The Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 vs Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2004 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 at 14,0 feet (2011). At 235 lbs and 153 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 Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2004 could be the deciding factor.
The Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2004 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.