Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 vs Carver Yachts C34 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 against a deep vee Carver Yachts C34 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 at 36,0 ft versus Carver Yachts C34 2013 at 35,5 ft. At 195 lbs and 165 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts C34 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 25 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2008 and Carver Yachts C34 2013 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.96 m)
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches153
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 7 in. (3.84 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Meters3.84
Bridge clearance - Inches17
Bridge clearance - Inches151
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Meters11.15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet35.5
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 - Detail35 ft. 6 in. (10.82 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.82
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches426
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 - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush?, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity90 gal. (340 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal35