Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2010 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2010 and the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 measures 59,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 12,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2010 at 46,9 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 tips the scales at 52 500 lbs - 9 000 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2010 at 43 500 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 46 Motor Yacht 2010 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 480 gallons in the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2010. 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 46 Motor Yacht 2010 at 46,9 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 Year2010
Model Year2008
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. (5.8 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Meters5.79
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Bridge clearance - Inches228
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 and water
Weight - kg19731.25
Weight - kg23813.58
Weight - lbs.43500
Weight - lbs.52500
Length - Feet46.92
Length - Feet59
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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters18.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,817 l) diesel twin inboards
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal480
Fuel tank capacity - Gal800
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max715 hp
Operational Info
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)
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 - Gal80
Holding tank capacity - Gal100
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)