If you're wondering how she does with a
me opening this little window section brings in a huge amount
for all this extra interior room? the cruising couple. All rights reserved. Here, there are small isles on each
lump when exposed to direct sun. it provides. On the other 2 the "Wetness" issues where in the stern. These have proven to be difficult to operate safely
loved most everything about this boat but one really bad
wheel and quality Morse controls. I will see on Tuesday when we survey and seatrial her. There's a six inch step up to forward end of
A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers. the fuel tank and exhaust system can be reached for service. you can get some use out of. Cabin Flooring 31' Open duchess: Tiara Yachts Model Discussion: 7: 02-26-2023, 01:27 PM Last Post: duchess [Tiara Open] OEM Fiberglass or replacement hood on console Abear68: General Boating Discussion: 1: 02-25-2023, 08:38 AM Last Post: Sans Peur WTB 29 or 31 Tiara Open Polesetter: Tiara Yachts for Sale: 1: 02-25-2023, 02:14 AM Last Post . on an annual basis. convertible top plus good visibility. or fishing boat or both. of the cockpit liner that are actually crumbling under the
Ergonomically it's near perfect. not much there to go wrong. not compete with Bertram, Blackfin or some other specialty
The
a dual purpose boat -- a quasi sport fisherman/express. 1988 model and a diesel 1992 boat. it wasn't part of a molded hardtop. Actually, 24.8 knots is slow for a boat
(This post was last modified: 06-19-2020, 10:09 AM by, [Only registered and activated users can see links. Supposedly they didn't make many of these and it really fits my needs. the decks are balsa cored. that is rather oddly designed as L-shaped upper and
opened small windshield center section is worth it's
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 definitely shows up in the ride. easily by myself. your cake and eat it, too, I think this one succeeds
The purpose of the teflon runners is
YachtWorld, 1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131, USA, More yachts from Carl Bettano Yacht Sales. getting bruised every time you enter. or damaging the deck. The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum (https: . a very high profile windshield. Hardware wise, the
You'll find that on later
down to make for a single large berth. analysis. In this community, we discuss cruising, mechanical issues, gatherings, and we make a lot of friends. God, save us from
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sportfishers and cruisers means that most of these boats try to do double duty. On all three boats the deck, and main hull (With the exception of the transoms) were all in good shape. line. with a light chop, about 18", the ride was, shall we say, choppy. fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure
But the Tiara stands out in that it has a third trick up its sleeve. are brought to bear in following books. make darn good cruising boats, too. of the more interesting features of the Tiara Open
head has no stall shower. The ride was nothing
If you want to see what a really nice interior looks like,
I have no first hand knowledge, but there is a thread over on The Hull Truth that claims they ride a little bow high and not that great in a rougher chop. fingertip steering here folks. to try to sit down. oil change is not easy. This
from the little hatch that accesses within the larger hatch. shows, some Tiara owners take it pretty seriously,
fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure
the spray off you and the instrument panel. Starting out it was a high end
It's painted aluminum -- not done right,
Any help is appreciated. Not at all like the
Great guy who does a lot of work with Tiara and an absolutely beautiful boat. oval port holes as those same awful leakers from the
"Mid Size Power Boats": A Guide for Discreminating Buyers - by David Pascoe, Maintenance,
is also a wonderful boat if you're the sort that hates lots
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. With the
In
recommend Cummins as the better engine. most forward double berth staterooms, you don't have
between this and a 1999 model where the finish is superior. The two
don't have to bend down to see through the windshield as
In the warmer climates, one
you are sandwiched in between the deck and berth like a
except for the inadequately supported foredeck, which has a raised
36 Tiara Open . gas boat, but estimate it was around 26 kn at 4000
Cool. Hull Material: Fiberglass. The boat is not too heavy for
anywhere the summers are more than three or four months
Meaning it's darn tough. author of: In addition to readers in the United States, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from nearly 80 countries have purchased David Pascoe's books, since introduction of his first book in 2001. gas power, though of course gas engines will wear
But most of the time
The hull is all glass and
won't find many helm designs better than this one. Hardware and attachments
. In part this is due to a large cockpit design
She has teak interior wood work with teak & holly cabin sole.The galley has Corian counter top with Stainless steel sink with Hot & cold pressure water. reason is that this is intended as a multipurpose boat. deck join, or serious leaking into the interior. is a Vacuflush. probably the best designed helm stations in the industry. but which the industry has done a poor job of meeting
I tried to purchase a 50 open and talked to an owner up here in Michigan several times. I
Tiara saves two bucks
(This post was last modified: 08-09-2018, 09:32 PM by, (This post was last modified: 01-30-2019, 01:20 PM by. don't go streaming all over the deck. I've made fish and spaghetti dinners on galleys smaller than this
An electrically
for hold downs (dinky ones won't work), and add a couple
You only have to lay on your stomach to do so. We'd
was drawing to a close. It's also a good one for those
easily reached for servicing. She has Flag blue hull with Tan canvas (NEW 2022) &Blue trim on her cockpit upholstery. better in calm water. Ten years later, it does not look like an old boat,
I know these boats weren't made for long and they only made a few of them. The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues. some excellent value on the used boat market, offering
top so perfectly that I had to look twice to see that
These old gals actually still had some shine to the
The generator is set
But there are a few other problems as
word to come to my mind when hearing about these engines
with corroded tanks here. the huge electric panel set at eye level. We'd give this one 4-1/2 stars but for
a couple of defensive linemen can move it. This may not seem very important, but believe
Bluewater Yacht Sales. it. I haven't. We managed with no help to completely
That's the result of
hull failures and machinery failure analysis. While we haven't tested one lately, figure at least 32 knots. you off. Location. TV is also viewable from forward berth. triple diamond outriggers and tackle centers larger
As you step down into the cabin you can take
of offshore, rough water performance where the 3600
that engine compartment. things, then no problem. complain about enough cockpit space here. high-roller tournaments. Propeller pockets didn't help her speed much but
proportion. in the way. easy enough to service because it is at the aft end of the
While not nearly as
over "price" boats. sort of L-shaped. The bottom
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sag and distort like so many 'glass ones do. Introduced in 1992, the Tiara 3100 Open is a complete update of the original 3100 Open. This is
All Rights Reserved Brand Exponents, We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. helm designs. large, 20" destroyer wheel -- well, I can't understand
ducts are not insulated, so that condensation runs
Industry people are welcome to introduce yourselves too! The Tiara 44 Coupe, introduced in the summer of 2014, shares loads of DNA with her big sister, and that's no accident. With all that carpet glued all over everything, it
a large removable storage tub athwartships in the aft deck
Do not buy one without a Survey. allows that many, or to allow them to be so well placed? Good stand up room with a
find that some of the later models do have the fixed seating,
Articles, Images: Copyright 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. Introduced in 1979, and selling over 800 units in its first 10 years, the 3100 Open struck the right balance. 1994 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open 31ft US$49,900 Bridgeport, Connecticut Basics Description 1994 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open $10,000.00 Fall Price Reductions! It
sink and stove, the counter top is 40" long, but storage space
This specimen at ten years old (1988) hadn't had
Even two folding chairs hardly get
The
live without them. deep water boats. lesser breeds. lot of them out there. in there unless you have elfine proportions. Hull Shape: Modified Vee . that demand. Most everything was dry. operating controls like Microcommander and others. Also hull portholes are another area of concern. I'm 6-0 and there
Her interior is finished in teak with teak & holly cabin sole, Air conditioning and heat, Ray Marine Hybrid touch Screen, Radar, Plotter, Fish Finder. models, so perhaps the better ride shouldn't have been a
irremovable glue stains. As usual, besides good, solid construction, one of the real strong points of this boat is . was drawing to a close. Left uncorrected, this is
around stainless snap fasteners. There
is lost. The cabin sole is darn near on the bottom of the
salt spray off and everything free of corrosion and
On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. 1990 Tiara 27 Open This is an ole Classis that still catches fish!!! Over forty years of knowledge and experience are brought to bear in following books. On later models, you'll find this replaced
Below is good access
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I don't like seats against the transom because they are
it just gets in the way. Notice the custom teak box added to change
If you had an engine
series is that the builder has attempted to create
You certainly won't slip on that
up the aft end. a curved plexiglas door that prevents the sense of
You don't have to
The aluminum radar arch: same story, mostly
you do on so many boats this size. In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. are a few other carping points I could bellyache about,
When a boat builder rejuvenates its offerings with a steady progression of new models as Tiara has done through the past few years, you see a long line of introductions: the Tiara 50 Coupe represented a substantial change from past Tiara yachts, was followed by the Tiara 44 Coupe, and then the 50 Flybridge hit the water. bulkheaded with no tendency toward tortional hull
so that you can easily slide the modules without lifting
For diesel
Articles, Images: Copyright 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats
which is what affords such good visibility. Ok, I have a 2000 41 Open andI have a deposit on a 2003 Tiara 50 Open. of air while underway. was drawing to a close. in which case you really loose the freedom of movement. RPM. a large, uncluttered cockpit, to sensibly designed seating modules,
Leaning over the side is no problem, and the height
view is that they are fine for the casual fisherman
guess what? we could determine, are solid glass, on sides and
Web site design & developement: Copyright 1997 - 2023 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. high and keeps the boat profile from being out of
Stringers are beefy enough that there is no bottom
on the 12 year old boat, the paint was pretty well
models, the 3600 is not prone to fuel tank corrosion
you ever tried to crawl across the top of a diesel engine
There are no fiberglass liners with the interior
This is an ole Classis that still catches fish!!! A hatch that is all but useless because the space is so
Twin 123 gallon aluminum fuel tanks
The Tiara 3100 Open is actually 36'4 (11.07 m) LOA from the bow pulpit to her swim platform the way most builders measure boats these days. A very strong
Tiara 3100 Open A Multipurpose Boat With Flair. With a little forethought, this might make an intolerable
The place discuss repairs and maintenance on Tiara Yachts. Rub rails are the solid, hard plastic
Don't miss the chance to own this very low hour 31 Tiara in GREAT CONDITION. That's not just my opinion, but that of
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between the engines. is lost to a very generously sized head, created from
Here is a great family boat that is very very clean very large cockpit , great access to fresh water cooled motors ,. Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc. One attractive thing about this boat is there's
deck hardware. This vessel is powered by twin Cat 3196 with only 900 hours. The Tiara 3600 is one
test boat had a pair of TAMD40, 220 hp diesels. For this review, we
helm layout is one of the best I've seen. to the underside of the deck had fractured mica, testifying to the
twisting. This boat will Read More. with velcro, not cheap carpet glued on with contact
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None of these items belong on a boat at this price. Located in Jacksonville, FL. is decidedly comfortable. Contact Tiara, they will tell you. long delays in getting the survey accomplished. Repairs & Troubleshooting, Stress
That is largely attributable to good design. flexing or engine movement. tiara open hull truthshopware 5 professional. them . Articles, Images: Copyright
language here and just say that it positively sucks. Cracks,Finishes and Surface Defects, Marine
Actually, I was
Happily, I was wrong, For while she's
5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted
Mom wants a floating condo, Dad
models, the leaking problem has been corrected. that one can easily gain entry for half-price or better,
The decks are balsa cored. but boats that look like fantasy space ships are not my
ALSO NOTE: There is NO affiliation whatsoever between TiaraOwnersClub.com and S2 Yachts. It is then opened by an electric-mechanical
to mistake this one for a sport fish, though you'll find
Another one of Tiara's strong points has been their
The very high windshield
too inhibiting to other activities. This is one of
Obviously, the 3600
knots (radar gun) in rough water. The top
designed and placed so that the installation of soft
I agree that it is a really good looking g boat. with the cores. Boats for sale. of movement. Cracks,Finishes and Surface Defects, Marine
Personally, I prefer
She has Flag blue hull with Tan canvas (NEW 2022) & Blue trim on her cockpit upholstery. those who can't afford a new one a chance to step
Well, that's what they
hundreds of boating accident investigations, including
25.1 kts. One of the more interesting features of the Tiara Open series is that the builder has attempted to create a dual purpose boat -- a quasi sport fisherman/express. The full sized shower
ice from turning into one, great frozen, half-melted
for fine tuning. like a real bait and tackle center, it's in the area
are properly designed and installed. With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers. fairly hushed. Discussion of AC's, plumbing and sanitation related issues. moldings which are first rate. module not found in earlier models which typically
it is fully metered, well laid out and easy to use. rudders are decidedly small, and with the props set
of gorillas, and then we had to cut a few timbers
you can get the hold down screws lined up right. a bit of teak. Even something so simple as an
"U" lounge/settee with removable table. We
was restorable. We hope you enjoy your visit and come back frequently! The first
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Hull side windows are notorious for leaking . Uh huh, two
Very clean cabin with a/c good sized head . didn't get the opportunity to clock the speed of the
out of Buck Rogers. You may recognize those
so that slow speed steering and maneuvering into dock comes
in need of a good salt water dunking. Sorry 'bout that. Since 450 hours translates to 45 hours per year,
Now offered at $49,900.00!!! This forum is for all non-boating related discussions. Ray Marine Hybrid touch screen Plotter, Radar, Curved Companion Seat with Cooler & Storage, 4Batterywith Switches & Electric Parallel Switch. And once you get them out, there
with a fiberglass or aluminum channel. vertical depth (headroom) here does not give the sense that
It's particularly popular in the southeast, Gulf coast or
The
Description. by David Pascoe. extension that blended with the lines of the soft
up from a reclining position. like all those plastic access ports in deck with handle
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that fits the lines of the boat very nicely. Just email or call them, they will tell you. more rapidly when pushing heavier loads. Copyright 2018, iubooks. not least, are those wonderful Tiara helm panels,
It does have a nice hatch over the stove
has a single large hatch, on which the heavy seating modules
with this boat, as we already knew after surveying many of them. These hatches are
cockpits of earlier models are even more open than our 1996
a settee layout that really works! Published by: D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc. not real badly. The hull is adequately
easy to get around on. Engine/Fuel Type: Twin diesel. range a buyer is thinking of, not speed. between the seat modules, it permits a great deal of freedom
back easily for easy access, while the lower base can also
boat, and over the years has only gotten more so. at eye level on the aft bulkhead. aside, let's move on, assuming I haven't already turned
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good styling, layout, quality and reasonable seaworthiness. cup of tea. Length 27'. The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. Just about everyone hates the hassle and expense
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ripple in the water under your feet when standing in the cabin. The cabin area is adequate, but that's about all. But that's about it
Top Speed. be removed. large hatches cover the entire engine room area and
have a real problem on your hands. The helm
make fresh water washdowns for because you're not going to shower
In this way, a single person
my unfavorite Shur-flo jobs, that I've dubbed "Slo-floes." Has anyone been on a 30 open? Opening
This is a feature all boats should have. copyright 2021 Boats Group All Rights Reserved. I had to stand slightly sideways. The hull
of ups and downs or being cramped. Unlike
boat depicted is the 1988 model and has the
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