Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 vs Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 vs Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 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 43 Super Sport 2010 measures 43,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 at 39,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 tips the scales at 3 365 lbs — 3 340 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 at 25 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 38 Super Sport 2008 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 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 38 Super Sport 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 at 43,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2008 at 39,0 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
Model38 Super Sport
Model43 Super Sport
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches161
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail33,650 lbs. (15,263 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg15263.37
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.3365
Length - Meters12.17
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet43.58
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 7 in. (13.28 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI - 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail334 gal. (1,264 l) with twin inboard engines 350 gal. (1,325 l) with twin IPS engines
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine max385 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush?, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Water capacity86 gal. (326 l) with Volvo IPS engine 75 gal. (284 l) with V-drive engine
Water capacity90 gal. (340 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal5