Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2013 vs Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2013 vs Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2006 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 Convertible 2013 measures 41,6 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 37,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2006 at 4,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2013 tips the scales at 30 125 lbs — 29 857 lbs more than the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2006 at 268 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 550 hp, the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2006's 500-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 Convertible 2013 carries 475 gallons versus 375 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2013 at 41,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2006 at 4,0 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
Model3900 Convertible
Model4300 Sovran?
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 5 in. (4.44 m)
Beam14 ft. 9 in. (4.49 m)
Beam - Meters4.39
Beam - Meters4.5
Beam - Inches173
Beam - Inches177
Deadrise14° at transom
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.06 m) with props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail30,125 lbs. (13,664 kg)
Weight - Detail26,800 lbs. (12,156 kg)
Weight - kg13664.46
Weight - kg12156.27
Weight - lbs.30125
Weight - lbs.268
Height - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m) waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Height - Meters5.03
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Inches198
Height - Inches127
Length - Feet41.58
Length - Feet4
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 1 in. (13.43 m) with standard pulpit and optional 30 in. swim platform
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit & Platform: 45 ft. 3 in. (13.79 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 7 in. (12.7 m) with standard pulpit 39 ft. (11.9 m) without standard pulpit
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 2 in. (12.4 m)
Length overall - Meters12.67
Length overall - Meters12.24
Length overall - Inches499
Length overall - Inches482
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCummins®
Engine makenot available
Engine modelQSC 8.3 diesels
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail475 gal. (1,798.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 U.S. gal. (1,419 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1798.07
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal475
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
HorsepowerTwin 550 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxVolvo IPS500 Diesel, 370 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity110 gal. (416.36 l)
Water capacity110 U.S. gal. (416.39 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.85 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 U.S. gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Holding tank capacity - Gal5