Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sessa Marine C44 2014 vs Sessa Marine S 26 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sessa Marine C44 2014 vs Sessa Marine S 26 2012 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 S 26 2012 tops out at 8 hp. Engine specs for the Sessa Marine C44 2014 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sessa Marine C44 2014 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sessa Marine S 26 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sessa Marine C44 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sessa Marine C44 2014 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sessa Marine S 26 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail45.43 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 1 in. (7.65 m)
Length - Feet45.43
Length - Feet25.08
Length overall - Meters13.85
Length overall - Meters7.65
Length overall - Inches545
Length overall - Inches301
Beam12.99 ft
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,997 lbs. (2,270 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2266.6
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4997
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelVolvo V8 5.0 GXI DP-S
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail78 gal. (300 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters295.26
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal78
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxVolvo V8 5.7 GXI DP-S, 320 hp (240 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity11.7 gal. (45 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11.7 gal. (45 l) optional
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal11.7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSessa Marine
Modelnot available
ModelS 26
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed32.2 mph (28 kn)