Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 33SS 2005 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 33SS 2005 vs Carver Yachts 38 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 Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 tops out at 385 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 38 Super Sport 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 at 39,0 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 - Feet39
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches396
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches161
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCrusader
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail334 gal. (1,264 l) with twin inboard engines 350 gal. (1,325 l) with twin IPS engines
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max385 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush?, pedestal
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity86 gal. (326 l) with Volvo IPS engine 75 gal. (284 l) with V-drive engine
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCarver Yachts
Modelnot available
Model38 Super Sport
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass