Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Luhrs 28 Open 2010 vs Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Luhrs 28 Open 2010 vs Luhrs 36 Convertible 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 Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 measures 38,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Luhrs 28 Open 2010 at 31,0 feet (2010). At 1 lbs and 22 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 Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Luhrs 28 Open 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Luhrs 28 Open 2010 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Luhrs 28 Open 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model28 Open
Model36 Convertible
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches166
Bridge clearance - DetailOpen: 16 ft. (4.87 m) Hardtop: 9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 8 in. (4.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Inches188
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,540 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,988 kg)
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Meters9.7
Length - Meters11.86
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 10 in. (9.7 m) Length Less Pulpit: 29 ft. 10 in. (9.09 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 11 in. (11.86 m)
Length overall - Meters9.7
Length overall - Meters11.86
Length overall - Inches382
Length overall - Inches467
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader 8.1L HO 425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max480 hp
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.76 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4-6
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity94 gal. (355 l)
Headnot available
HeadElectric with macerator
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailHead: 30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3