Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2012 vs Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2012 vs Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2012 at 39,9 ft versus Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 at 42,0 ft. At 25 lbs and 26 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 tops out at 385 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2012 carries 334 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2012 at 39,9 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
Model41 Cockpit Motor Yacht
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Inches161
Beam - Inches161
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.3 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.59 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Meters4.6
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Bridge clearance - Inches181
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail26,000 lbs. (11,793 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg11793.39
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.26
Length - Feet39.92
Length - Feet42
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 11 in. (13.08 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.08
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail334 gal. (1,264 kg)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail360 gal. (1,363 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1264.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1362.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal334
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max385 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l) with inboard engine
Water capacity81 gal. (307 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 - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal