Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 vs Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2011 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 and the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2011 are deep 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?
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 2011 at 46,9 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.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2011 at 46,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 at 44,3 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
Model44 Sojourn
Model46 Voyager
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
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 - Feet46.92
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep 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) diesel twin inboards
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
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. (42 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