Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 vs Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 against a modified vee Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 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 54 Voyager 2013 at 56,3 ft versus Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 at 59,0 ft. At 515 lbs and 525 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 56 Voyager SE 2008 tops out at 715 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 56 Voyager SE 2008 at 59,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2013 at 56,3 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
Model54 Voyager
Model56 Voyager SE
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 2 in. (4.6 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Meters4.62
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches182
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters6.12
Bridge clearance - Meters5.79
Bridge clearance - Inches241
Bridge clearance - Inches228
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail51,500 lbs. (23,360 kg) with fuel, water & engine
Weight - Detail52,500 lbs. (23,814 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg23359.99
Weight - kg23813.58
Weight - lbs.515
Weight - lbs.525
Length [at waterline]53 ft. 6 in. (16.3 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet56.25
Length - Feet59
Length [over all with swim platform]56 ft. 3 in. (17.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 8 in. (18.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters18.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max715 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.1 m)
Headroom7 ft. (2.1 m)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal1