The Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2007 vs Voyager Marine VS22FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 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 VS22FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2007 at 12,0 feet (2007). At 145 lbs and 159 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 Series 5600 - 1256 2007 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Voyager Marine VS22FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 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 VS22FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2007 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 VS22FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 could be the deciding factor.
The Voyager Marine VS22FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2007 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 VS22FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.