Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 33SS 2005 vs Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 33SS 2005 vs Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 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 Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 33SS 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Carver Yachts 33SS 2005 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 at 36,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 33SS 2005 at 33,0 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 - Detail33.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet36
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches396
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches153
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.195
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCrusader
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush?, pedestal
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCarver Yachts
Modelnot available
Model36 Mariner
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee