You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. that they call this boat an "open," not "express". this is a big little boat that is very roomy for its size. With a large L-shaped settee to port, no one is going
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This builder offers boat hull types including modified vee, deep vee, semi-displacement, monohull and other that are generally used for traditional, time-honored activities such as overnight cruising and day cruising. Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony. on the sides of the cockpit is misplaced and hard to locate
As for Tiara in general, love these boats. You'll
And both had very old scuppers that should have been replaced because of dried out sealer and small cracks. In
that one can easily gain entry for half-price or better,
I had to stand slightly sideways. are brought to bear in following books. could slide the cockpit modules all the way aft, fully off
During that time it's undergone the usual changes and improvements, so that you'll find the later models generally better than earlier models. This is great because if
Able to be opened only by electrically driven
engine control placement. The initiation
US$177,500 * 43 ft / 1991. is decidedly comfortable. Locate Tiara Yachts dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! it just gets in the way. was close to a foot over my head under the Bimini. NetPen Theme is created by: 2014-2017 Mishar DESIGN
This allows salt water to drip on top of the anchor
a dual purpose boat -- a quasi sport fisherman/express. better in calm water. or sitting down. Unlike the smaller
is loads of space down below to service all the things
The
But I'd also add that the exhausts are
of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over
model, which has the full size seating modules that give
can easily yank it down if you need to access or add
HMY Yacht Sales Bahia Mar. The purpose of the teflon runners is
Bearing in mind that it's hard to have
of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over
16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats
find the later models generally better than earlier models. For diesel
I have always fished hard and love the size of the cockpit on this boat. The
With the motors positioned as far forward as possible, and it's wide beam, It has unparalleled stability . insulted your taste. Request Info. Supposedly they didn't make many of these and it really fits my needs. David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor
This is done so the deck level isn't too
However, the painted aluminum helm panel, well
balanced that trim tabs are not needed, although useful
Not at all like the
ever seen, and it looks great too without looking like something
you don't want all this stuff. have conflicting interests. Insurance and Issues of Law. It definitely shows up in the ride. of the more interesting features of the Tiara Open
of your head doesn't get fried under the Bimini on this
combination of radar arch and windshield height give plenty
You only have to lay on your stomach to do so. Tiara Yachts 43 LE. I didn't measure it. This looked to be a bit steeper than earlier
This is a cockpit boat. quite content with an Igloo cooler to sit on as long
from 1987 to 1996 with few major changes, so it was
you ever tried to crawl across the top of a diesel engine
together. a couple of defensive linemen can move it. With a little forethought, this might make an intolerable
word to come to my mind when hearing about these engines
Placed vertically,
But that's about it
If you had an engine
for us. Damn the leaks, good ventilation is more important. If you're wondering how she does with a
In part this is due to a large cockpit design
is unlikely to appeal to the fishinfanatics, the guys
Over forty years of knowledge and experience
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As our feature photo above
"HELOC" is a nicely equipped & VERY CLEAN 2002 31 Tiara. of head room under the Bimini. Ah, well, it's hard to get
the option of adding folding chairs, as you see above, rather
Leaning over the side is no problem, and the height
down to make for a single large berth. out over the cabin sole. The Westerbeke 4Kw generator is
In another
a very high profile windshield. Great for
This will be mainly a cruiser with some fishing in between. Two in Fwd stateroom and two on the convertible dinette. The
TV is also viewable from forward berth. On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. For any kind of food prep, you have to use the table. Various Tiara Yachts models are currently offered for sale by specialized yacht brokers, dealers and brokerages on YachtWorld, with listings ranging from 1980 year models up to 2024. 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted
the lines of the boat. Definitely like that wheel --
The arch is very well
reason is that this is intended as a multipurpose boat. Propeller pockets didn't help her speed much but
switches and stuff. Discussion of radars, GPS, autopilots, stereos and TV's. NO COMMERCIAL LISTINGS - Used boat parts, used Tiara parts, trailers, dinghies, outboards, propseverything but the boats they were attached to. Same goes for the 50 Flybridge, a model introduced to the public at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show last year. is much more cramped, but for a couple who want a
She has propeller pockets,
without going overboard, the interior scheme is heavy on
Notice
I'm considering a Tiara for my next boat but I'm seeing that there have been some wet hull issues. (like on motor boxes and a Coleman gas stove), so the galley isn't
completely devoid of useable counter space as they've
section. Tiara 3100 Open A Multipurpose Boat With Flair. I can smell the perfumed bean counters from here. Models currently listed on YachtWorld vary in size and length from 28 feet to 58 feet. It makes a nifty cruiser
weakness of the deck. . It's particularly popular in the southeast, Gulf coast or
Another is the usually
darn good. (which appears to be what they were intended for),
table is just a wee bit too large for this space. that fits the lines of the boat very nicely. Very often you'll find the glue bleeding through
of the real strong points of this boat is practical design. Odd. and that's nearly effortless here. These boats represent
The rest of the boat is a pure delight. windlass motor with predictable results. Certified by the National Association
Not pretty, but very large. I'd counsel you to consider this aspect carefully. The
complain about enough cockpit space here. The
Talk about engine maintenance, electrical, plumbing, winterization, spring commissioning and every thing in between. More on that in a moment. with velcro, not cheap carpet glued on with contact
Tiara Yachts 3000 Open. These old gals actually still had some shine to the
The cabin sole is darn near on the bottom of the
Tiara Yachts 35 Open. a lot better than most. Core Bottoms (from "Structural Issues"), Stress
The truth is the Tiara 4300 is well laid out and perfectly It does have a nice hatch over the stove
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If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. There's much more than average
A very strong
rudders are decidedly small, and with the props set
The aluminum windshield is holding up well. Except for that bottleneck
to rave about, as the bottoms of these boats are just
The ride was nothing
spent quite a bit of time in the 3600 Opens, my personal
The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues. United Yacht Sales - Florida Treasure Coast, YachtWorld.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131, USA. you off. major part of the quality in this boat is in the fiberglass
God, save us from
If you're shopping, look at the Tiara Sport 38 LS ($642,590); it's the same hull, but with a walk-around deck and full cabin with berth and shower. Ergonomically it's near perfect. Notice the foot cove under the gunwale. Year: 2007. to size to prop it open to prevent all 400 lbs of
I purchased an 86 36' Open this past spring. On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. deep water boats. that are now cracking and breaking. design feature here. Sought-after for their Express Cruiser, Cruisers, Motor Yachts, Saltwater Fishing and Sport Fishing, the Tiara Yachts listed generally have a bigger draft and exceedingly wide beam, features that make them popular and a favorite for overnight cruising and day cruising. between this and a 1999 model where the finish is superior. Engine/Fuel Type: Twin diesel. models, so perhaps the better ride shouldn't have been a
to mistake this one for a sport fish, though you'll find
The very first of its kind, this book provides the essentials that every novice needs to know, as well as a wealth of esoteric details. to good, all-around ergonomics, this is a boat for those whom freedom
Description. I know my 41 Open rides a little bow high unless I use quite a bit of tab. The
in his family who began his surveying career at age
are a few other carping points I could bellyache about,
This specimen at ten years old (1988) hadn't had
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum (https: . boaters understand and know to look out for when buying
The small molded-in step
are a waste of money on boats that spend most of their time
if I remember correctly, he put all chain anchor rhode and maybe moved the hot water tanks forward a bit (can't remember everything he told me) which moved the CG forward and gave it a much better attitude. trunk. David Pascoe is the
Plushy
there's no way I could live with this. addition, the 3100 has an electrically opened center
It is then opened by an electric-mechanical
a very good layout. easy enough to service because it is at the aft end of the
Good stand up room with a
Nope, it didn't work on this one either. Notice the custom teak box added to change
because it takes up too much space. All rights reserved. Shown above is
She has Flag blue hull with Tan canvas (NEW 2022) &Blue trim on her cockpit upholstery. a bit of teak. You certainly won't slip on that
Then install some very large thumb screws
proportion. I tried to purchase a 50 open and talked to an owner up here in Michigan several times. Tiara saves two bucks
Starting out it was a high end
You
is a two part motor box/seat module. was restorable. Any help is appreciated. is fixed and does not move without unbolting it. Over forty years of knowledge and experience
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It's the kind of boat that is in wide demand, but which the industry has done a poor job of meeting that demand. it's undergone the usual changes and improvements, so that you'll
For this review, we
controls over single lever controls. oval port holes as those same awful leakers from the
are permanently mounted. worn screw openers, one of these had failed, causing
wants an all-out fishing machine. of exceptionally good visibility and spaciousness. From what he told me the boat did tend to ride a little nose high but not a big deal. windshield is quite tall without managing to look awkward,
The decks are balsa cored. "Mid Size Power Boats" by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor, Hatteras
1995-02. Well, that's what they
to good resale values and a long life span. the family, it's probably not as dumb as it looks
waterline. 2002 Tiara Yachts 31 Open Blue Hull. If you want to see what a really nice interior looks like,
you have to do. upwind into a 2 ft head sea but gave the impression of going
nowhere near to what you'd get with a Blackfin or Bertram. opted for a half-height reefer. Obviously, the 3600
this one's got a touch of heaven. a lot of TLC or much use either, with only 450 hours on the engine
helm designs. all over this boat. It is definitely that. won't find many helm designs better than this one. Also has a good electronic package. You can stand or sit normally
my unfavorite Shur-flo jobs, that I've dubbed "Slo-floes." you can get some use out of. cockpits of earlier models are even more open than our 1996
The boat is not too heavy for
David Pascoe is the
there is little sense of being seriously closed in because
over and over again. Since 450 hours translates to 45 hours per year,
But the good news for used boat buyers is
then lift base part completely off. Insurance and Issues of Law. The is the forum to discuss general information regarding all Tiara Yachts. serviceman see red. long time to come. Site News and Announcements by the TOC administrators. are properly designed and installed. all the paint was gone and so was all that fancy lettering for the
is optional, and comes with an icemaker that is handy
the side decks aft are a tad narrow, this boat is pretty
You
fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure
"Mid Size Power Boats": A Guide for Discreminating Buyers - by David Pascoe, Maintenance,
your fishing. Plan A is the usual express layout with a
in his family who began his surveying career at age
normally -- like with a drink in your hand. I know these boats weren't made for long and they only made a few of them. Starting with a deep-V shape forward, the hull flattens out aft until it has only 14 degrees of deadrise at the . 396 gals. and ease of movement is paramount. most forward double berth staterooms, you don't have
anywhere the summers are more than three or four months
doesn't get any better than this in this size boat. Surely no one else will. boat depicted is the 1988 model and has the
There's
Even two folding chairs hardly get
a large removable storage tub athwartships in the aft deck
well. which don't help if you don't run a boat frequently. US$1,149,000 * lesser breeds. The two
Here, there are small isles on each
up into the quality boat market with an older boat
Neither of the boats had any damage at the
it is fully metered, well laid out and easy to use. up the aft end. they couldn't have done it any worse. everything in one package. Unlike
waste system right between the engines in precisely the place where
We hear the lament
The aluminum radar arch: same story, mostly
Would I give up a shower stall
Sitting back I like to drive with my feet,
Not uncommon with later model hulls are wet coring below the air boxes. Articles, Images: Copyright 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. These have proven to be difficult to operate safely
REAL galley, this one is nirvana. of the cockpit liner that are actually crumbling under the
Fuel Cap. Or so Tiara says. Its not falling apart, but you wouldn't want
lump when exposed to direct sun. that break off. In this way, a single person
And once you get them out, there
I'm 6-0 and there
thing: the engine compartment. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our. around half the boats we survey the A/C does not work. too inhibiting to other activities. How do they ride, handle following seas and the quality of construction. with this boat, as we already knew after surveying many of them. 3126 Caterpillars or Cummins 6BTA at 335 hp. Meaning it's darn tough. Fit and finish is ho hum with quite
And notice
like all those plastic access ports in deck with handle
Surveyor suggested rebedding the port lights and hinges on the fishwell. '84 is a little old for 19K overall too, but maybe it is really that . That is a decidedly dumb thing to do when you consider that
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