When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2008 and the Voyager Marine Series 7000 (1670 Open) 2010 are flat designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2008 at 14,0 ft versus Voyager Marine Series 7000 (1670 Open) 2010 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine Series 7000 (1670 Open) 2010 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 264 lbs less than the Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2008 at 11 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 Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2008 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Voyager Marine Series 7000 (1670 Open) 2010 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 Series 4700 - 1447 2008 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Voyager Marine Series 7000 (1670 Open) 2010 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 Series 4700 - 1447 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine Series 4700 - 1447 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 3 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine Series 7000 (1670 Open) 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.