Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2009 vs Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2009 vs Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992's 300-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 COMMAND BRIDGE 1992 carries 15 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 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 36 Super Sport 2009 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts COMMAND BRIDGE 1992 at 29,0 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
Makenot available
Model36 Super Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches157
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 8 in. (4.5 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches176
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail21,800 lbs. (9,888 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters11.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 6 in. (11.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI - 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max435 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Water capacity51
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower