Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2007 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2007 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 measures 39,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2007 at 33,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2007 tips the scales at 1 239 lbs — 1 216 lbs more than the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 at 23 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 385 hp, the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2007 has a 55-hp advantage over the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011's 330-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2007 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2007 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 at 39,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2007 at 33,0 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
MakeTiara Yachts
MakeTiara Yachts
Model3000 Open
Model3900 Sovran?
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches167
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise14.5℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (.8 m) w/props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail12,390 lbs. (5,620 kg) w/Crusader 8.1 l
Weight - Detail23,000 lbs. (10,433 kg)
Weight - kg5620
Weight - kg10432.62
Weight - lbs.1239
Weight - lbs.23
Length - Meters10.06
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet39.25
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 0 in. (10.6 m) w/standard pulpit and optional swim platform
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 3 in. (11.96) without standard pulpit and with standard swim platform 41 ft. 9 in. (12.72 m) with standard pulpit and with standard swim platform
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10.06 m) w/standard pulpit 30 ft. 6 in. (9.29 m) w/out standard pulpit
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches396
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m) waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.12
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches123
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Crusader 8.1 l MPI gas, 385 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (794.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max385 hp
Engine maxnot available
BatteryTwo bank 12V battery system with batteries and battery switches (2 engine batteries & 2 house batteries)
Batterynot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo®
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD6 IPS450 with Joystick control
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower330 hp
Operational Info
HeadFull fiberglass head with shower curtain and shower sump pump
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacity32 gal. (121.13 l)
Water capacity105 gal. (397.47 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140.06 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee