Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 vs Carver Yachts 564 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 vs Carver Yachts 564 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2002 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 535 hp, the Carver Yachts 564 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2002 has a 160-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008's 375-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 564 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2002 carries 646 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 564 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2002 at 56,0 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] - Detail4.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches54
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 - Feet56
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 - Detail56.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters17.07
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches672
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 - Liters2445.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal646
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCummins
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower535 hp
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush?, pedestal
Head3
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity158
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 - Liters359.61
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal95
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower