Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3500 Sovran LE 2011 vs Tiara Yachts EX 54 2023: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 3500 Sovran LE 2011 vs Tiara Yachts EX 54 2023 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 EX 54 2023 measures 54,3 feet overall (2023), giving it roughly 16,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 3500 Sovran LE 2011 at 37,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts EX 54 2023 tips the scales at 48 400 lbs - 30 800 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 3500 Sovran LE 2011 at 17 600 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 600 hp, the Tiara Yachts EX 54 2023 has a 300-hp advantage over the Tiara Yachts 3500 Sovran LE 2011's 300-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 EX 54 2023 carries 650 gallons versus 250 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3500 Sovran LE 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Tiara Yachts EX 54 2023 at 54,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 3500 Sovran LE 2011 at 37,8 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
Makenot available
Model3500 Sovran? LE
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 11 in. (3.93 m)
Beam11.50 ft
Beam - Meters3.94
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches155
Beam - Inches138
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded
Draft [max] - Detail4.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.34
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches53
Weight - Detail17,600 lbs. (7,983 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg7983.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.17600
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches116
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet37.75
Length - Feet54.3
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 9 in. (11.5 m) with standard pulpit 35 ft. 3 in. (10.74) without standard pulpit and with standard swim platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail54.30 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters16.55
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches652
Displacementnot available
Displacement48400.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine makeVolvo®
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelD4 IPS400 with IPS Joystick Control
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2460.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel tank capacity - Gal650
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower600 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacity135
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters257.41
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Gal68
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower