Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Classic CC 28 2012 vs Carolina Classic CC 35 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Classic CC 28 2012 vs Carolina Classic CC 35 2007 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 CC 28 2012 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Carolina Classic CC 35 2007 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 CC 28 2012 carries 256 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Carolina Classic CC 35 2007. 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 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Carolina Classic CC 28 2012 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Classic CC 35 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Classic CC 28 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCarolina Classic
MakeCarolina Classic
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam13 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches162
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches36
Height - DetailWindshield: 7 ft. from waterline Tower: 12 ft. from waterline
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches144
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet28.42
Length - Feet34
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 9 in. without pulpit
Length overall - Meters8.66
Length overall - Meters10.59
Length overall - Inches341
Length overall - Inches417
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader 6.0 gas
Engine/s standardT QSC 540 Cummins
Fuel tank capacity - Detail256 gal. gas 200 gal. diesel 256 gal. diesel with long range fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters969.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal256
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepower375 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal
Water capacity60 gal