Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 vs Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 and the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 measures 46,9 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 at 43,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 43 Super Sport 2010 tips the scales at 3 365 lbs — 2 969 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.
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 43 Super Sport 2010 at 43,6 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
Model43 Super Sport
Model46 Voyager
Model Year201
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 - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail33,650 lbs. (15,263 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail39,600 lbs. (17,963 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg15263.37
Weight - kg17962.24
Weight - lbs.3365
Weight - lbs.396
Length - Feet43.58
Length - Feet46.92
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 7 in. (13.28 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail554 gal. (2,098 l) diesel twin inboards
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2097.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal554
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity90 gal. (340 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 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