Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 vs Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 vs Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2011 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 52 Voyager 2011 measures 53,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 at 39,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2011 tips the scales at 485 lbs — 460 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 at 25 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 38 Super Sport 2007 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2011 at 53,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2007 at 39,0 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
Model38 Super Sport
Model52 Voyager
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches161
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Meters5.79
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Bridge clearance - Inches228
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail48,500 lbs. (22,000 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg21999.21
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.485
Length - Meters12.17
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet53.75
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]53 ft. 9 in. (16.38 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail334 gal. (1,264 l) with twin inboard engines 350 gal. (1,325 l) with twin IPS engines
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine max385 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity86 gal. (326 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757.08 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.54 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal1