Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2011 vs Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2011 and the Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 are deep 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 54 Voyager 2013 measures 56,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2011 at 49,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2011 tips the scales at 35 811 lbs — 35 296 lbs more than the Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 at 515 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 54 Voyager 2013 at 56,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 47 Motor Yacht 2011 at 49,2 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
Model47 Motor Yacht
Model54 Voyager
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m)
Beam15 ft. 2 in. (4.6 m)
Beam - Meters4.32
Beam - Meters4.62
Beam - Inches17
Beam - Inches182
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.49
Bridge clearance - Meters6.12
Bridge clearance - Inches216
Bridge clearance - Inches241
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - DetailDiesel Engines: 35,811 lbs. (16,244 kg) with fuel and water Gas Engines: 34,723 lbs. (15,750 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail51,500 lbs. (23,360 kg) with fuel, water & engine
Weight - kg16243.58
Weight - kg23359.99
Weight - lbs.35811
Weight - lbs.515
Length - Feet49.17
Length - Feet56.25
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 2 in. (14.99 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]56 ft. 3 in. (17.1 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]53 ft. 6 in. (16.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI - 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailDiesel Engines - Twin Inboards: 562 gal. (2,127 l) Gas Engines - Twin Inboards: 404 gal. (1,530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2127.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal562
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacityDiesel Engines: 90 gal. (341 l) Gas Engines: 150 gal. (568 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailDiesel Engines: 75 gal. (284 l) Gas Engines: 127 gal. (481 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters480.75
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal127
Holding tank capacity - Gal1