Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 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 43 Motor Yacht 2007 measures 49,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 at 44,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 35 811 lbs — 35 808 lbs more than the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 at 3 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 43 Motor Yacht 2007 carries a rated maximum of 480 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 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 2010 carries 412 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 43 Motor Yacht 2007 at 49,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2010 at 44,3 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
Model43 Motor Yacht
Model44 Sojourn
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail49.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet49
Length - Feet44.33
Length overall - Meters14.94
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches588
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters14.99
Length - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Bridge clearance - Inches216
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Weight - lbs.35811
Weight - lbs.3
Beam - Meters4.32
Beam - Meters4.24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches46
Beam - Inches17
Beam - Inches167
Beam14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Bridge clearance - Meters5.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Weight - Detail35,811 lbs. (16,244 kg) with fuel & water (diesel engines) 34,723 lbs. (15,750 kg) with fuel & water (gas engines)
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,607 kg) with fuel and water
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 2 in. (14.99 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Weight - kg16243.58
Weight - kg13607.76
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2195.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Engine makevolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower435 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI - 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail580 gal. (2,196 l) diesel 400 gal. (1,514 l) gas
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Engine max480 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity90 gal. (341 l) diesel 150 gal. (568 l) gas
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal127
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Liters480.75
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
HeadVacuum flush, pedestal
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l) diesel 127 gal. (481 l) gas
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Sleeping capacity6