Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2009 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2009 is a modified-V design and the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2009 at 37,0 ft versus Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 at 39,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 tips the scales at 25 000 lbs - 5 500 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2009 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 2009 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 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 38 Super Sport 2011 carries 350 gallons versus 250 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 at 39,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2009 at 37,0 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
Model38 Super Sport
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inches161
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Inches170
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.19500
Weight - lbs.25000
Length - Meters11.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet39.92
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 9 in. (11.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 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 standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI - 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwin Inboard Engines: 334 gal. (1,264 kg) Twin IPS Engines: 350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel tank capacity - Gal350
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
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
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacityVolvo IPS Engines: 86 gal. (326 l) V-Drive Engines: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)