Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011 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 19,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011 at 39,8 feet (2011). 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 2011 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 Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 tops out at 715 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 36 Mariner 2011 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 2011 at 39,8 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 Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.18
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Inches204
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 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 - Feet39.75
Length - Feet59
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 8 in. (18.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters18.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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)
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 - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max715 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom7 ft. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal
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
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal