Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2011: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 and the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2011 are deep-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 2011 measures 59,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 at 46,9 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2011 tips the scales at 52 500 lbs - 9 000 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 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.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2011 at 59,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 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 & water
Weight - kg19731.25
Weight - kg23813.58
Weight - lbs.43500
Weight - lbs.52500
Length - Feet46.92
Length - Feet59.67
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep 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
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)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
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