Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 vs Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 and the Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 54 Voyager 2013 measures 56,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 at 39,9 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 tips the scales at 51 500 lbs - 26 500 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 at 25 000 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 54 Voyager 2013 at 56,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2011 at 39,9 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
Model54 Voyager
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam15 ft. 2 in. (4.6 m)
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Meters4.62
Beam - Inches161
Beam - Inches182
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Meters6.12
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Bridge clearance - Inches241
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 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 and water
Weight - Detail51,500 lbs. (23,360 kg) with fuel, water & engine
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg23359.99
Weight - lbs.25000
Weight - lbs.51500
Length - Feet39.92
Length - Feet56.25
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]56 ft. 3 in. (17.1 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]53 ft. 6 in. (16.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI - 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwin Inboard Engines: 334 gal. (1,264 kg) Twin IPS Engines: 350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal350
Fuel tank capacity - Gal800
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacityVolvo IPS Engines: 86 gal. (326 l) V-Drive Engines: 75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal100