1986 42' Carver 4207 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

1986 42' Carver 4207 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

$77,000

1986 Carver 4207 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

Twin Caterpillar 3208TA – 375 HP Diesels

Overview

The 1986 Carver 4207 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht is a classic American motoryacht known for her spacious liveaboard layout, wide beam, and comfortable cruising performance. Designed for extended coastal cruising or dockside living, the 4207 offers the desirable two-stateroom, two-head configuration along with expansive outdoor entertaining areas.

This particular vessel is powered by the preferred twin Caterpillar 3208TA turbo-aftercooled diesels (375 HP each) — a major upgrade over the standard gas engines originally supplied on many models.

Additional Information
Principal Specifications

• LOA: ~42′

• Beam: approx. 15’4″

• Draft: approx. 4′

• Hull Material: Fiberglass

• Fuel Capacity: approx. 400–450 gallons (varies by year)

• Water Capacity: approx. 150 gallons

• Holding Tank: approx. 60 gallons

(Typical factory figures for the 4207 series.)

Propulsion

• Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3208TA

• Horsepower: 375 HP each

• Fuel Type: Diesel

• Drive: Direct shaft

• Cruise Speed: ~18–20 knots (diesel option)

• Top Speed: mid-20 knot range

Note: The optional Cat 375 diesels significantly improved performance compared with the standard gas package. 

Layout & Accommodations

The 4207 is widely respected for her true motoryacht interior volume.

Salon

• Large, open main salon with panoramic windows

• Convertible seating and entertainment area

• Lower helm (on many boats)

• Excellent headroom throughout

Galley

• Full-size refrigerator/freezer

• Electric cooktop or range

• Microwave oven

• Double stainless sink

• Abundant storage

Aft Master Stateroom

• Walk-around queen island berth

• Hanging lockers and drawer storage

• Private ensuite head with separate shower

Forward Guest Stateroom

• V-berth or double berth

• Guest/day head with shower

• Privacy door

Sleeps: 4–6 comfortably

Exterior & Deck Features

• Large covered aft deck (entertaining favorite)

• Flybridge with guest seating

• Wide side decks for safe forward access

• Foredeck sunpad area

• Swim platform with ladder

• Dual helm stations

The 4207’s 15’+ beam gives her notably generous aft-deck and salon space compared with many boats in this size range. 

Performance & Handling

With the Caterpillar 3208TA package, owners can expect:

✅ Strong low-RPM torque
✅ Reliable mechanical fuel injection
✅ Good parts availability
✅ Long service life when maintained
✅ More economical than gas versions

Typical owner use:

• Displacement cruise: ~8–9 knots

• Fast cruise: ~18–20 knots

• Planing top: mid-20s

Notable Advantages

✔ Proven liveaboard layout
✔ Preferred Caterpillar diesel power
✔ Excellent aft deck entertaining space
✔ Wide beam for interior volume
✔ Straight-shaft simplicity
✔ Classic Carver value proposition

Typical Buyer Profile

This model appeals to:

• Liveaboard couples

• Coastal cruisers

• Loop-style cruisers

• Budget motoryacht buyers wanting diesel power

• Dockside condo seekers

Georges Comment

The Carver 4207 remains one of the best values in the classic aft-cabin motoryacht market, offering true cruising comfort, dependable Caterpillar diesel power, and exceptional interior volume for her size. Slip available with live aboard option.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.