Matching a deep vee Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 against a modified vee Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2008 measures 49,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 at 43,2 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2008 tips the scales at 35 811 lbs — 32 446 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 at 3 365 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 47 Motor Yacht 2008 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2008 carries 562 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.