Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 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 Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 measures 44,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007 at 36,0 feet (2007). At 215 lbs and 308 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 Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 carries 412 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2012 at 44,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 36 Motor Yacht 2007 at 36,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model36 Motor Yacht
Model44 Sojourn
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 2 in. (4.01 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.01
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches158
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters5.44
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches214
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail21,500 lbs. (9,752 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail30,800 lbs. (13,971 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg9752.23
Weight - kg13970.63
Weight - lbs.215
Weight - lbs.308
Length - Meters11.25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet44.33
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 11 in. (11.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine max385 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Gal7