Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2010 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2010 and the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 measures 44,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2010 at 39,9 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 tips the scales at 30 000 lbs - 5 000 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2010 at 25 000 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.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 at 44,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport 2010 at 39,9 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
Model38 Super Sport
Model44 Sojourn
Model Year2010
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.09
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches161
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.29
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches169
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,566 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,607 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg13607.76
Weight - lbs.25000
Weight - lbs.30000
Length - Feet39.92
Length - Feet44.33
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 11 in. (12.17 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 6.0 MPI - 375 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI - 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwin Inboard Engines: 334 gal. (1,264 kg) Twin IPS Engines: 350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal350
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacityVolvo IPS Engines: 86 gal. (326 l) V-Drive Engines: 75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal70