Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 vs Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 against a modified vee Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 at 44,3 ft versus Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2008 at 46,0 ft. At 308 lbs and 396 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2008 tops out at 575 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2008 carries 554 gallons versus 412 gallons in the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 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 44 Sojourn 2011 and Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model44 Sojourn
Model46 Voyager
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches179
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 - Detail30,800 lbs. (13,971 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail39,600 lbs. (17,963 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg13970.63
Weight - kg17962.24
Weight - lbs.308
Weight - lbs.396
Length - Feet44.33
Length - Feet46
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep 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 - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail554 gal. (2,098 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2097.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel tank capacity - Gal554
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max575 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal8