Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 vs Luhrs 36 Convertible 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 against a deep vee Luhrs 36 Convertible 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 at 38,0 ft versus Luhrs 36 Convertible 2008 at 38,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 213 lbs more than the Luhrs 36 Convertible 2008 at 22 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 480 hp for the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 and 480 hp for the Luhrs 36 Convertible 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 and Luhrs 36 Convertible 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model35 Convertible
Model36 Convertible
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches174
Beam - Inches166
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 8 in. (4.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Inches188
DeadriseTransom: 15℃ Bow: 46℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,988 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Meters11.8
Length - Meters11.86
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 10 in. (11.8 m) Length Less Pulpit: 35 ft. 8 in. (10.9 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 11 in. (11.86 m) Length Less Pulpit: 36 ft. 2 in. (11.02 m)
Length overall - Meters11.84
Length overall - Meters11.86
Length overall - Inches466
Length overall - Inches467
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-Yanmar 6LY3A-UTP 380 hp
Engine/s standardT-Crusader 8.1 l HO (425 hp) (317 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max480 hp (353 kW)
Engine max480 hp (353 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.95 m)
Sleeping capacity4 - 6
Sleeping capacity4-6
Water capacity100 gal. (378 l)
Water capacity94 gal. (355 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available