Carver or Bayliner

[itsalwayssummer]

Hi all,
I’m considering buying a 1997-2002 Bayliner 3788 or a Carver 38 Santego with twin diesels for motoring in the Puget Sound (Seattle, Tacoma, San Juan Islands, Victoria and Vancouver, B.C). Is one boat better than the other, what are their weaknesses, which one is more seaworthy, etc.. I would greatly appreciate any information.
thank you

 

[Scott Danforth]

When they were both brand new, the Carver was a better boat 100000 times that of the Bayliner

However you are looking at 18 to 20 year old boats with a 20 year design life. Now its all about condition, condition, condition

Which boat has an impeccable service and maintenance reccord?

Diesels should last nearly forever. Best if they are Cummins vs the Volvos

 

[itsalwayssummer]

When they were both brand new, the Carver was a better boat 100000 times that of the Bayliner

However you are looking at 18 to 20 year old boats with a 20 year design life. Now its all about condition, condition, condition

Which boat has an impeccable service and maintenance reccord?

Diesels should last nearly forever. Best if they are Cummins vs the Volvos

Thank you.
I know Cummins are great engines, you also recommend Volvo?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Thank you.
I know Cummins are great engines, you also recommend Volvo?

No, i recommend the cummins

 

[mr 88]

Don't think.the Carver when new was 1,000 times better than the Bayliner. I believe there motor yachts are built in a different plant than the junk that created there reputation. Quality control and gear they put on it are day and night different than the under 30' boats they produce.

 

[Sprig]

A boat that old, that size and however much $$$$ you are spending , you need to spend a little more and have a marine survey. When you decide the most appropriate boat for you get it surveyed. If the seller hesitates at you getting it surveyed, walk away.