Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 vs Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 vs Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 measures 43,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 at 36,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 tips the scales at 3 365 lbs — 3 170 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 at 195 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 36 Mariner 2007 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 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 36 Mariner 2007 carries 25 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 at 43,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 at 36,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model36 Mariner
Model43 Super Sport
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches153
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Inches17
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail33,650 lbs. (15,263 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg15263.37
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.3365
Length - Meters11.15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet43.17
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 2 in. (13.1 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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l) with gas or diesel twin V-drive inboards
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity90 gal. (340 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal5