Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2013 vs Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2013 vs Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007 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 Open 2013 measures 41,9 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 37,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). At 245 lbs and 268 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 550 hp, the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007's 435-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 Open 2013 carries 535 gallons versus 375 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007. 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 Open 2013 at 41,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007 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 Open
Model4300 Sovran?
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. (4.57 m)
Beam14 ft. 9 in. (4.49 m)
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Meters4.5
Beam - Inches18
Beam - Inches177
Deadrise18° at transom
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.06 m) with props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail24,500 lbs. (11,113 kg)
Weight - Detail26,800 lbs. (12,156 kg)
Weight - kg11113
Weight - kg12156.27
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.268
Height - Detail9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m) waterline to top of windshield 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m) waterline to top of optional hardtop
Height - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Height - Meters3.15
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Inches124
Height - Inches127
Length - Feet41.92
Length - Feet4
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 11 in. (12.77 m) with standard pulpit 39 ft. 3 in. (11.96 m) without standard pulpit
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 2 in. (12.24 m)
Length overall - Meters12.78
Length overall - Meters12.24
Length overall - Inches503
Length overall - Inches482
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 3 in. (13.79 m) w/standard pulpit and swim platform
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 - Detail535 gal. (2,025.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 gal. (1,419 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2025.19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal535
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
HorsepowerTwin 550 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo? IPS 500 Diesels w/Joystick Control, 370 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max435 hp
Batterynot available
Battery12V 2 bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries and 5 house batteries)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity120 gal. (454.25 l)
Water capacity110 gal. (416.39 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.85 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Headnot available
Head2: 1 master, 1 guest/day