Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011 vs Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011 against a modified vee Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 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 2011 at 39,8 ft versus Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 at 38,0 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 Super Sport 2008 tops out at 385 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 carries 311 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011. 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 2011 and Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 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 Year2011
Model Year2008
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 - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.18
Bridge clearance - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Inches204
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 and 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 - Feet39.75
Length - Feet38
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.66
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI - 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail311 gal. (1,177 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1177.26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal311
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 capacity4
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 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
Headnot available
HeadElectric flush, pedestal