Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 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 46 Voyager 2010 measures 46,9 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 42,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 tips the scales at 396 lbs — 101 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 at 295 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 40 Motor Yacht 2007 carries a rated maximum of 440 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 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 46 Voyager 2010 carries 554 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 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 46 Voyager 2010 at 46,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 40 Motor Yacht 2007 at 4,0 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
Model40 Motor Yacht
Model46 Voyager
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches179
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.49
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Inches216
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) with fuel & water (standard) 29,900 lbs. (13,563 kg) with fuel & water (extended salon)
Weight - Detail39,600 lbs. (17,963 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - kg17962.24
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.396
Length - Meters12.37
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet46.92
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 7 in. (12.37 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D6 EVC - 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail554 gal. (2,098 l) diesel twin inboards
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2097.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal554
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max440 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity90 gal. (341 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters272.55
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal72
Holding tank capacity - Gal8