Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2008 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 2008 measures 53,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 at 42,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2008 tips the scales at 485 lbs — 459 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 at 26 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 675 hp, the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2008 has a 290-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007's 385-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 carries 36 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2008. 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 2008 at 53,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 at 42,0 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
Model41 Cockpit Motor Yacht
Model52 Voyager
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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 - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.59 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.6
Bridge clearance - Meters5.79
Bridge clearance - Inches181
Bridge clearance - Inches228
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail26,000 lbs. (11,793 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail48,500 lbs. (22,000 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg11793.39
Weight - kg21999.21
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.485
Length - Meters13.08
Length - Meters16.38
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet53
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches9
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 11 in. (13.08 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]53 ft. 9 in. (16.38 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail360 gal. (1,363 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1362.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine max385 hp
Engine max675 hp
Operational Info
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Head2
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity81 gal. (307 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757.08 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.54 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal1