Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 vs Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 against a modified vee Carver Yachts 43 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2009 measures 43,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 at 39,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2009 tips the scales at 3 365 lbs — 3 170 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2013 at 195 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 43 Super Sport 2009 tops out at 440 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 36 Mariner 2013 carries 25 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2009 at 43,0 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
Model43 Super Sport
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.18
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Inches204
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail33,650 lbs. (15,263 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg15263.37
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.3365
Length - Feet39.75
Length - Feet43
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 2 in. (13.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI - 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max440 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity90 gal. (340 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
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