The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 is a deep-V design and the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2009 at 47,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2009 tips the scales at 39 600 lbs - 8 800 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 at 30 800 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 Voyager 2009 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 2009 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.