Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 vs Carolina Classic CC 28 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 vs Carolina Classic CC 28 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Carolina Classic CC 28 2013 has a 45-hp advantage over the Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000's 330-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carolina Classic CC 28 2013 carries 256 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Carolina Classic CC 28 2013 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 with its 330-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 5 in
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28.42
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.66
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches341
Draft [max] - Detail2.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches3
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24℃
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWindshield: 7 ft. from waterline Tower: 12 ft. from waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches144
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal256
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters969.06
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepower375 hp
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader 6.0 gas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail256 gal. gas 200 gal. diesel 256 gal. diesel with long range fuel capacity
Operational Info
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity3
Water capacity30 gal
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCarolina Classic
Modelnot available
ModelCC 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee