Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 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 Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 measures 59,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 at 36,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 tips the scales at 525 lbs — 330 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 at 195 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 715 hp, the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 has a 340-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007's 375-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 carries 25 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 at 59,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2007 at 36,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model36 Mariner
Model56 Voyager SE
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches153
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Inches17
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail52,500 lbs. (23,814 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg23813.58
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.525
Length - Meters11.15
Length - Meters18.2
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet59
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 8 in. (18.2 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l) with gas or diesel twin V-drive inboards
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max375 hp
Engine max715 hp
Operational Info
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom7 ft. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal1