1986 Carver 42 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht | 42ft

1986 Carver 4207 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht – "Shifting Gears"

A proven design, thoughtfully upgraded and ready for her next adventure.

The Carver 4207 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht remains one of Carver’s most popular builds—respected for its broad 15-foot beam, generous interior volume, and rock-solid fiberglass construction. "Shifting Gears " carries all the hallmarks that made this model a standout in the mid-40-foot range: a full-beam salon with wrap-around windows, two private staterooms with en-suite heads, a large enclosed aft deck, and twin inboards positioned amidships for excellent balance and service access.

Powered by twin Crusader 454 CID V-8 (340 hp) engines with a recently rebuilt transmission, she cruises comfortably at 13–14 knots and can stretch her range to nearly 500 nautical miles at trawler speed. The modified-V hull and long 38-foot waterline deliver a stable, predictable ride—reflected in the model’s impressive comfort ratio for a yacht of her size.

Recent upgrades move "Shifting Gears" well beyond her peers:

• 1,200 amp-hours of lithium battery power and a solar array for quiet off-grid operation

• New hot-water heater

• Rebuilt transmission for reliable propulsion

• Dual-zone reverse-cycle A/C & heat

• 7.5 kW generator 

• Electric 12 V windlass with chain/rope gypsy

• Spacious aft deck with hardtop and enclosure—perfect for entertaining or liveaboard comfort

Below deck, the interior layout feels more like a small apartment than a traditional cruiser. The full-beam salon offers 6'6" of headroom and large panoramic windows for natural light. Forward, the guest stateroom features a V-berth and private head with shower. Aft, the owner’s stateroom spans the beam, fitted with a centerline queen berth, abundant storage, and an en-suite head with a separate stall shower. The galley—fully equipped with stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer, double sink, and microwave—sits conveniently down and open to the salon for easy social flow.

Dimensions & Capacities

• LOA: 42 ft 0 in Beam: 15 ft 0 in Draft: 3 ft 6 in

• Displacement: ≈ 23,600 lb LWL: 38 ft

• Fuel: 400 gal (2 × 200 aluminum) Water: 150 gal (2 × 75 poly) Holding: 90 gal (2 × 45 poly)

• Electrical: 12 V DC / 120 V AC dual 30-amp shore service

Why Buyers Love the 4207:
The Carver 4207 combines the spacious feel of a 42-footer with the handling ease of a mid-size motor yacht. Owners praise its wide side decks, dependable inboard drivetrain, and enormous salon volume. It’s equally at home as a liveaboard, Great Loop cruiser, or coastal traveler—offering performance, comfort, and resale confidence that have kept the model in high demand for decades.

"Shifting Gears" brings all that legacy with modern energy independence and careful mechanical care. Step aboard at McCotters Marina & Boatyard in Washington, North Carolina, and see why this upgraded 4207 could be your next dream cruiser.