Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 43 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 at 49,0 ft versus Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 at 46,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 35 811 lbs — 35 415 lbs more than the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 at 396 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 43 Motor Yacht 2007 carries a rated maximum of 480 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 58 gallons in the Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 at 49,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 at 46,9 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
Model43 Motor Yacht
Model46 Voyager
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail49.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet49
Length - Feet46.92
Length overall - Meters14.94
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches588
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters14.99
Length - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m) with arch
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Inches216
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Weight - lbs.35811
Weight - lbs.396
Beam - Meters4.32
Beam - Meters4.55
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches43
Beam - Inches17
Beam - Inches179
Beam14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m)
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters5.49
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Weight - Detail35,811 lbs. (16,244 kg) with fuel & water (diesel engines) 34,723 lbs. (15,750 kg) with fuel & water (gas engines)
Weight - Detail39,600 lbs. (17,963 kg) with fuel and water
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 2 in. (14.99 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.3 m)
Weight - kg16243.58
Weight - kg17962.24
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal554
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2195.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2097.12
Engine makevolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower435 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D6 EVC - 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail580 gal. (2,196 l) diesel 400 gal. (1,514 l) gas
Fuel tank capacity - Detail554 gal. (2,098 l) diesel twin inboards
Engine max480 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity90 gal. (341 l) diesel 150 gal. (568 l) gas
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal127
Holding tank capacity - Gal8
Holding tank capacity - Liters480.75
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l) diesel 127 gal. (481 l) gas
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)