Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2009 vs Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2009 against a deep vee Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 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 2009 at 37,0 ft versus Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 at 38,3 ft. At 195 lbs and 218 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 2009 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 36 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 2009 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 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 36 Mariner 2009 and Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 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
Model36 Mariner
Model36 Super Sport
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inches157
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 8 in. (4.5 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Inches17
Bridge clearance - Inches176
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail21,800 lbs. (9,888 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.218
Length - Meters11.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet38.25
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 9 in. (11.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.7 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 - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (23 l)