Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 at 36,6 ft versus Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 at 39,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 170 lbs more than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 at 25 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 38 Super Sport 2007 tops out at 385 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010. 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 2007 at 39,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 at 36,6 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 Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Inches153
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 - Inches17
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 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 and water
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Feet36.58
Length - Feet39
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail334 gal. (1,264 l) with twin inboard engines 350 gal. (1,325 l) with twin IPS engines
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max385 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity86 gal. (326 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
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)