Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 4200 Open 2007 vs Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 4200 Open 2007 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 4200 Open 2007 measures 44,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 40,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). At 286 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 715 hp, the Tiara Yachts 4200 Open 2007 has a 280-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 4300 Sovran 2007 carries 375 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 4200 Open 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tiara Yachts 4200 Open 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tiara Yachts 4200 Open 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tiara Yachts 4200 Open 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 44,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTiara Yachts
MakeTiara Yachts
Model4200 Open
Model4300 Sovran?
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.56 m)
Beam14 ft. 9 in. (4.49 m)
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Meters4.5
Beam - Inches179
Beam - Inches177
Deadrise17.5℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 2 in. (1.3 m) w/props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m) to bottom of drive system, fully loaded
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches5
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail28,600 lbs. (12,972.75 kg)
Weight - Detail26,800 lbs. (12,156 kg)
Weight - kg12972.73
Weight - kg12156.27
Weight - lbs.286
Weight - lbs.268
Length - Meters13.66
Length - Meters12.24
Length - Feet44
Length - Feet4
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]47 ft. 4 in. (14.43 m) w/standard pulpit and optional 30 in. swim platform
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 3 in. (13.79 m) w/standard pulpit and swim platform
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 10 in. (13.66 m) w/standard pulpit 42 ft. 6 in. (12.95 m) w/out standard pulpit
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 2 in. (12.24 m)
Length overall - Meters13.67
Length overall - Meters12.24
Length overall - Inches538
Length overall - Inches482
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches127
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Cummins? QSM11 Diesels, 670 hp
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo? IPS 500 Diesels w/Joystick Control, 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail520 gal. (1,968 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 gal. (1,419 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1968.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max715 hp
Engine max435 hp
Battery12V two bank battery system with battery switches (4 engine batteries & 4 house batteries)
Battery12V 2 bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries and 5 house batteries)
Operational Info
HeadCorian? vanity countertop and sink with storage below
Head2: 1 master, 1 guest/day
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity130 gal. (493 l)
Water capacity110 gal. (416.39 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5