Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2010 vs Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2010 vs Carver Yachts 40 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 36 Super Sport 2010 measures 38,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 34,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). At 218 lbs and 295 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 40 Motor Yacht 2007 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2010 carries 311 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Carver Yachts 40 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 36 Super Sport 2010 at 38,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 at 4,0 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
Model40 Motor Yacht
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches157
Beam - Inches167
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 - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) with fuel & water (standard) 29,900 lbs. (13,563 kg) with fuel & water (extended salon)
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.295
Length - Feet38.25
Length - Feet4
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 7 in. (12.37 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.37
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
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 - DetailGas Twin Inboards: 311 gal. (1,177 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1177.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal311
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max440 hp
Operational Info
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)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters272.55
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal72
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)