Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 vs Carver Yachts Mariner 1997 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 vs Carver Yachts Mariner 1997 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.
The Carver Yachts Mariner 1997 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 Mariner 1997 at 35,0 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
Makenot available
Model44 Sojourn
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail30,800 lbs. (13,971 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg13970.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.308
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet44.33
Length - Feet35
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 4 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches420
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail412 gal. (1,560 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1559.59
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal412
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCrudader XL
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower