Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 is a deep-V design and the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 measures 59,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 at 44,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 tips the scales at 52 500 lbs - 21 700 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 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 56 Voyager SE 2008 tops out at 715 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 carries 800 gallons versus 412 gallons in the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 at 59,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 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
Model56 Voyager SE
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches184
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail30,800 lbs. (13,971 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail52,500 lbs. (23,814 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg13970.63
Weight - kg23813.58
Weight - lbs.30800
Weight - lbs.52500
Length - Feet44.33
Length - Feet59
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 8 in. (18.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters5.79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches228
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters18.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel tank capacity - Gal800
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max715 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom7 ft. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal70
Holding tank capacity - Gal100