Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 vs Carver Yachts 42 Super Sport 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 vs Carver Yachts 42 Super Sport 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 42 Super Sport 2007 measures 43,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 at 38,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 42 Super Sport 2007 tips the scales at 3 365 lbs — 3 147 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 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 Carver Yachts 42 Super Sport 2007 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 42 Super Sport 2007 at 43,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2012 at 38,3 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
Model42 Super Sport
Model Year2012
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. (4.5 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] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail21,800 lbs. (9,888 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail33,650 lbs. (15,263 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - kg15263.37
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.3365
Length - Feet38.25
Length - Feet43
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 7 in. (13.28 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max440 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Water capacity90 gal. (341 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal