Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 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 56 Voyager SE 2011 measures 59,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,7 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 56 Voyager SE 2011 tips the scales at 525 lbs — 499 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 Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 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 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 carries 36 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 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 56 Voyager SE 2011 at 59,7 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
Model56 Voyager SE
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 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. (5.8 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 - Detail52,500 lbs. (23,814 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg11793.39
Weight - kg23813.58
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.525
Length - Meters13.08
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet59.67
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 11 in. (13.08 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 8 in. (18.2 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep 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 - Twin
Engine max385 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroom7 ft. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity81 gal. (307 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal1