Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 vs Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 against a modified vee Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2009 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 2013 at 39,8 ft versus Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2009 at 39,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 170 lbs more than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2009 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 2009 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2009 carries 334 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013. 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 2013 and Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2009 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 Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4 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. (4.3 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. (0.8 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 & 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. (12.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail334 gal. (1,264 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1264.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal334
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 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 capacityV-Drive Engines: 75 gal. (284 l) Volvo IPS Engines: 86 gal. (326 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
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