Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2013 vs Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2013 and the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 measures 43,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2013 at 38,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 tips the scales at 3 365 lbs — 3 147 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2013 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.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 at 43,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Super Sport 2013 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
Model43 Super Sport
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 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. (5.9 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 and water
Weight - kg9888.31
Weight - kg15263.37
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.3365
Length - Feet38.25
Length - Feet43.17
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 3 in. (11.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 2 in. (13.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
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
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Water capacity78 gal. (295 l)
Water capacity90 gal. (340 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal. (142 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal37.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5