Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 vs Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 vs Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007 measures 46,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 9,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 at 36,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 43 500 lbs - 24 000 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 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 46 Motor Yacht 2007 tops out at 575 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 46 Motor Yacht 2007 carries 480 gallons versus 250 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 46 Motor Yacht 2007 at 46,0 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
Model46 Motor Yacht
Model Year2010
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches153
Beam - Inches179
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.92 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Inches170
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42.6 in. (1.08 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches42.6
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail43,500 lbs. (19,731 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg19731.25
Weight - lbs.19500
Weight - lbs.43500
Length - Feet36.58
Length - Feet46
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.30 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.3
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 standardVolvo Penta? D6 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,817 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel tank capacity - Gal480
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max575 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity5 (8 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity130 gal. (492 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal80
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)