Carver Yachts 52 Voyager  2007 boat specs
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Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007
2007
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Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 boat specs
Carver Yachts
Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997
1997
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Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 vs Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 vs Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 675 hp, the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 has a 225-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997's 450-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 carries 8 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 at 53,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 at 50,0 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
Makenot available
Model52 Voyager
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches184
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters5.79
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches228
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail48,500 lbs. (21,999.6 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg21999.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.485
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters16.38
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet53
Length - Feet50
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]53 ft. 9 in. (16.38 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail50.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters15.24
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches600
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 500 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3785.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max675 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makecummings
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower450 hp
Operational Info
HeadSealand® 5048 vacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity1
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.54 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower

Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 vs Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 or the Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997?
The Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 is the longer of the two at 53,0 feet overall. The Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 comes in at 50,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 is rated to a maximum of 675 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 tops out at 450 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many passengers can the Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 carry?
The Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 has an official capacity rating of 15 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 or the Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997?
The Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 has the bigger tank at 8 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997. That 7-gallon difference translates to roughly 21–35 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 and Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Carver Yachts 52 Voyager 2007 and the Carver Yachts Cockpit Motoryacht 500 1997 are built by Carver Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.