Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Carolina 61 2008 vs Custom Carolina Rose Brothers Convertible Sportfish 1974 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Custom Carolina 61 2008 vs Custom Carolina Rose Brothers Convertible Sportfish 1974 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 Custom Carolina Rose Brothers Convertible Sportfish 1974 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Custom Carolina 61 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Custom Carolina 61 2008 carries 155 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Custom Carolina Rose Brothers Convertible Sportfish 1974. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Custom Carolina 61 2008 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Custom Carolina Rose Brothers Convertible Sportfish 1974 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Custom Carolina 61 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Carolina 61 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 61,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Carolina Rose Brothers Convertible Sportfish 1974 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail61.00 ft
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length - Feet61
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Meters18.59
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches732
Length overall - Inches504
Beam17.25 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters5.26
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches207
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail6.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.42 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.83
Draft [max] - Meters1.35
Draft [max] - Inches72
Draft [max] - Inches53
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal155
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5867.39
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3974.68
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeCummins
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower450 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speed28
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed34
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity165
Water capacity6
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity3
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2