Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 vs Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 is a deep-V design and the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2009 is a modified-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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2009 measures 49,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 at 44,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2009 tips the scales at 43 500 lbs - 12 700 lbs less than the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 at 30 800 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 46 Motor Yacht 2009 tops out at 575 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carver Yachts 46 Motor Yacht 2009 carries 480 gallons versus 412 gallons in the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011. 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 2009 at 49,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2011 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
MakeCarver Yachts
MakeCarver Yachts
Model44 Sojourn
Model46 Motor Yacht
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.6 m)
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches179
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42.6 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches42.6
Weight - Detail30,800 lbs. (13,971 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail43,500 lbs. (19,731 kg) with fuel & water
Weight - kg13970.63
Weight - kg19731.25
Weight - lbs.30800
Weight - lbs.43500
Length - Feet44.33
Length - Feet49
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 1 in. (14.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters5.92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches233
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified 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)
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max575 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity5 (7 optional)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity130 gal. (492 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
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