Well-Equipped 1999 Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse — Southeast Alaska Proven, Ready for the Season
Meet " Sea Carver" — a highly optioned, well-maintained example of Carver's premium Voyager Pilothouse series, now offered at a reduced price of $265,000. This 53-foot pilothouse motor yacht has been a trusted vessel for extended cruising throughout Southeast Alaska, a demanding environment that speaks directly to her seaworthiness and reliability. Hauled out in May 2025, she received fresh bottom paint, new zincs, and recent fluid and filter changes — she is ready to go.
With 3 cabins, 2 heads, 6 ft 11 in of cabin headroom, and accommodations for up to 8 berths, the Sea Carver delivers genuine liveaboard comfort. The galley has been professionally upgraded with an extended countertop, increased undercounter storage, matching wood cabinetry, wood flooring, and an open passthrough to the pilothouse — a layout that makes extended passages feel like home. The Uline refrigerator/freezer with large ice maker (replaced 2015) and Princess 3-burner cooktop round out a fully functional offshore galley.
KEY FEATURES:
• Cummins 6C8.3M 450 hp Diesel Power — 1,900 Hours
The Cummins 6CTA/6C8.3M diesel is widely regarded as one of the most reliable and serviceable marine diesel engines ever built. On the used market, Cummins-powered Carver Voyagers are consistently preferred over gas-powered alternatives for long-term ownership — parts are readily available, service is straightforward, and these engines are known to run well past 5,000 hours with proper maintenance. At 1,900 hours, this engine has substantial life remaining. The seller reports comfortable cruising at 16–17 knots with a top speed of 22 knots.
• Triple Garmin Touchscreen Electronics Suite (Upgraded)
The pilothouse and bridge have both been upgraded with three Garmin touchscreen chartplotters: two Garmin 7616 XSV units and one Garmin 7612 XSV, complemented by a GMR 424 x HD Open Array Radar, Airmar WS-150 weather station, and Robertson 300X autopilot. This is a serious, modern navigation package suited to the challenging waters of Southeast Alaska and beyond. Having matched Garmin units at both helm stations simplifies operation and provides redundancy.
• Bow and Stern Thrusters with Dual Joystick Control
This vessel is equipped with a 24V QL bow thruster and a 24V Side-Power stern thruster, operated via a Side-Power dual joystick control system. Thruster-equipped pilothouse yachts of this size are dramatically easier to dock single-handed or in tight marina situations — a feature that experienced cruisers consider essential on any boat over 45 feet.
POWER & DRIVE:
Twin Cummins 6C8.3M 450 hp diesel inboard engines (1999, 1,900 hours). 4-blade bronze propellers. Electronic Twin Disc controls. Forward and stern thrusters (24V). 800-gallon fuel capacity across 2 tanks.
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL UPGRADES:
Kohler generator • Freedom Marine 30 3,000-watt inverter/140-amp charger • 16 Trojan 6V house/inverter battery bank • 50 amp/250V shore power with Cablemaster • 40-amp True-Charge multi-stage battery charger • (4) Group 27 AGM thruster batteries • (2) 8-D start batteries • 30-amp Charles charger (generator) • 20-amp 24V Charles charger (thrusters & davit)
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION:
(2) Garmin 7616 XSV chartplotters • Garmin 7612 XSV chartplotter • GMR 424 x HD Open Array Radar • Airmar WS-150 WX Weather Station • Robertson 300X Autopilot • Side-Power dual joystick thruster control • Flex Steel electric helm chair • Remote searchlight controls • Icom IC-M127 VHF/Hailer • Intercom system • Windlass control
DECK & CANVAS:
Bridge bimini with custom extension • Full isinglass enclosure • Custom cockpit awning with isinglass and screen enclosure • Custom stainless swim step rails • Custom stainless tender cradle • Custom stainless tow rail (bridge aft deck) • (2) underwater lights • Full canvas covers on pilothouse windows • Custom cockpit carpeting
ANCHORING:
Stainless 60 lb Suncor plow anchor (bow) • Stern plow anchor and rode • 340 ft of chain
TENDER (INCLUDED):
2007 Caribe DL-12 inflatable with 40 hp Honda 4-stroke outboard, new Garmin Echo Map 60, and custom complete cover
SPECIFICATIONS:
LOA: 53 ft | Beam: 15 ft 4 in | Max Draft: 4 ft 9 in | Bridge Clearance: 19 ft | Cabin Headroom: 6 ft 11 in | Dry Weight: 46,000 lb | Fuel: 800 gal (2 tanks) | Fresh Water: 400 gal (2 tanks) | Holding: 100 gal (2 tanks) | Cabins: 3 | Heads: 2 | Berths: 8
LOCATION: Juneau, AK 99801. This boat has been actively cruised in Southeast Alaska — one of the most demanding cruising environments in North America. Trades considered (24–28 ft aluminum sport fisher, aircraft). Reasonable offers welcome.
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Boat Details Description Price Reduced to $265,000.00 The Sea Carver is a great choice for the upcoming season. she is the perfect example of a highly optioned well cared for 530 Carver Voyager Pilothouse. Her Cummins 6C8.3M 450 hp have low 1900 hours Hauled out in May of 2025, re-painted, fresh zincs. recent fluid and filter changes. ready to go. She has been a great boat for extended trips around southeast Ak. The electronics have been upgraded both in the Pilothouse and on the Bridge with three touch screen Garmin 7616 XSV. Cruises comfortably and economically at 16-17-Knts. top speed 22-Knts Trades or possible partial trades, 24-28ft aluminum sport fisher, aircraft, Reasonable offers considered. LOA: 53 ft Beam: 15 ft 4 in Max Draft: 4 ft 9 in Cabin Headroom: 6 ft 11 in Dry Weight: 46000 lb Fuel Tanks #: 2Fuel Tanks Capacity: 800gal Fresh Water Tanks #: 2Fresh Water Tanks Capacity: 400gal Holding Tanks #: 2Holding Tank Capacity: 100 gal Number of single berths: 8Number of Cabins: 3Number of Heads: 2Engine Make: Cummins 450CEngine Model: Cummins 6C8.3MPrimary Engines: Inboard Engine Year: 1999Hours: 1900Power: 450 hp Propeller Type: 4 Blade Propeller Material: Bronze Forward and Rear Thrusters. Many other features and upgrades. Show Less Measurements Speed & Distance Cruising Speed:18kn Max Speed:25kn Dimensions Length:53ft Length Overall:53ft Bridge Clearance:19ft Beam:15ft Tanks Fresh Water Tanks:1 × 200gal Fuel Tanks:1 × 800gal Holding Tanks:1 × 100gal Propulsion Engine Make:Cummins Engine Model:6cta 8.3 450 hp Total Power:450hp Engine Hours:1900Engine Type:inboard Fuel Type:diesel More Details Mechanical Equipment Kohler Generator • Group 27 AGM Start Battery • (4) Group 27 AGM Batteries for 24V Bow and Stern Thrusters • (2) 8-D Start Batteries • (16) Trojan 6-V House/Inverter Bank 50amp/250V Shore Power System with Cablemaster • 30 amp Charles Charger - Generator • Freedom Marine 30 3000 Watt Inverter / 140 amp Charger • 40 amp True-Charge Multi-stage Battery Charger • 20 amp 24V Charles Charger - Thrusters & Davit Galley Equipment• Countertop professionally extended with increased undercounter storage and matching wood cabinetry • Open passthrough to the Pilothouse • Wood Flooring • Princess 3 burner cooktop and oven • Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemaker • Uline 2075 FF Refrigerator and Freezer with LARGE ice maker (2015) • Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave Oven • Double Sinks Deck and Hull Equipment• Bridge Bimini with Custom Extension • Full Isinglass Enclosure • Custom Stainless Swim step Rails • Custom Stainless Tender Cradle • Full Canvas Covers on Pilothouse Windows • Custom Cockpit Awning with Isinglass and Screen Enclosure • Custom Cockpit Carpeting • Custom Canvas Covers for Interior Carpeting • Custom Stainless Tow Rail for Bridge Aft Deck • (2) Undewater Lights • Stern Plow Anchor and Rode • Stainless 60lb. Suncor Plow Anchor - Bow • 340' of Chain • 24V QL Bow Thruster • 24V Side-Power Stern Thruster Navigation Systems• (2) Garmin 7616 XSV • Garmin 7612 XSV • GMR 424 x HD Open Array Radar • Airmar WS-150 WX Weather Station • Robertson 300X Auto Pilot • Side-Power Dual Joystick Control for Bow and Stern Thrusters • Windlass Control • Flex Steel Electric Helm Chair • Electronic Twin Disc Controls • Remote Search Light Controls • Intercom System • Icom IC-M127 VHF/Hailer Additional Equipment Tender • Caribe DL 12 2007 • 40 HP Honda 4 Stroke • NEW Garmin Echo Map 60 • Custom complete cover
