Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 vs Carolina Classic CC 35 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 vs Carolina Classic CC 35 2008 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 Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 carries a rated maximum of 330 hp. Engine data for the Carolina Classic CC 35 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 carries 22 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Carolina Classic CC 35 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Carolina Classic CC 35 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Classic CC 35 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Classic CC 35 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Classic 28 Express 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 9 in. without pulpit
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet34.75
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters10.59
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches417
Draft [max] - Detail2.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches36
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches162
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardDiesels up to 600 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal
Operational Info
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity3
Water capacity60 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 35
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee