Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 vs Tiara Yachts 43 LS 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 vs Tiara Yachts 43 LS 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 43 LS 2023 measures 43,6 feet overall (2023), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 at 39,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 43 LS 2023 tips the scales at 22 400 lbs — 22 377 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Tiara Yachts 43 LS 2023 has a 270-hp advantage over the Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011's 330-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Tiara Yachts 43 LS 2023 at 43,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 3900 Sovran 2011 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
Makenot available
Model3900 Sovran?
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam13.00 ft
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches156
Deadrise14.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail23,000 lbs. (10,433 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg10432.62
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m) waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.12
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches123
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet39.25
Length - Feet43.6
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail43.60 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters13.29
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches523
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.30 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement22400.00 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 modelD6 IPS450 with Joystick control
Engine modelV12 Verado
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV12 Verado
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacity105 gal. (397.47 l)
Water capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140.06 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower