Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2013 vs Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2013 vs Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007 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 Motor Yacht 2007 measures 46,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2013 at 42,9 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 435 lbs — 409 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2013 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 46 Motor Yacht 2007 tops out at 575 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2007 carries 48 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2013. 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 Motor Yacht 2007 at 46,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2013 at 42,9 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
Model41 Cockpit Motor Yacht
Model46 Motor Yacht
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.1 m)
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches161
Beam - Inches179
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.6 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.92 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.6
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Inches181
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42.6 in. (1.08 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches42.6
Weight - Detail26,000 lbs. (11,793 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail43,500 lbs. (19,731 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg11793.39
Weight - kg19731.25
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.435
Length - Feet42.92
Length - Feet46
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 11 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.30 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail360 gal. (1,362 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,817 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1362.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D6 370 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max575 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity5 (8 optional)
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacity130 gal. (492 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal8
Headnot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal