B-Atlas Boat Guide · CARV-28-V
Carver 2827 Voyager / 2897 Mariner Flybridge Cruiser
1983–1990
The Carver 28 Voyager is a production coastal cruiser emphasizing interior volume, straightforward twin-engine propulsion and accessible used-market pricing. Layout and machinery vary by model, so individual configuration and condition remain important purchase factors.
- LOA
- 28′ / 8.53 m
- LWL
- 26′ / 7.92 m
- Beam
- 11′ 1″ / 3.38 m
- Draft
- 2′ 10″ / 0.86 m
- Hull behaviour
- Planing
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Propulsion
- Sterndrive
- Engine configuration
- Single Inboard
- Displacement cruise
- Unknown
- Faster / planing cruise
- 21.7 kn · 13.00 US gal/h / 49.21 L/h · 1.67 nm/US gal / 2.27 L/nm
- Boat family
- Motor Yacht
- Construction
- Fiberglass
Best for
- Inland and coastal cruising
- Buyers prioritizing space and value
- Owners comfortable maintaining older production systems
Trade-offs
- Operating cost reflects twin-engine planing performance
- Model-year changes can materially alter layout and systems
- Older examples require close survey attention to structure, tanks, wiring and machinery
Known concerns
- No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.
Inspection focus
- Verify moisture around deck hardware, windows, hatches and rail bases
- Inspect fuel, water and waste tanks plus hoses and fittings
- Inspect engines, transmissions or sterndrives, exhaust and cooling systems
- Review AC/DC wiring, shore-power equipment and documented electrical modifications
- Confirm steering, trim-tab and generator operation where fitted
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About this record
B-Atlas preserves uncertainty: missing information remains unknown rather than being treated as a negative. Specifications and guidance describe the model record; individual boats can differ by year, equipment, refit and condition.