Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 is a modified-V design and the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 measures 44,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 at 36,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 tips the scales at 30 800 lbs - 11 300 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 at 19 500 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 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 44 Sojourn 2013 carries 412 gallons versus 250 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 44 Sojourn 2013 at 44,3 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
MakeCarver Yachts
Model36 Mariner
Model44 Sojourn
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches153
Beam - Inches167
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 - Inches170
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
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 and water
Weight - Detail30,800 lbs. (13,971 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg13970.63
Weight - lbs.19500
Weight - lbs.30800
Length - Meters11.15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet44.33
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
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)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush?, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal70