sense for different needs. It might be worth exploring to see if her approach resonates with you.
Thanks for that. I did a quick search and found her page. I was able to email so I sent over a few questions to get more info. Appreciate you sharing
@@GoryNych-ru3op That was such a fake exchange that I literally cringed reading it. Yikes. Do people really fall for that? lol
Thank you for bringing these affordable boats to us. And THANK YOU Rico for still sounding so excited about these boats.
Glad you like them!
I could live my Sunny Crockett to fantasy life with this boat
Ooooo great idea!!
Watching these is the beginning of my weekend 🎉
Glad you like them! Enjoy your weekend!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
What a fantastic opportunity for a live aboard. Terrific lil boat love it. Such a great tour . Thanks 🤩
Glad you enjoyed it!! Happy Saturday! 🙌
For "smaller" live aboard yachts the aft cabin layout is the best layout.
This is s nice find you guys, excellent value for money, really nice and big master bedroom.
Glad you liked this one!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
One of the best deals I have seen. Probably sold before I finished watching the vid. ha ha ha
A long time ago we had this exact year and yacht. Ours was a gas model and only good on a lake. We had non stop problems with the AC, refrigeration, etc. that was the end of our larger boat ownership.
Thanks for the 'real picture!' Sometimes when you see all these luxurious interior spaces and everything, it can be too easy to forget that when you live on a boat you're not in a house; you're in a machine. And machines break, require a ton of maintenance, and are generally a lot more complicated to keep functioning than houses are.
I'm not saying people shouldn't live on boats... if I were younger and had fewer people in my family, I would probably do it myself. I may yet do it someday, if I have enough money to hire crew. But I wouldn't do it without crew, because I have neither the physical energy nor the knowledge to do my own day to day maintenance and repairs; and there's not really much way to avoid it.
Both of the old definitions are true:
Boat (n.): a hole in the water into which to throw money
and
Cruising (v.): Doing boat repair in a lot of exotic places
What do you mean by only good on a lake? Couldn’t handle the seas when underway?
@@stingray4540 unless things have changed you want diesel engines which last a lot longer and better on oceans where you run up a lot of engine hours. The fuel costs more of course. On the flip side I seem to remember diesels cost more. Carvers were mostly known for use on fresh water.
@@stingray4540 Diesels generally get better fuel economy than a gasser at the relatively constant speeds boats are normally operated at. Especially if you're doing coastal cruising or "hopping over to the Islands"
@@brettsorge2550 Were they? I remember seeing a lot of Carvers on the Chesapeake and other mid-Atlantic locations back when I was a kid.
What a beautiful boat tour! I've been watching your channel for a very long time now and I preferred it better when your husband just stood by (quietly) and looked handsome and you showed everything around.
Friends, I really like seeing you in your RUclips videos, Victoria looks great with that hairstyle, always with class and glamour, Rico adding the technical and insightful note in his comments, "together they are dynamite"
Awwww thank you for the kind words
I honestly at the gas prices would love to see more 50 to 100 ft sailboats. One other interesting fact about the yacts is how they'd be in winter, the windows, are the hulls insulated ect... Some are up north steel with spray on insulation. Just a suggestion for great lakers that may transit but not always. ❤ The channel hope you see this!
As a lifelong boater, you do amazing work showing a boat 🎉
Glad you enjoy it! Thank youuuuu!
i've been watching your videos for about 3 weeks. this was the first video i watched and i'm totally in love with this one!!!
That built in coffee machine is the coolest part of thr boat 😂
Jokes aside, I didn't know this style/layout of boat existed until I saw yours a lonngg time ago. If I ever find me a sugar momma or win the lotto, this is the style of boat that best fits how i THINK i would use a boat that size
Fingers crossed for you!! 🤣🤪🤞
@@NautiStyles you know any 30 something year old single female yacht owners? Hook a brother up LOL
@@pastaalalamborghinimight be better switching teams?!?🤷🏼♂️
@@jonredd650 that would definitely increase my odds of a sugar partner but alas I'm straight
Me too but I wasn't sure how bad you wanted that yacht!😂😂😂
I actually just bought a 1995 carver aft 355 i got an INSANE deal on it and its a great boat for the money
🎉🎉🎉 whooohooo congrats
This is fab! Very sweet home and the layout very useable with all the storage and quirky bathroom with all the light! Well maintained for its age and in good condition. Could move in straight away! Well done guys!❤❤
I've been a boat owner for 12 years, three different boats, boats are nothing more than a hole in the water you pour money into and I'm not talking about fuel burn. Wiring, engines, HVAC, propellers, hull cleaning, storage. It is a nonstop money pit, especially older boats, like the one you're describing. On that boat, expect to spend at least $10,000 a year on maintenance and upkeep plus the cost of storage.
Shhh. They don’t want you to know that part.
@@FalconMidgetyou must not be very handy or maybe just lazy. It won't cost anywhere close to that unless your literally paying someone else to do everything. But what do I know. I've only been living on boats for 30 + years.
@@FalconMidget 😂😂😂
Thats less than a lot of people pay in property tax every year.
@@enigma9789 a fool and his money soon partways… That older Boat is a hole in the water you're gonna dump money in. Plus, unless you have waterfront, you're gonna be paying $500 a month to store it there at 6000 a year there's your property tax.
I really like this boat almost as much as you both “kidding” I love you both. I also love how your subscribers numbers list keeps growing and it makes me proud to be part of it.
I really like boat tours like this one since my wife and I are looking to downsize from our 87 footer now to something more manageable. This boats size and price make it affordable for many. And my wife and I while living on Lk. Huron,Michigan it opens up many travel opportunities. Thanks so Much
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻🎉🎉🎉
That Gen set and AC system were nice and quiet. Great starter boat for live a board and small adventures. I was hoping to hear the range at the beginning of the video.
Thanks for sharing! More info in the description! 🙌
that boat has 3 tanks for 340 gallons not sure what the range is for the gassers I have the same boat with Cummins and at slow speeds I could go 900-1000 miles on that.
One of my best friends worked at Carver, he was one of the best carpenters I have known and always said that Carvers were well built for the money. Sadly the place shut down.
Awesome yacht for under a hundred grand !! And a new motor !!
Great video guys !!
Welcome back Doug! Glad you liked this one!!
This boat must have been a close neighbour. Great pick for a review. Much appreciated. Sometimes you just can't beat an afternoon cabin layout on these size boats. 😊
Agreed
I love the layout of this boat. The price brings this into the "almost affordable" price range for a lot of us. Thanks for featuring this!
a wise man once said "there is nothing more expensive than a cheap boat"
I really enjoy your videos, they are very informative and helpful. I think that perhaps you may want to have a class on exactly what it takes to liveaboard a yacht . The maintenance, the challenges and true cost of owning one . I believe you would definitely get a lot of people that may be interested.
That's a great boat for the value. You cannot go wrong with this beauty 😍
Yes indeed!
I could easily see my husband and me retiring on that lovely yacht! I don’t know that we would ever move it, but I would love living on the water! 😊
Never, ever forget to run the ventilator before starting those gasoline 454's.
You will only forget once
Absolutely important !
Unless your launching it but do it anyway
Yes, Ventelate like Crazy! I had a pair of these Engines in a House boat Years ago. I had turned mine into 10.5:1 Compression ratio With Fuel injection. 350 h.p. a piece. I had 50wt.Oil in them with the Best Additive's l could Find. The people l Sold the Boat to Still own that Rig with 5000hrs. On each Engine and Still on the Water in Minnesota. Lk.Mtka. 48ft. ChrisCraft House Boat. 1984 model. I could haul 100 people and Party.
WOW! There is a lot of room on this boat, I could easily live on that. NICE! 😎
454 gas engines on that size boat is not what you want. Also the insurance on gas vs diesels is huge.
That is why it is priced so low. If using as primarily a live aboard , what's the difference?
Thanks for the showing of the yacht.Congratulations to the lady,she is in great shape.
The issue with live-aboard especially in Florida is insurance. I looked into a boat like this as a vacation home but insurance and slip fees killed it fast. The cost of the boat was the easy part.
All insurance in Florida is crazy expensive!
This boat has fantastic use of space imo. More than most boats I see. What a great live aboard this would be !!!
What a crazy price for that much boat. Someone is going to get a great bargain. (btw, it looked like there was even more storage hidden away behind the pillows in the master bedroom)
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I love this boat! I have been searching for my 1st live aboard, and this checks off all the essentials, including the great price point! Thank you for sharing!😊
Saturdays are my favourite,,because of your work. Thanks.
Aww thanks for the kind words David! Enjoy the tour!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
This might make a nice great loop boat for a couple. Its high cruising speed and shallow draft would allow for a quick dash across the great lakes section during fair weather. It would burn a lot of fuel but the cost of entry is so low that there would be plenty left in the cruising budget. She is in very nice shape for a 25 yr old boat.
Cheers!
Agreed
Why would you want to “dash” through the Great Lakes? If you’re trying to experience the country, the Great Lakes are essential and very enjoyable…Take your time…
I'm glad i wasnt the guy who had to get those two big block 454s down in that hole in the main salon. I worked at a boatyard as a young man and was underneath the big blocks getting lowered down into place, and i would take a pin and align the mounts. Always humbling to have a large weight above you.
Can't believe they replaced the engines and chose gas!
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Swap them out for Turbo LS motors
I do like the spotlight on the front of the boat ; i had a 25 ft bayliner and the spot light was a remote operated light but they put it on top of the roof and was almost useless because of the glare it made on the windows and the whole boat. So having it at the bow is a must!
Would this make a great Liveaboard for you?👇 Also, check out the new Boat Tour series we just launched on @@NautiGuys channel
My cursory search of liveaboard dock space in Miami... or options to dock offshore and pull into a harbor with a dinghy... I could buy the boat, but then where will I keep it, where will I park a car in Miami so I can get around? I would love to buy it, actually very interested, but I'm not spending years on a waiting list or paying $4,000/month for a dock.
I love it, but with my senior dogs, I need a bigger aft deck for them to get out of water on (would attach a floating doggie stair) and to wash them on.
@@NautiStyles barely because if I get the itch to change my backyard solar, sails, biger cold storage, dishwasher, & washerdryer are almost a must! Price point fair for what you get so you could spend money to up grade but I need bigger for possible bluewater. Going to check guys too 👍. 2 feet a year may have been more sailboats? If you recall me. 😁
39 celcius there, U.K. rocked by 25 C. today and humid, made a Thai green curry and had to change my clothes lol. So, with a relatively puny lottery win I can buy a yacht to live on... wow!
That’s right Rich!
I shall name it stubby bob
They packed a good bit into 40 feet🎉🎉
Stubby Bob 🤣🤪 great name!
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These two do a great job how they walk around the boat you know where your at at all times
This boat sold the day after this was posted according to the broker ! 👍
That's awesome! It was really cute!
Great value yacht. I was expecting much less space for this kind of money. But it is heaven for a young couple who wants to explore
It beggers belief how much storage a good yacht designer can squeeze into such a small hull. If you could find a reasonably priced berth the it would be much cheaper than an apartment. Lovely little home on the water. 😊
And I'm not talking about the boat! She's fire!🥰🥰🥰
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You're joking, right?
Wow that is a really nice boat. My wife and I just bought a house in Cape Coral on the canal and are next step in some months is we want a boat to travel around slowly. We've been leaning more towards a princess or an azimut, maybe we need to think about something like this for a starter. Great video loved it.
I love the size of that. Definitely a great live aboard
Glad you loved this one! Thanks for sharing!
I could very easily imagine living on this, cruising up and down the West Coast based out of East Marin out by China Beach. Sweet!
The two happiest days of your life. The day you buy a boat and the day you get rid of boat.
So true.
What about all the days you have your family and friends enjoying on the boat?
And the only reason you're happy to sell the boat is because you are buying a bigger newer one!!!
You have so much wisdom 😅. I suspect you are family with the Greek goddess Minerva.
I have a nice pond on my farm.. Would be better than a RV for folks dropping by!!
Old school coffee maker??? Are you kidding me??? Evidently, you're not familiar with the PERCOLATOR... 😂😂😂
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SUPER NICE!! I love it! You guys did perfect with your descriptions. And your tan, my dear, stunning.
Love you guys, TVs...... They are a thing of the past mostly. Everyone has an ipad. Unless you are going to have a huge screen, TVs are useless. My computer screen is 32" for gods sake...lol I'd put a projection screen TV there if it was absolutely needed. I'm 62, only old people would need a TV on a boat.
lol how old is old lol
@@NautiStyles well. People who identify as boomers. :). Old mentality.
@@NautiStyles by the way, its 80 at my house 8 miles from the beach and 78 in Huntington beach, gonna ride the bicycle, enjoy florida!!!
This is a super cute quality yacht! Can't beat that price tag! ❤
but those docking fees really add up when the marina or dock slip also want your boat insured.
I plan on mostly retiring (except summers) in 2-3 years. Planning on living abroad in Philippines, DR or Playa Del Carmen other 9 months. With housing on Long Island sooooo expensive, just a basement apartment this size and furnished would be near 24k a year! To buy a small house that needs work 400k plus 8-12k in taxes. Cost of these options, along with keeping my RE Appraisal License and all SW active along with 2nd car cost kinda defeats income benefits of coming back to LI to work for 3 months......
As a fan of you guys I came up with idea (Thanks!!!) of something like this boat as a VERY viable option. The live aboard thing here in NY you wouldn't want to do 12 months a year but 6 months weather is pretty good and great the 3 months I'd need to be here. And a 2 week Holiday visit in winter maybe. Does a boat like this have heat for winter? If not - no big deal. The $ savings would be awesome as summer only seasonal rentals on LI.... That could be 15-20k for peak summer season at starter level..... This boat / price looks near 100% perfect for me! 100K is same as 4-5 years of lowest rent or own payment option above.... The following 5 years and onward I'd be saving 20-25k a year! And that would allow the 3 months in NY to be way more vacation than for work :-) A bigger Fridge and TVs, new built ins for rear outdoor lounge space and bow cushions all for 100K. Love it! Gonna go look at your old aft cabin home now! As always - great job!
Comment number two ,,, amazing,,,, love Saturday breakfast with Nautistyles,,,, thanks
Enjoy your breakfast!! 🤪🤪🙏🏻
So... Would it be Coffee and Nauti... Coffee with Nauti or Nauti Coffee?
@Navy1977 @NautiStyles. Time to start the poll on your Saturday morning breakfast segment. One vote for Nauti Coffee. The others were Coffee and Nauti or Coffee with Nauti. 😁
A lake neighbor has one. I would have thought it was a $500,000 boat. Surprised at the price.
Happy Saturday!
Welcome back!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
Had a Carver 356 with twin gas engines never again. Insane to work on.
Woot Woot ! Bridge Clearance in the specs ! =) =) And a nice boat too, even for someone my size.
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My wife and I already have a Carver in Canada.
Since American yachts are thousands cheaper.
It looks like we'll purchase out of the States and sail it North.
A 405 just up here for 268k cdn. It wasn't near as nice as this vessel and needed a whole refit.
No comment, just support.
Thanks for supporting! We appreciate you!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️
I own that exact boat model and year. Mine has a cablemaster. I paid 100k. Fits tons of friends for day trips. My wife and I may never sell. Perfect yacht life.
When I first found you guys, weren’t you living on a boat very close to the same as this carver
Yep!! You're one of the OG Nauti People!! 🙏🏻💙⚓️🤪
@@NautiStyles I have a boat for sale. I would love for you to show it. It’s the 2016 see Ray 510 Sundancer.
Boat maintenance is no joke. Carver makes a nice vessel
Love it but really can’t wait to see your new yacht!
Us too 😅🤪 coming soon!! 🤞⚓️💙
Okay, Rocco! What’s your bottom line appraisal of those motors? I would think you’d rather have diesels on that boat.
By the way, thanks for the great find! This is definitely an affordable yacht, especially for a great name like Meridian.
@0:07 What's the difference between "price point" and price?
It's crap salesperson phrasing to suggest there's a theoretical standard amount/boat that ppl are looking for. ie "the £250k 6-berth boat price point"
Great review. It's a lovely vessel. The gasoline is a bit sad, but I guess the petrol option is of its time. Owners need to remember to vent. Every few months, somebody-often a newbie-makes a mistake. Very attractive boat... thanks again team...
Great episode as always, NautiStyle team! Thanks for sharing! Keep those cameras rolling and stay safe! 👍👍
Thanks! Will do! We love you 💙
@@NautiStyles 👍👍
I love this Liveaboard series that you do. It is so exciting to see the opportunities. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoy it! Thank you so much for watching!
I like the aft cabin layout of the Carver for sure. Very open on the main living area. And it’s good to go size-wise on the Trent Severn waterway up here in Ontario. Though there might be tears at the gas pump…😄
Number Five. If my wife and I sold our present boat I think we could afford one in this price range LOL.
Come on all post some more comments every one of them helps our favorite couple out. Thank You
Yesss more comments lol
Yes I'd definitely live on this boat. BUT you never said anything about A fresh water maker. That's important. And yes you need A washer and dryer. ALWAYS love your shows. YOU TO make A perfect couple. Can't wait to see your new SHIP.
Awww thank you for the kind words - we can’t wait either 😉
I have always really liked Carvers. I was actually looking at some at one point when I thought I might want to do a live aboard. They are really well laid out for a smaller vessel.
Agreed
Hi!
I haven’t watched much of your videos in the past year or so when you started showcasing boats way out of my price range. You do a great job and I like your enthusiasm- and your accents are fun too! Where are y’all from anyway?
Sorry, my question is where is your boat? The last time I kept up with you, you had ordered a new boat. Where is it? You talk as though you do not live on the water anymore. Do you live in Florida now??
WHATS UP Y’ALL??
I attended school in Charleston, SC...wish I could have lived in a boat like this!!
This is exactly what I was looking for. Great video!!
Very nice boat. That's defintely more in my budget. Thank you for sharing.
Maturing is learning boats are actually very affordable and accommodating
Good idea. Basically, it's a motor home for the water. If you live in a motor home on land your are looked upon as a hillbilly, but if you live on the water, you are an adventure seeker. For the price point it makes sense. You will pay for docking (rent) and some utilities (electric, water, etc.)
I have a 2000 Carver 356 aft cabin. Similar layout. We love it.
Sehr schönes und relativ günstiges boot.
Ideal für eine kleine Familie.
Top Video, merci.
Always enjoy an aft cabin cruiser. This one was laid out nicely.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hey there, since you are touring more affordable Yachts, I was wondering do you have any plans to tour the Aventura MY 50 anytime soon? I'm very interested in that model. Even brand new it's a lot more affordable than most Power Cats and it's even won awards. I've seen a few different tours of the yacht but they are not Nautistyles! Long time fan, love the channel.
Noted! Thanks for sharing! We'll try to make it happen!
No idea what I'm looking at & even I'm impressed!
Way nicer than the one i was looking at !!!!! Nice boat and video….. Team Nauti Rocks!!!! Sorry Rico I missed spelled it ROX lol 😂
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omg it's so cute! And I really appreciate those weather doors; I know I've said before, I'm always thinking about folks who cruise with pets and small children.
Speaking of pets, I'm imagining someone cruising with a cat in this yacht; with the counters between the salon and galley, plus the steps down, you'd have a furry little someone watching over you from above, for sure.
Curious, Rico, what's the reason for not liking gasoline boats? I'm ignorant about these kinds of things.
For a boat that size there is a lot of living space. A real steal at that price point.
Agreed