Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 34 LS 2023 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 34 LS 2023 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 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 34 LS 2023 at 34,9 feet (2023). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 tips the scales at 23 000 lbs - 9 200 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 34 LS 2023 at 13 800 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Tiara Yachts 34 LS 2023 has a 70-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 3900 Sovran 2011 carries 300 gallons versus 200 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 34 LS 2023. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Tiara Yachts 34 LS 2023 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 34 LS 2023 at 34,9 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail34.90 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet34.9
Length - Feet39.25
Length overall - Meters10.64
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches419
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam11.00 ft
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches167
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft Min2.20 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement13800.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14.5℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail23,000 lbs. (10,433 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg10432.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.23000
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal200
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeVolvo®
Horsepower400 hp
Horsepower330 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD6 IPS450 with Joystick control
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135.6 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity5
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity30
Water capacity105 gal. (397.47 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140.06 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTiara Yachts
Modelnot available
Model3900 Sovran?
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee