When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 and the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 52 Voyager 2009 measures 53,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 at 46,9 feet (2010). At 396 lbs and 485 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 Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2009 tops out at 675 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 46 Voyager 2010 carries 554 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.