Matching a flat Voyager Marine 47 Series 2011 against a pontoon Voyager Marine Extreme Cruise Express SL 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Voyager Marine Extreme Cruise Express SL 2010 measures 25,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 24,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine 47 Series 2011 at 1,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine Extreme Cruise Express SL 2010 tips the scales at 265 lbs — 257 lbs less than the Voyager Marine 47 Series 2011 at 8 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 250 hp, the Voyager Marine Extreme Cruise Express SL 2010 has a 248-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine 47 Series 2011's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Voyager Marine Extreme Cruise Express SL 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Voyager Marine 47 Series 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine Extreme Cruise Express SL 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine Extreme Cruise Express SL 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine 47 Series 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.