Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 325 1997 vs Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 325 1997 vs Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 385 hp, the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 has a 105-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts 325 1997's 280-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 carries 311 gallons versus 162 gallons in the Carver Yachts 325 1997. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Carver Yachts 325 1997 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 325 1997 at 32,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches384
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches37
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches157
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches176
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail21,800 lbs. (9,888 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.218
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.66
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal162
Fuel tank capacity - Gal311
Fuel tank capacity - Liters613.24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1177.26
Engine makeCrusader
Engine makenot available
Horsepower280 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail311 gal. (1,177 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max385 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Head1
HeadElectric flush, pedestal
Water capacity51
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCarver Yachts
Modelnot available
Model36 Super Sport
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee