Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2008 vs Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2010: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2008 and the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2010 measures 45,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2008 at 39,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2010 tips the scales at 26 800 lbs - 3 800 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2008 at 23 000 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 Sovran 2008 carries a rated maximum of 370 hp. Engine data for the Tiara Yachts 4300 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 4300 Sovran 2010 carries 375 gallons versus 300 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2008 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2010 at 45,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2008 at 39,0 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2010
Model3900 Sovran?
Model4300 Sovran?
MakeTiara Yachts
MakeTiara Yachts
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 3 in. (11.96 m) without standard pulpit and with swim platform
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet45.25
Length overall - Meters11.96
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches471
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam14 ft. 9 in. (4.49 m)
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.5
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches177
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches43
Displacement23000.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Height - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m) from waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Detail10 ft. 11 in. (3.33 m) from waterline to top of standard hardtop
Deadrise14.5℃
Deadrise17℃
Height - Inches123
Height - Inches131
Weight - kg10432.62
Weight - kg12156.27
Height - Meters3.12
Height - Meters3.33
Weight - Detail23,000 lbs. (10,433 kg)
Weight - Detail26,800 lbs. (12,156 kg)
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 3 in. (11.96 m) without standard pulpit 41 ft. 9 in. (12.72 m) with standard pulpit
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.11 m) without standard pulpit and with standard swim platform 45 ft. 3 in. (13.79 m) with standard pulpit and standard swim platform
Length - Meters11.96
Length - Metersnot available
Weight - lbs.23000
Weight - lbs.26800
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIPS
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower430 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo? D6 IPS450 with IPS Joystick Control, 330 hp
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo? IPS 500 with Joystick control, 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 gal. (1,419.53 l)
Battery12V 2-bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries, 4 house batteries)
Battery12V 2-bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries, 5 house batteries)
Max no of engines2
Max no of engines2
Engine max370 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Head1
Head2; 1 master, 1 guest / day
Water capacity102 gal. (386 l)
Water capacity110 gal. (416.40 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Holding tank capacity - Gal50
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.27 l)