Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 vs Carver Yachts 39 Motor Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 vs Carver Yachts 39 Motor Yacht 2005 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 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 39 Motor Yacht 2005 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 39 Motor Yacht 2005 carries 33 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 39 Motor Yacht 2005 at 39,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 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
Makenot available
Model36 Mariner
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches153
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches17
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters11.15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet39
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches468
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush?, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity9
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters272.55
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal72
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower