Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 is the longer of the two at 41,9 feet overall. The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 comes in at 39,3 feet, making it roughly 2,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010?

For trailering, the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 has the edge at 23 lbs dry weight versus 245 lbs for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 has a documented max rating of 550 hp. Engine specifications for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many passengers can the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 carry?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 has an official capacity rating of 12 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 measures 167" wide, compared to 18" for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 has the bigger tank at 535 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010. That 532-gallon difference translates to roughly 1596–2660 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 and Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 and the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 are built by Tiara Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010

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Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011

2011

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Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 against a modified vee Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 at 41,9 ft versus Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 at 39,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 222 lbs more than the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 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 Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 carries a rated maximum of 550 hp. Engine data for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 carries 535 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 at 41,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 at 39,3 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

Model3900 Open

Model3900 Sovran?

Model Year2011

Model Year201

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam15 ft. (4.57 m)

Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)

Beam - Meters4.57

Beam - Meters4.24

Beam - Inches18

Beam - Inches167

Deadrise18℃

Deadrise14.5℃

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.06 m) with props

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded

Draft [max] - Meters1.07

Draft [max] - Meters1.04

Draft [max] - Inches42

Draft [max] - Inches41

Weight - Detail24,500 lbs. (11,113 kg)

Weight - Detail23,000 lbs. (10,433 kg)

Weight - kg11113

Weight - kg10432.62

Weight - lbs.245

Weight - lbs.23

Height - Detail9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m) waterline to top of windshield

Height - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m) from waterline to top of standard hardtop

Height - Meters2.92

Height - Meters3.12

Height - Inches115

Height - Inches123

Length - Feet41.92

Length - Feet39.25

Length overall - Detail41 ft. 11 in. (12.77 m) with standard pulpit 39 ft. 3 in. (11.96 m) without standard pulpit

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters12.78

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches503

Length overall - Inchesnot available

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

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeCummins®

Engine makenot available

Engine modelQSC8.3

Engine modelnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail535 gal. (2,025.2 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135.62 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters2025.19

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62

Fuel tank capacity - Gal535

Fuel tank capacity - Gal3

Fuel typeDiesel

Drive typeInboard - Twin

Horsepower550 hp

Horsepowernot available

Max no of enginesnot available

Max no of engines2

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standardTwin Volvo? IPS 450 with Joystick control, 330 hp

Batterynot available

Battery12V 2-bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries, 4 house batteries)

Operational Info

Sleeping capacity5

Water capacity120 gal. (454.25 l)

Water capacity105 gal. (397.47 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.85 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140.06 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85

Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06

Holding tank capacity - Gal38

Holding tank capacity - Gal37

Headnot available

HeadMaster

Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 is the longer of the two at 41,9 feet overall. The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 comes in at 39,3 feet, making it roughly 2,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010?

For trailering, the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 has the edge at 23 lbs dry weight versus 245 lbs for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 has a documented max rating of 550 hp. Engine specifications for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many passengers can the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 carry?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 has an official capacity rating of 12 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 measures 167" wide, compared to 18" for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 has the bigger tank at 535 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010. That 532-gallon difference translates to roughly 1596–2660 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 and Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2011 and the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2010 are built by Tiara Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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