Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Classic 28 2000 vs Carolina Classic CC 35 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Classic 28 2000 vs Carolina Classic CC 35 2011 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 2000 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Carolina Classic CC 35 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Carolina Classic CC 35 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Carolina Classic 28 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Classic CC 35 2011 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 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
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches162
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerc
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 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
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity60 gal
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCarolina Classic
Modelnot available
ModelCC 35
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee