Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2012 vs Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2012 vs Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992 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.
The Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992 tops out at 300 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 36 Mariner 2012 carries 25 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992. 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 at 39,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992 at 29,0 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
Makenot available
Model36 Mariner
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters5.18
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches204
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet39.75
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity51
Water heater capacity11 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower