Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 35 Super Sport 2007 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 35 Super Sport 2007 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Carver Yachts 35 Super Sport 2007 at 38,0 ft versus Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 at 39,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 35 Super Sport 2007 tips the scales at 218 lbs — 193 lbs more than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 at 25 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Carver Yachts 35 Super Sport 2007 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 35 Super Sport 2007 carries 311 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 35 Super Sport 2007 and Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model35 Super Sport
Model38 Super Sport
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Inches157
Beam - Inches161
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Inches176
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail21,800 lbs. (9,888 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Meters11.66
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet39.92
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI - 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail311 gal. (1,177 l) with gas twin inboards
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwin Inboard Engines: 334 gal. (1,264 kg) Twin IPS Engines: 350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1177.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal311
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max385 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadElectric flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Water capacityVolvo IPS Engines: 86 gal. (326 l) V-Drive Engines: 75 gal. (284 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal45