Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 measures 59,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 13,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 at 46,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 tips the scales at 525 lbs — 491 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 at 34 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 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 carries a rated maximum of 440 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 carries 404 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Carver Yachts 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2010 at 59,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2007 at 46,0 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
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Model45 Cockpit Motor Yacht
Model56 Voyager SE
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail47.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet46
Length - Feet59.67
Length overall - Meters14.33
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches564
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail34,000 lbs. (15,422 kg) with fuel & water 34,260 lbs. (15,540 kg) with ES design
Weight - Detail52,500 lbs. (23,814 kg) with fuel & water
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches184
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Inches216
Bridge clearance - Inches228
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.525
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m) with arch
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.67
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 6 in. (14.17 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 8 in. (18.2 m)
Length - Meters14.17
Length - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters5.49
Bridge clearance - Meters5.79
Weight - kg15422.13
Weight - kg23813.58
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.5 m)
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal404
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1529.31
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine max440 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D6 370 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail404 gal. (1,529 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Operational Info
Water capacity90 gal. (341 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal72
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Liters272.55
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Headroom6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.1 m)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available