M/Y Swamp Puppy met every criteria on our wishlist; between 35′ – 45′, with one or two diesel engines, solid bones, and hopefully in need of some aesthetic and electrical upgrades to bring the price down into our small budget.
We’ve been slowly upgrading our boat with new electronics at the helm, new upholstery inside and out, a fresh coat of bottom paint, and of course an off-grid solar system.
1989 Carver Santego 38
M/Y Swamp Puppy is a 1989 Carver Santego 38 Special Edition motor yacht, sometime also called a Santego 3867.
The Santego, originally named “Zinful,” was re-powered with twin Yanmar diesel engines. Its bridge is designed around a central, elevated helm station that really puts the captain on a pedestal. Wrap-around bridge seating provides an abundance of room. It has an open-concept contemporary interior that we absolutely love. Carver Boat Corporation was located in Pulaski, Wisconsin before closing its doors in 2021.
M/Y Swamp Puppy Specifications
37′ 6″
LOD
length on deck
44′ 11″
LOA
length overall
14′
beam
width
3.5′
draft
below waterline
15′
air draft
above waterline
11.5′
air draft
minimum
19,000 lbs
displacement
weight
1989 Carver Santego 38
Exterior Layout
We love the pass-through flybridge!
Interior Layout
The single-level living is unbeatable!
