Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2008 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2008 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 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 2007 measures 59,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2008 at 46,0 feet (2008). At 435 lbs and 525 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 715 hp, the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007 has a 140-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2008's 575-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2008 carries 48 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2007. 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 2007 at 59,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2008 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
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model46 Motor Yacht
Model56 Voyager SE
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches179
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.92 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Draft [max] - Detail42.6 in. (1.08 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches42.6
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail43,500 lbs. (19,731 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail52,500 lbs. (23,814 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg19731.25
Weight - kg23813.58
Weight - lbs.435
Weight - lbs.525
Length - Meters14.3
Length - Meters18.2
Length - Feet46
Length - Feet59
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 8 in. (18.2 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,817 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max575 hp
Engine max715 hp
Operational Info
Head2
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom7 ft. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity5 (8 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity130 gal. (492 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal8
Holding tank capacity - Gal1