Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 vs Carver Yachts C34 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 against a deep vee Carver Yachts C34 2013 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 Super Sport 2008 at 38,0 ft versus Carver Yachts C34 2013 at 35,5 ft. At 218 lbs and 165 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts C34 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2008 carries 311 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Carver Yachts C34 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 Super Sport 2008 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts C34 2013 at 35,5 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
ModelC34
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.96 m)
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches157
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 7 in. (3.84 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Meters3.84
Bridge clearance - Inches176
Bridge clearance - Inches151
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 - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Meters11.66
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet35.5
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 6 in. (10.82 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.82
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches426
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail311 gal. (1,177 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1177.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal311
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine max385 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadElectric flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Water capacity90 gal. (340 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal35