Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 and the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 measures 59,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 23,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 at 36,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 tips the scales at 525 lbs — 330 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 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.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 at 59,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2010 at 36,6 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 Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 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. 0 in. (5.8 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.32
Bridge clearance - Meters5.79
Bridge clearance - Inches17
Bridge clearance - Inches228
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs. (8,845 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail52,500 lbs. (23,814 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - kg23813.58
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.525
Length - Feet36.58
Length - Feet59.67
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
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI - 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
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
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 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