The Carver 36 might not be the prettiest boat on the water, but it sure executes its purpose as a spacious, comfortable cruiser.

As we approached the Carver 36 Motor Yacht for the first time, one PBR tester said to the other: “What were they thinking?” The disproportionate shape of this tall, wide condominium of a boat took him aback—way aback.

About an hour later, however, as this very same tester poked around the spacious saloon, and then reclined in the feathery soft couch with a perfect view of the flat screen television, he said: “Forget what I said before. I like this boat,” …