Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2012 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2012 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 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 2012 at 39,8 ft versus Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 at 39,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2012 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 170 lbs more than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 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 2008 tops out at 385 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 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 2012 and Carver Yachts 38 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
Model38 Super Sport
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
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 - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.18
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Inches204
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 and water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Feet39.75
Length - Feet39
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 9 in. (11.51 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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
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/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
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
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity86 gal. (326 l) with Volvo IPS engine 75 gal. (284 l) with V-drive engine
Water heater capacity11 gal
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 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
HeadVacuFlush?, pedestal