Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sessa Marine C44 '20 2020 vs Sessa Marine Dorado 36 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sessa Marine C44 '20 2020 vs Sessa Marine Dorado 36 2013 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 Sessa Marine Dorado 36 2013 tops out at 520 hp. Engine specs for the Sessa Marine C44 '20 2020 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sessa Marine C44 '20 2020 carries 118 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Sessa Marine Dorado 36 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sessa Marine C44 '20 2020 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sessa Marine Dorado 36 2013 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sessa Marine C44 '20 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sessa Marine C44 '20 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sessa Marine Dorado 36 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail45.27 ft
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 1 in. (11.6 m)
Length - Feet45.27
Length - Feet38.08
Length overall - Meters13.8
Length overall - Meters11.61
Length overall - Inches543
Length overall - Inches457
Beam12.99 ft
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches138
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (0.85 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail15,870 lbs. (7,200 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7198.51
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1587
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal117.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters445.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelTwin Yanmar
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 90 gal. (340 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max520 hp (382 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity73.17
Water capacity68.7 gal. (260 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity5.3 gal. (20 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSessa Marine
Modelnot available
ModelDorado 36
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed30 knot
Options / Other
Designernot available
DesignerChristian Grande