Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 vs Luhrs 36 Open 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 vs Luhrs 36 Open 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 — Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 at 38,0 ft versus Luhrs 36 Open 2007 at 38,0 ft. At 22 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 480 hp for the Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 and 500 hp for the Luhrs 36 Open 2007. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Luhrs 36 Open 2007 and its 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Luhrs 36 Convertible 2007 with its 480-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model36 Convertible
Model36 Open
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches166
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 8 in. (4.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Meters5.03
Bridge clearance - Inches188
Bridge clearance - Inches198
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,988 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,988 kg)
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Meters11.86
Length - Meters11.86
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 11 in. (11.86 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 11 in. (11.86 m)
Length overall - Meters11.86
Length overall - Meters11.86
Length overall - Inches467
Length overall - Inches467
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader 8.1L HO 425 hp
Engine/s standardCrusader 8.1L HO 425 hp
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 typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max480 hp
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
HeadElectric with macerator
HeadElectric with macerator
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacity4-6
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacity94 gal. (355 l)
Water capacity94 gal. (356 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailHead: 30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailHead: 30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal3