The Voyager Marine 1570 BSC Bass 2010 vs Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Voyager Marine 1570 BSC Bass 2010 at 15,0 ft versus Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2007 at 14,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine 1570 BSC Bass 2010 tips the scales at 590 lbs - 480 lbs more than the Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2007 at 110 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the Voyager Marine 1570 BSC Bass 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2007's 10-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 3 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2007 comes in at 11 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Voyager Marine 1570 BSC Bass 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Voyager Marine 1570 BSC Bass 2010 and its 50-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2007 with its 10-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.