Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 vs Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 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 38 Super Sport 2011 measures 39,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 35,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 270 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 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 40 Motor Yacht 2007 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 33 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 at 39,9 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
Model38 Super Sport
Model40 Motor Yacht
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
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 - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Meters5.49
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Bridge clearance - Inches216
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 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 - kg11339.8
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.295
Length - Feet39.92
Length - Feet4
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - DetailTwin Inboard Engines: 334 gal. (1,264 kg) Twin IPS Engines: 350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
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
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Water capacityVolvo IPS Engines: 86 gal. (326 l) V-Drive Engines: 75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity90 gal. (341 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters272.55
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal72
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal