Carter Marine Inc
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| Carter Safari 28 | |
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 Carter Safari 28 |
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| General | |
| Make: | Carter |
| Model: | Safari |
| Size: | 28[1] |
| Builder: | John Carter[1] |
| Built In: | Costa Mesa, CA[1] |
| Specs | |
| Available Power: | - 307CI. Volvo 225 B (SBC)(standard)x2 - 351CI Volvo 240 A (SBF)x2 - Volvo Diesel x2[1] |
| Drive: | Volvo Penta 280 (x2)[1] |
| Fuel capacity: | 150 Gallons[1] |
| Fresh Water Capacity: | 2 x 30 Gallon Tanks[1] |
| Holding Tank Capacity: | 35 Gallons[1] |
| Hull Buildup: | Fibreglass. - 12 handlaid lays at Keel, - 8 handlaid lays balance of hull, - Stringers fully glassed and bonded to hull[1] |
| Sleeping Capacity: | 4 to 8[1] |
| Forward Freeboard: | 46"[1] |
| Aft Freeboard: | 30"[1] |
| Forward Draft: | 19"[1] |
| Aft Draft: | 16.5" (26.5" with drives)[1] |
| Beam: | 7' 11"[1] |
| Gunwale length: | 29' 8"[1] |
| Displacement: | 6700# dry[1] |
Carter Marine Inc built the 28' Carter Safaris in the 1970s. The Company was created by John Carter, who is an ex-boat builder from Costa Mesa, CA. There are a limited number of these boats still around today. They are identified by a black plaque above the center window in the cabin. There are a small group of owners that exist online[2] and are currently trying to find all the owners that they can to be part of an elite group of these rare and classic boats. More information is wanted about these boats and their history.
[edit] About the boats
All the boats are 28' hull length.[1] From there was the option of a bow sprit, as well as a swimgrid, which added to the total length. The boats are all equipped with a Flying Bridge Helm station, and some are also equipped with a secondary helm inside the cabin.[2] In the cabin there is a head that also doubles as a shower stall. Across from the head is a large storage closet that has one shelf, and a hanger for clothes. In front of the closet there is a long counter. On this counter was a sink. Some boats also had a propane stove, others had a helm station mounted to the forward of the counter and had no stove.[2] Across from the counter was a small table and bench seats, they also folded down like most RVs into a bed. Ahead of that is the V birth with enough room to sleep 2.
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Inside the cabin, with stove, and no helm
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The head, inside the cabin
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Id plaque
[edit] Sightings and special notes
- A Carter Safari Appears in a new Tv Show called 'Cougar Town' In the Trailers as well as some episodes.
