Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 vs Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 against a modified vee Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 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 2013 at 39,8 ft versus Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 at 42,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 169 lbs more than the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 at 26 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 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 carries 36 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 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 at 39,8 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
Model41 Cockpit Motor Yacht
Model Year2013
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 - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.59 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.18
Bridge clearance - Meters4.6
Bridge clearance - Inches204
Bridge clearance - Inches181
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail26,000 lbs. (11,793 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg11793.39
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.26
Length - Feet39.75
Length - Feet42
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 11 in. (13.08 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.08
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 - Detail360 gal. (1,362 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1362.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
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
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 capacity4 (5 optional)
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 - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal5