Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 vs Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 vs Carver Yachts 36 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 36 Mariner 2013 measures 39,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007 at 36,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 21 500 lbs - 2 000 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 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 36 Motor Yacht 2007 tops out at 385 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 250 gal and 250 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 at 39,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007 at 36,0 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
MakeCarver Yachts
Model36 Mariner
Model36 Motor Yacht
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Beam13 ft. 2 in. (4.01 m)
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Meters4.01
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inches158
Bridge clearance - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.18
Bridge clearance - Meters5.44
Bridge clearance - Inches204
Bridge clearance - Inches214
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail21,500 lbs. (9,752 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg9752.23
Weight - lbs.19500
Weight - lbs.21500
Length - Feet39.75
Length - Feet36
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 11 in. (11.25 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.25
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 - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max385 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal.
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal