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#8323: 1997 50' Carver 500 Cackpit Motor Yacht (HURRICANE IKE) Item Details
Inventory ID: 8323 Location: San Leon, TX
Year:  1997 Length:  50'
Make:  Carver Model:  500 Cackpit Motor Yacht
Height: 16.6' Beam: 15.4'
Draft: 4.7' Displacement: 36,000 lbs
Hull Material: Fiberglass HIN: CDRE3028B797
Engines: Twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3Litre Diamond series inboards, 6 cyl diesels, water in oil, submerged and no preservation work was performed.
Transmission: ZF straight drives, water in oil.
Generator/Battery: Kohler 13.5 KW diesel generator. Submerged and no preservation work performed. 12 volt system--poor condition.
Electronics: The following electronics were sighted at time of inspection: Raytheon radar, Raytheon VHF, Raytheon GPS/Loran, Raytheon autopilot, Raytheon electronic charting system, Raytheon sounder, Raymarine Tridata. All electronics were submerged and not tested.
Ground Tackle: 30 lb Bruce with 125’ 3/8 inch chain. 12 volt windlass.
Rigging: None
Head: Two heads onboard. Forward SeaLand 12 volt head, separate shower stall, sink, vanity and mirror. Aft, SeaLand 12 volt head, separate shower stall, sink, vanity, and mirror.
Galley: There is a V-berth and head forward, main salon and galley midship, Aft cabin with head. All interior furnishings have been removed. Galley which is located on port side in aft section of salon has a 3-burner Princess stove/oven, Sharp microwave/convection oven, double sink and a 2-12 volt Norcold refrigerators. All appliances are in poor condition.
Trailer: Trailer not included.
Shipping: This item is for Pick-up Only
Shipping Information: Item sold "where is". Assistance with shipping is generally available; however, buyer is responsible for costs of preparing item for shipment and charges for loading vessel onto trailer or transport.
Description: This 1997 50' Carver 500 Cockpit Motor Yacht was damaged during hurricane Ike. Vessel was completely submerged and all electrical and mechanical systems are compromised. The Carver 500 is a modern motor yacht with great styling and easy usability. Classic double cabin design with the master stateroom aft featuring a queen size berth, private head and shower and exit to the cockpit. The second stateroom has queen size berth in the bow with a head and shower that can be accessed from the stateroom and a separate door to be used as the day head. The galley and salon are on the same level with full galley being on the aft port side. A large dinette is forward. The starboard side has a large built in sofa. All interior furnishings have been removed. Galley which is located on port side in aft section of salon has a 3-burner Princess stove/oven, Sharp microwave/convection oven, double sink and a 2-12 volt Norcold refrigerators. All appliances are in poor condition. There are two heads onboard. Forward SeaLand 12 volt head, separate shower stall, sink, vanity and mirror. Aft, SeaLand 12 volt head, separate shower stall, sink, vanity, and mirror. The following electronics were sighted at time of inspection: Raytheon radar, Raytheon VHF, Raytheon GPS/Loran, Raytheon autopilot, Raytheon electronic charting system, Raytheon sounder, Raymarine Tridata. All electronics were submerged and not tested. Anchor pulpit and windlass are torn loose from deck. Bow rail is bent. Center windshield is knocked out. Windows are knocked out of aft cabin. There is a 2’ x 2’ hole in deck cap on port side midships. Two 6 inch x 6 inch holes in hull on starboard side midships. Engine vent is bent on starboard side. Hull/deck separation around aft cockpit and across transom. There is a 2’ x 3’ hole thru fiberglass on port side transom corner and a 2’ x 5’ hole in fiberglass on starboard side transom corner. Swim deck is damaged and pulled loose from hull. Minor fiberglass damage to components on the fly bridge. No holes in bottom of vessel. Props, shafts, struts, and rudders are in serviceable condition. Hard tops for topsides are off the boat and in fair condition. There is a 30 lb Bruce with 125’ 3/8 inch chain. 12 volt windlass. Vessel is powered by twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3Litre Diamond series inboards, 6 cyl diesels, water in oil, submerged and no preservation work was performed. ZF straight drives, water in oil. No trailer included in auction.

Florida 6% state sales tax will apply for Florida residents.

Storage charges will accrue after the 10 day grace period. Loading fees will apply if no trailer included.
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 		Paradigm Marine 5150 27th Street, San Leon, TX 77539. Take I-45 South from Houston to Exit 19 (FM 517 / Dickinson exit). Turn left, or east on FM 517 and continue east for approximately 6 miles until crossing Texas Hwy 146 and continuing east on FM 517. FM 517 make a long curve to the left just before you turn right on Avenue R. Near the end of Avenue R, you turn right on 27th Street. Paradigm yard is at the end of 27th Street. There is a yellow Paradigm Marine sign at the entrance. No vehicles are allowed on the yard and you must check in at the office. Viewing hours 9am to 4pm 7 days a week.
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