Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 vs Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 is a modified-V design and the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 44 Sojourn 2009 at 44,0 ft versus Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 at 46,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 tips the scales at 43 500 lbs - 13 500 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 at 30 000 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.
The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 carries a rated maximum of 435 hp. Engine data for the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 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 46 Motor Yacht 2011 carries 480 gallons versus 412 gallons in the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2011 at 46,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2009 at 44,0 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
Model44 Sojourn
Model46 Motor Yacht
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches179
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.05 m) with navigation light mast
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.92 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.05
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Inches199
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42.6 in. (1.08 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches42.6
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,607 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - Detail43,500 lbs. (19,731 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg13607.76
Weight - kg19731.25
Weight - lbs.30000
Weight - lbs.43500
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet44
Length - Feet46.92
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 11 in. (14.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader? 8.1 MPI - 385 hp (includes fresh water cooling)
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC - 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,817 l) diesel twin inboards
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel tank capacity - Gal480
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max435 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity5 (8 optional)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity130 gal. (492 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal70
Holding tank capacity - Gal80
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)