Matching a deep vee Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 against a modified vee Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 at 46,9 ft versus Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2008 at 49,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2008 tips the scales at 35 811 lbs — 35 376 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 at 435 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 47 Motor Yacht 2008 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2008 carries 562 gallons versus 48 gallons in the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.