Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 vs Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 vs Carver Yachts 43 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 43 Motor Yacht 2007 measures 49,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 at 38,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 35 811 lbs — 35 593 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 at 218 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 480 hp, the Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 has a 95-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008's 385-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 carries 311 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007. 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 Motor Yacht 2007 at 49,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 at 38,0 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 Super Sport
Model43 Motor Yacht
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beam14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m)
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Meters4.32
Beam - Inches157
Beam - Inches17
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Meters5.49
Bridge clearance - Inches176
Bridge clearance - Inches216
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail21,800 lbs. (9,888 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail35,811 lbs. (16,244 kg) with fuel & water (diesel engines) 34,723 lbs. (15,750 kg) with fuel & water (gas engines)
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - kg16243.58
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.35811
Length - Meters11.66
Length - Meters14.99
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet49
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 2 in. (14.99 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail49.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters14.94
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches588
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail311 gal. (1,177 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail580 gal. (2,196 l) diesel 400 gal. (1,514 l) gas
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1177.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2195.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal311
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max385 hp
Engine max480 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makevolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Operational Info
HeadElectric flush, pedestal
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Water capacity90 gal. (341 l) diesel 150 gal. (568 l) gas
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l) diesel 127 gal. (481 l) gas
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters480.75
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal127
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower