Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 against a deep vee Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 at 42,0 ft versus Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 at 44,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 tips the scales at 308 lbs — 282 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 at 26 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 Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 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 2013 carries 412 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008. 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 2013 at 44,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 at 42,0 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
Model41 Cockpit Motor Yacht
Model44 Sojourn
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
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 - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.59 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.6
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches181
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail26,000 lbs. (11,793 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail30,800 lbs. (13,971 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg11793.39
Weight - kg13970.63
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.308
Length - Meters13.08
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet44.33
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 11 in. (13.08 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 5.7 MPI 330 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail360 gal. (1,362 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1362.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
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
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4 (5 optional)
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 - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal7