Luhrs 36 Open 2008 vs Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 or the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010?

The Luhrs 36 Open 2008 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 comes in at 35,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 or the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010?

For trailering, the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 has the edge at 22 lbs dry weight versus 225 lbs for the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Luhrs 36 Open 2008 has a documented max rating of 500 hp. Engine specifications for the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Luhrs 36 Open 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 measures 174" wide, compared to 166" for the Luhrs 36 Open 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: How do the fuel tanks compare on the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 and Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 4 gallons and 4 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Q: Are the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 and Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 and the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 are built by Luhrs. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Luhrs 36 Open 2008 vs Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010

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Luhrs 36 Open 2008

2008

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Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Luhrs 36 Open 2008 vs Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Luhrs 36 Open 2008 against a deep vee Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 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 36 Open 2008 at 38,0 ft versus Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 at 35,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 tips the scales at 225 lbs — 203 lbs less than the Luhrs 36 Open 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.

The Luhrs 36 Open 2008 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 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 Open 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 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 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeLuhrs

Model36 Open

Model37 IPS Canyon Series

Model Year2008

Model Year201

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)

Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.42 m)

Beam - Meters4.22

Beam - Meters4.42

Beam - Inches166

Beam - Inches174

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)

Bridge clearance - Detailnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters5.03

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches198

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Deadrise19℃

Deadrisenot available

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)

Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m) Air Draft: 16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m)

Draft [max] - Meters1.04

Draft [max] - Meters4.88

Draft [max] - Inches41

Draft [max] - Inches192

Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,988 kg)

Weight - Detail22,500 lbs. (10,206 kg)

Weight - kg9979.02

Weight - kg10205.82

Weight - lbs.22

Weight - lbs.225

Length - Meters11.86

Length - Meters10.82

Length - Feet38

Length - Feet35

Length - Inches11

Length - Inches8

Length overall - Detail38 ft. 11 in. (11.86 m) Length Less Pulpit: 36 ft. 2 in. (11.02 m)

Length overall - Detail35 ft. 8 in. (10.82 m)

Length overall - Meters11.86

Length overall - Meters10.87

Length overall - Inches467

Length overall - Inches428

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 2 in. (11.84 m)

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardCrusader 8.1L HO 425 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16

Fuel tank capacity - Gal4

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Fuel typeDiesel

Drive typeInboard - Twin

Engine max500 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)

Sleeping capacity5

Water capacity94 gal. (356 l)

Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (98 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal3

Luhrs 36 Open 2008 vs Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 or the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010?

The Luhrs 36 Open 2008 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 comes in at 35,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 or the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010?

For trailering, the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 has the edge at 22 lbs dry weight versus 225 lbs for the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Luhrs 36 Open 2008 has a documented max rating of 500 hp. Engine specifications for the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Luhrs 36 Open 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 measures 174" wide, compared to 166" for the Luhrs 36 Open 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

How do the fuel tanks compare on the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 and Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 4 gallons and 4 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Are the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 and Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Luhrs 36 Open 2008 and the Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series 2010 are built by Luhrs. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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