Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 vs Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 vs Carver Yachts 46 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 46 Motor Yacht 2007 measures 46,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 8,0 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 46 Motor Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 435 lbs — 217 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 575 hp, the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007 has a 190-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 48 gallons in the Carver Yachts 46 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 46 Motor Yacht 2007 at 46,0 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
Model46 Motor Yacht
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches157
Beam - Inches179
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.92 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Inches176
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42.6 in. (1.08 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches42.6
Weight - Detail21,800 lbs. (9,888 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail43,500 lbs. (19,731 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - kg19731.25
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.435
Length - Meters11.66
Length - Meters14.3
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet46
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches11
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.30 m)
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 standardVolvo Penta? D6 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail311 gal. (1,177 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,817 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1177.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Fuel tank capacity - Gal311
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max385 hp
Engine max575 hp
Operational Info
HeadElectric flush, pedestal
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity5 (8 optional)
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Water capacity130 gal. (492 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal8