Matching a deep vee Tiara Yachts 4300 Open 2012 against a modified vee Tiara Yachts 4700 Sovran 2009 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 4300 Open 2012 at 45,9 ft versus Tiara Yachts 4700 Sovran 2009 at 47,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 4700 Sovran 2009 tips the scales at 3 315 lbs — 3 312 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 4300 Open 2012 at 3 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 715 hp for the Tiara Yachts 4300 Open 2012 and 715 hp for the Tiara Yachts 4700 Sovran 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tiara Yachts 4700 Sovran 2009 carries 526 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 4300 Open 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 14 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.