Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 350 Aft Cabin 1993 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 350 Aft Cabin 1993 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 has a 160-hp advantage over the Carver Yachts 350 Aft Cabin 1993's 275-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 carries 412 gallons versus 210 gallons in the Carver Yachts 350 Aft Cabin 1993. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Carver Yachts 350 Aft Cabin 1993 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 at 44,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 350 Aft Cabin 1993 at 41,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail41.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet44
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches492
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.05 m) with navigation light mast
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters5.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches199
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,607 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg13607.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.30000
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal210
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower275 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI - 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max435 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity81
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Gal70
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCarver Yachts
Modelnot available
Model44 Sojourn
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee