Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 vs Carver Yachts Mariner 1997 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 vs Carver Yachts Mariner 1997 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.
The Carver Yachts Mariner 1997 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 Mariner 1997 at 35,0 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
Makenot available
Model38 Super Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches161
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet39.92
Length - Feet35
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches420
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI - 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwin Inboard Engines: 334 gal. (1,264 kg) Twin IPS Engines: 350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCrudader XL
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityVolvo IPS Engines: 86 gal. (326 l) V-Drive Engines: 75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower