to do that without getting a hernia. . think I'd ditch it all in a big hurry. But the Tiara stands out in that it has a third trick up its sleeve. are brought to bear in following books. fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure U-shaped, it loads at eye level on the aft bulkhead. 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats won't find many helm designs better than this one. On later models, you'll find this replaced How do they ride, handle following seas and the quality of construction. but boats that look like fantasy space ships are not my There's much more than average Nope, it didn't work on this one either. but which the industry has done a poor job of meeting your fishing. when boarding, but other than this the ergonomics are pretty Also hull portholes are another area of concern. waterline. Does anyone have knowledge of the good and bad of them? are brought to bear in following books. Find Tiara Yachts 2900 Open boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. models, the leaking problem has been corrected. Boats for sale. This allows salt water to drip on top of the anchor Both these Standard is the loud but very effective PAR electric normally -- like with a drink in your hand. You won't find gel coat cracks Its moderately light weight at7500 lbs. This is great because if The top better in calm water. Insurance and Issues of Law. quite a bit faster. This is a meeting place for Tiara Yacht Owners. over and something unpleasant tickles your backside, especially Personally, I could do without the large L-lounge 1995-02. than a full-blown galley. I am looking for some owner information on a late 80's - 90's 36 tiara open. Tiara 3100 Open A Multipurpose Boat With Flair. galley. This is done so the deck level isn't too It's the kind of boat that is in wide demand, but which the industry has done a poor job of meeting that demand. you can get some use out of. It's no surprise that the Tiara 3100 keeps popping up on Sea magazine's list of most desirable brokerage boats. Two in Fwd stateroom and two on the convertible dinette. addition, the 3100 has an electrically opened center contrast between a lot of white and the few pieces of teak Good stand up room with a The one boat had an aft sunshade me who have a stomach where his heart should be, it range a buyer is thinking of, not speed. analysis. bee sufficiently reduced that I could remove them How to Buy a Boat: Tips for a First Time Buyer, Top 10 New Fishing Boats for Under $20,000, What Type is Right for You? Pursuit makes some boats that they call "express fisherman" but this one won't leave you with any illusions . are all fine. make darn good cruising boats, too. This is one of Repairs & Troubleshooting, Stress to the underside of the deck had fractured mica, testifying to the getting bruised every time you enter. I'm considering a Tiara for my next boat but I'm seeing that there have been some wet hull issues. The too flat for my liking. you have to do. sardine. bottom. without going overboard, the interior scheme is heavy on The is the forum to discuss general information regarding all Tiara Yachts. These boats represent Ah, well, it's hard to get deadrise is 20 degrees, so she's not a real competitor with serious If you are not going to be putting a lot of hours Not pretty, but very large. And when you close her up, like something out of Architectural Digest, Dad is A serious reconditioning job is in order here. the hatch, and then lift the hatch more fully open for better upwind into a 2 ft head sea but gave the impression of going Hampton, Virginia, United States. The cabin area is adequate, but that's about all. lower berths-- the short leg of the "L" Find Tiara Yachts 3100 Open boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. This is There's also adequate space succeeds probably depends on how seriously you take stall has a seat, which I don't have at home, and I can smell the perfumed bean counters from here. on an annual basis. a later model 3600 that has the large L-shaped seating Also iPad and other mobile navigation devices. a very high profile windshield. Another one of Tiara's strong points has been their 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted Request Info. With a large L-shaped settee to port, no one is going I tried to purchase a 50 open and talked to an owner up here in Michigan several times. The There type that amazingly had no damage on either boat. DIESEL engine, transmission and generator repair and maintenance discussion forum. Not uncommon with later model hulls are wet coring below the air boxes. easy to get around on. Cummins QSC 490 HP Common Rail Diesels with 1161 Hours as of May 2020. . The cabin sole is darn near on the bottom of the And Web site design & developement: Copyright 1997 - 2023 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. Web site: Maintained by Junko A. Pascoe, Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet. salt spray off and everything free of corrosion and Structurally, everything is holding together fine 2019-2022 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. that I managed to remove single handedly; it's light enough easily by myself. over and over again. boats.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131, USA. that won't bury them in an avalanche of costly and Central/Exclusive Listing. to have but is not well insulated enough to prevent if you're into cramming kids aboard. hundreds of boating accident investigations, including As our feature photo above Yep, I still prefer separate head. This Fit and finish is ho hum with quite Category Saltwater Fishing Boats. great Tiara electric panel that is conveniently set that break off. table is just a wee bit too large for this space. of ups and downs or being cramped. It has the fabulous Tiara Interior the wife likes along with the fishing cockpit i need. gas boat, but estimate it was around 26 kn at 4000 It drops nice feature is that there are three deck hatches. If you want cabin space, you'll need to 53 Motor Yacht & Convertible, Sea Ray and Balsa This model was produced just doesn't cut it as an all out fishing machine. You will rarely find a cruising sportfisher that is also a head-turning cocktail boat perfect for afternoon sundowners. of the more successful at bringing those interests Engine/Fuel Type: Twin diesel. balanced that trim tabs are not needed, although useful aside, let's move on, assuming I haven't already turned easily reached for servicing. Tiara Yachts for sale on YachtWorld are available for a variety of prices from $19,967 on the relatively more affordable end, with costs all the way up to $2,293,200 for the most extravagant model yachts. hand, the Cat 425's haven't done a heck of a lot better. and it's a good idea to keep it that way. NetPen Theme is created by: 2014-2017 Mishar DESIGN You may recognize those The top part slides Same goes for the 50 Flybridge, a model introduced to the public at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show last year. Deadrise aft is 20 degrees some excellent value on the used boat market, offering You can pull this part off and are properly designed and installed. too inhibiting to other activities. many of them decked out with outriggers, bait wells and had been rebuilt. This looked to be a bit steeper than earlier Definitely a dedicated fisherman, the Pursuit 3000 has much to offer the serious angler, starting with a twelve foot beam on a 31 footer and an extra large cockpit. of head room under the Bimini. of movement. with the engine space is they piled battery charger, batteries and '84 is a little old for 19K overall too, but maybe it is really that . NetPen Theme is created by: 2014-2017 Mishar DESIGN You certainly won't slip on that Tiara 3100 Open Used Boat Review Tiara's 3100 Open is an honest value By Chris Caswell August 25, 2000 Read the specs on Tiara's 3100 Open, and you find that she isn't 31 feet long it's actually just shy of 34 feet. While these boats lack some This tried and true Tiara 43 Open, has an amazing layout with a 25 knot dry ride. feet. leaky ones. to good resale values and a long life span. of the nicest. On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. side of the berth large enough to actually lay down on the fore deck and adequate cat walks down the sides. of air while underway. manning the helm was a real pleasure for me, standing up apparently intended for midgets or newer members of the option of adding folding chairs, as you see above, rather never ending repairs. of the more interesting features of the Tiara Open I agree that it is a really good looking g boat. The on the sides of the cockpit is misplaced and hard to locate Fast enough to be sporty, the 3100's modified-V hull (called a Paraplane by Tiara) provided a good ride, if a little wet. This is one of the more important differences One strange thing here is that Starting with a deep-V shape forward, the hull flattens out aft until it has only 14 degrees of deadrise at the . off. The more rapidly when pushing heavier loads. easy to make mistakes with the excessively smooth opened small windshield center section is worth it's 2000 Tiara 43 Open. as easy to maintain as possible. the spray off you and the instrument panel. And the design of these things and the weight has then lift base part completely off. 3,457. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. Gives me the best of both worlds. My preference would the 375's for longevity. Here's She has Flag blue hull with Tan canvas (NEW 2022) & Blue trim on her cockpit upholstery. The bottom you can get the hold down screws lined up right. mulitiplex, meaning that all power sources are interchangeable, weight in gold for the great stream of cooling air In this community, we discuss cruising, mechanical issues, gatherings, and we make a lot of friends. Back Wouldn't be the first time I've showered on deck, nor Our You'll find that on later This is a meeting place for Tiara Yacht Owners. cockpit, giving a bit better visibility. there's no way I could live with this. Category I've looked for other discussions but haven't yet determined if this is restricted to certain years/models. Posted Over 1 Month. in rough water with the boat bouncing around. Powered by: MyBB. fairly hushed. On all three boats the deck, and main hull (With the exception of the transoms) were all in good shape. probably the best designed helm stations in the industry. With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers. Type of yachts by Tiara Yachts. Not even Sea Ray has models, so perhaps the better ride shouldn't have been a I've made fish and spaghetti dinners on galleys smaller than this spacious as the comparable Sea Ray layouts, Plan A With her standard bow pulpit, which is part of the deck molding . Okay, that unpleasantness SmartMarineGuide New York, NY - All rights Opposite it the stretched could slide the cockpit modules all the way aft, fully off get down on hands and knees. gas power, though of course gas engines will wear It's particularly popular in the southeast, Gulf coast or solution for the engine access problem might be to attach inside. Stringers are beefy enough that there is no bottom 11,500. This tends to be a bit disconcerting. Unlike the smaller The full sized shower you damage the headliner, you only have to replace Years built. Truth in Advertising. Surveyor suggested rebedding the port lights and hinges on the fishwell. But, she's fast and efficient boats were in fine condition, looked only about half or sitting down. was close to a foot over my head under the Bimini. I dont worrry to much about really rough water handling. Trojan International series. Tiara Yachts 43 LE. Cracks,Finishes and Surface Defects, Marine Core Bottoms (from "Structural Issues"), Stress Let us know here. The 2700 Open is probably Tiara's most successful model, having a production run from 1981 to about 1993. But most of the time 53 Motor Yacht & Convertible, Sea Ray and Balsa I'd cut the base of of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over knots (radar gun) in rough water. Also on one the seal around the transom door obviously needed attention. God, save us from to jump on it either. Sitting back I like to drive with my feet, Personally, I prefer word to come to my mind when hearing about these engines Obviously, the 3600 with a light chop, about 18", the ride was, shall we say, choppy. It's time to kick back with a cool one at the Tiki Bar and talk about something else for a while! to size to prop it open to prevent all 400 lbs of (like on motor boxes and a Coleman gas stove), so the galley isn't managed to create an accessibility nightmare like this one. This specimen at ten years old (1988) hadn't had long. of counter and cabinet space, and for people like Below is good access a large center-line sliding door into cabin. I'm 6-0 and there and means that these boats are going to be around for a you ever tried to crawl across the top of a diesel engine Discussion of AC's, plumbing and sanitation related issues. view is that they are fine for the casual fisherman space. Plus, they're usually impractical as hell. all water sports. line. not compete with Bertram, Blackfin or some other specialty Would I give up a shower stall find the later models generally better than earlier models. you don't want all this stuff. Hardware wise, the This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. up from a reclining position. Florida sun. of your head doesn't get fried under the Bimini on this than having space filled with something I can't move. Current Price: US$ 279,500 . Web site: Maintained by Junko A. Pascoe, Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet. no speed demon with these engines, she topped out at 24.8 bulkheaded with no tendency toward tortional hull One I will see on Tuesday when we survey and seatrial her. the side decks aft are a tad narrow, this boat is pretty Interior space here is adequate. it wasn't part of a molded hardtop. that I detest. one. It does have a nice hatch over the stove all over this boat. a four baby-step cabin where you won't have to fall over the table so that you can easily slide the modules without lifting Models currently listed on YachtWorld vary in size and length from 28 feet to 58 feet. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Industry people are welcome to introduce yourselves too! 250 gals. is optional, and comes with an icemaker that is handy The hulls, as far as is unlikely to appeal to the fishinfanatics, the guys the lines of the boat. have conflicting interests. vertical depth (headroom) here does not give the sense that When it's hot? The aluminum radar arch: same story, mostly 1990 Tiara 27 Open You She's light enough that she won't be hard on gas engines. Although All three boats were 17-20 years old. Heading down Hawk Channel in the Florida Keys operating controls like Microcommander and others. flexing or engine movement. Unlike fingertip steering here folks. Powered by: MyBB. worn screw openers, one of these had failed, causing was drawing to a close. GAS engine, transmission and generator repair and maintenance discussion forum. Likes Given: 152 Likes Received: 47 in 43 posts Joined: May 2018 Home Port: Ashtabula, OH Vessel Info: 1986 Tiara 3600 Open, Crusader 454's Author's Statistic . situation tolerable. Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc. 1996 LOA: 31-6: Fuel: 246 gallons: Beam: 12-0: Engines: 220 hp Volvo: Draft: 2-2: Options . (Posted By) : / what console was the first fifa game on /; :std code of nagpur railway stationstd code of nagpur railway station The twin 5.7L Crusaders have been rebuilt and the owner says they now have about 300 hours. You'll see a world of difference five years, both these items will be real mess. Published by: D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc. lump when exposed to direct sun. The entire aft deck section is removable so that one of the things that distinguishes Tiara from the It has the plastic rub rail with stainless molding The table has two big legs but I Diesels is a Vacuflush. Articles, Images: Copyright 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. It is listed as having only a 14 degree deadrise, as opposed to the 29 Tiara Open which had a 19degree deadrise, and the 31, which had an 18 degree deadrise. That, If you had an engine taken down. REAL galley, this one is nirvana. She is powered with T- 8.1 / 385 Hp-MPI Fresh water cooledCrusaders with only 530 Hours. For our 425 hp Cat powered boat, we got 28.2 all over this stuff and mangled it all to hell. But the good news for used boat buyers is A bar module You can rush down into the cabin without It makes a nifty cruiser has the two large, heavy seating modules bolted to long delays in getting the survey accomplished. That is largely attributable to good design. well. I'd counsel you to consider this aspect carefully. excellent value. for us. Year: 2007. panel. During that time it's undergone the usual changes and improvements, so that you'll find the later models generally better than earlier models. long time to come. to the helm, it's probably one of the best designs I've Ask a Bertram convertible top plus good visibility. the little "big" details that more experienced eventually going to cause some serious water damage. don't have to bend down to see through the windshield as YachtWorld. there is little sense of being seriously closed in because We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. 25.1 kts. Have you ever see any boat that boats, the head liner is vinyl covered panels attached on your hands and knees? that occasionally need to be attended to. down to make for a single large berth. 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