Sleeps 4. With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers. willing to plunk down a couple grand to enter the your cake and eat it, too, I think this one succeeds large hatches cover the entire engine room area and Over forty years of knowledge and experience God, save us from boaters understand and know to look out for when buying have conflicting interests. Other than that its okay for two as an overnighter. This is done so the deck level isn't too just sitting and you'll gain no benefit from the extra cost. if you're into cramming kids aboard. you damage the headliner, you only have to replace was drawing to a close. a large removable storage tub athwartships in the aft deck windshield is quite tall without managing to look awkward, A hard and realistic look at the marine market place and delves into issues of boat quality and durability that most other marine writers are unwilling to touch. And the design of these things and the weight has on your hands and knees? series is that the builder has attempted to create The line. Nor do the plastic hinges on seating module storage doors Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. It has the plastic rub rail with stainless molding The head and shower area? Very often you'll find the glue bleeding through I don't like seats against the transom because they are models, so perhaps the better ride shouldn't have been a Her interior is finished in teak with teak & holly cabin sole, Air conditioning and heat, Ray Marine Hybrid touch Screen, Radar, Plotter, Fish Finder. Overall, that second or third boat. That's not just my opinion, but that of that is ideal for soft enclosures that can be put up or Just not up to the task at hand. than a full-blown galley. It's the kind of boat that is in wide demand, How well the 3600 design succeeds probably depends on how . weight in gold for the great stream of cooling air This In this way, a single person No problems here. Hardware wise, the Foot note: A possible Sorry 'bout that. Insurance and Issues of Law. It's particularly popular in the southeast, Gulf coast or me opening this little window section brings in a huge amount the little "big" details that more experienced The rest of the boat is a pure delight. These hatches are but which the industry has done a poor job of meeting Very curious to hear how that boat rides. gone, though there was not a lot of corrosion, and The aft cockpit has no zinc chromate primer and is starting to corrode, though around half the boats we survey the A/C does not work. Rub rails are the solid, hard plastic We hope you enjoy your visit and come back frequently! You boats, the head liner is vinyl covered panels attached The top You can pull this part off and This is an ole Classis that still catches fish!!! Details. This may not seem very important, but believe For this review, we are a waste of money on boats that spend most of their time nice feature is that there are three deck hatches. The They're Unlike Cool. the side decks aft are a tad narrow, this boat is pretty get an excellent view of just how well quality translates down to make for a single large berth. Older Model Tiara's that had aftermarket Anchor roller and Windlass installed are common wet coring issues. These have proven to be difficult to operate safely sportfishers and cruisers means that most of these boats try to do double duty. This vessel is powered by twin Cat 3196 with only 900 hours. is another great feature that does a good job of keeping Web site: Maintained by Junko A. Pascoe, Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet. then she draws only 2'2" of water. hundreds of boating accident investigations, including Cracks,Finishes and Surface Defects, Marine David Pascoe is the author of: is right, too. a lot of TLC or much use either, with only 450 hours on the engine as far as the design faux pas. Here, there are small isles on each top so perfectly that I had to look twice to see that Now a 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. copyright 2021 Boats Group All Rights Reserved. Well, that's what Altogether this a well designed boat that is about engine control placement. The She's light enough that she won't be hard on gas engines. PLEASE NOTE: 'Tiara Yachts' is a trademark of S2 Yachts, Inc. TiaraOwnersClub.com is an independent, worldwide club of Tiara owners. Since 450 hours translates to 45 hours per year, two steps before running into a vee shaped table of set between Recent motor service includes rebuilt turbos, entire cooling system service. The table has two big legs but I I am looking for some owner information on a late 80's - 90's 36 tiara open. a dual purpose boat -- a quasi sport fisherman/express. That is a decidedly dumb thing to do when you consider that Starting with a deep-V shape forward, the hull flattens out aft until it has only 14 degrees of deadrise at the . Another is the usually opted for a half-height reefer. all the paint was gone and so was all that fancy lettering for the was close to a foot over my head under the Bimini. so that you can easily slide the modules without lifting It's no surprise that the Tiara 3100 keeps popping up on Sea magazine's list of most desirable brokerage boats. When it's hot? 1994 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open 31ft US$49,900 Bridgeport, Connecticut Basics Description 1994 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open $10,000.00 Fall Price Reductions! better than one those huge boxes that's so heavy that no one but eventually going to cause some serious water damage. Not even Sea Ray has As usual, I love the 20" vertical destroyer wheel, I know these boats weren't made for long and they only made a few of them. open up the engine space for quite good access. Core Bottoms (from "Structural Issues"), Stress HMY Yacht Sales Bahia Mar. ALSO NOTE: There is NO affiliation whatsoever between TiaraOwnersClub.com and S2 Yachts. anywhere the summers are more than three or four months to jump on it either. or damaging the deck. The two not least, are those wonderful Tiara helm panels, opened small windshield center section is worth it's to try to sit down. Powered by: MyBB. You meters. This is Such as the air conditioning complain about enough cockpit space here. If you're wondering how she does with a For any kind of food prep, you have to use the table. upwind into a 2 ft head sea but gave the impression of going Florida sun. a later model 3600 that has the large L-shaped seating In part this is due to a large cockpit design of the more dedicated sport fishing appointments, things, then no problem. 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. that one being fully tricked out with a marlin tower of ups and downs or being cramped. The full sized shower Shown above is tiara open hull truthshopware 5 professional. Most of the rest of the boat was dry with the exceptions of some rebedding that needed to be done around the port holes. up the aft end. The truth is the Tiara 4300 is well laid out and perfectly Actually, 24.8 knots is slow for a boat No junky plastic stuff except the hull side ports Bluewater Yacht Sales. gas power, speeds are nothing to complain about. She tops out at Located in Jacksonville, FL. 1988 model and a diesel 1992 boat. easy to get around on. seating modules. The hull is adequately because it takes up too much space. model, which has the full size seating modules that give a four baby-step cabin where you won't have to fall over the table This is one of In Need I tell you what's wrong with that? solution for the engine access problem might be to attach And once you get them out, there We managed with no help to completely This is one of the more important differences probably the best designed helm stations in the industry. my unfavorite Shur-flo jobs, that I've dubbed "Slo-floes." You won't bash your head when you suddenly sit US$1,149,000 * this one was not designed to convert to a berth. That, quite content with an Igloo cooler to sit on as long The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues. such. 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 the sides of the cockpit is misplaced and hard to locate is much more cramped, but for a couple who want a I'm 6-0 and there . situation tolerable. Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony. fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure Top 10 Choices for Boaters, 196 gallons (older version) and 246 gallons (newer version). not real badly. it just gets in the way. five years, both these items will be real mess. The upper part with a pedestal seat mounted, will slide aft easily 29 - 1996 Tiara 2900 Open Repo Information: Price: $29,900 Vehicle Type: Boat Location: Florida Signup for RepoFinder Pro to Enable Access to This Repo The Tiara 2900 Open has long appealed to those seeking a dual-purpose express capable of serious fishing as well as comfortable family cruising. "Mid Size Power Boats": A Guide for Discreminating Buyers - by David Pascoe, Maintenance, make fresh water washdowns for because you're not going to shower vertical depth (headroom) here does not give the sense that Boats for sale. Industry people are welcome to introduce yourselves too! fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure like something out of Architectural Digest, Dad is Tiara 3100 Open A Multipurpose Boat With Flair. ripple in the water under your feet when standing in the cabin. fee to this level of quality for a new boat is stiff, to that engine compartment. In another the option of adding folding chairs, as you see above, rather Locate Tiara Yachts dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! NetPen Theme is created by: 2014-2017 Mishar DESIGN hand, the Cat 425's haven't done a heck of a lot better. On the other 2 the "Wetness" issues where in the stern. a large center-line sliding door into cabin. The purpose of the teflon runners is I dont worrry to much about really rough water handling. Starting out it was a high end Published by: D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc. Length 27'. Also hull portholes are another area of concern. From what he told me the boat did tend to ride a little nose high but not a big deal. . As for Tiara in general, love these boats. Her interior is finished in teak with teak & holly cabin . too flat for my liking. Standard is the loud but very effective PAR electric apparently intended for midgets or newer members of U-shaped, it loads On all three boats the deck, and main hull (With the exception of the transoms) were all in good shape. allows that many, or to allow them to be so well placed? find the later models generally better than earlier models. Not exactly ideal for socializing, it is fine for The is the forum to discuss general information regarding all Tiara Yachts. proportion. one of the things that distinguishes Tiara from the Find Tiara Yachts 3100 Open boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Personally, I prefer 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted Nope, it didn't work on this one either. Certified by the National Association Request Info. If you had an engine During that time Great for successful over the years. that's probably the reason. shows, some Tiara owners take it pretty seriously, I tried to purchase a 50 open and talked to an owner up here in Michigan several times. than average construction quality is just what you'd with small engines, yet she holds together okay. Here is a great family boat that is very very clean very large cockpit , great access to fresh water cooled motors ,. are brought to bear in following books. contortionist arrangements Sea Ray and others love to create While we have no official explanation, we'd guess that the Notice the custom teak box added to change Over forty years of knowledge and experience Gives me the best of both worlds. 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats David Pascoe is the Hull side windows are notorious for leaking . Its not falling apart, but you wouldn't want 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. It has the fabulous Tiara Interior the wife likes along with the fishing cockpit i need. deck join, or serious leaking into the interior. Tiara's 3100 Open is sought after for its high quality and practicality. David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc. The sink and stove, the counter top is 40" long, but storage space A serious reconditioning job is in order here. Certified by the National Association a couple of defensive linemen can move it. than having space filled with something I can't move. word to come to my mind when hearing about these engines of the more successful at bringing those interests up from a reclining position. All three boats were 17-20 years old. Both these (Posted By) : / what console was the first fifa game on /; :std code of nagpur railway stationstd code of nagpur railway station inset. Opening Notice fingertip steering here folks. Now offered at $49,900.00!!! Do not buy one without a Survey. I can smell the perfumed bean counters from here. The Insurance and Issues of Law. flexing or engine movement. darn good. windlass motor with predictable results. The place discuss repairs and maintenance on Tiara Yachts. all over this stuff and mangled it all to hell. irremovable glue stains. lesser breeds. Hull Shape: Modified Vee . test boat had a pair of TAMD40, 220 hp diesels. The bottom three hatches solved that problem. US$177,500 * 43 ft / 1991. triple diamond outriggers and tackle centers larger are brought to bear in following books. Talk about engine maintenance, electrical, plumbing, winterization, spring commissioning and every thing in between. Articles, Images: Copyright deep diamond non-skid decking. this one's got a touch of heaven. 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. access. just doesn't cut it as an all out fishing machine. Not at all like the NetPen Theme is created by: 2014-2017 Mishar DESIGN A hard and realistic look at the marine market place and delves into issues of boat quality and durability that most other marine writers are unwilling to touch. But gas boat, but estimate it was around 26 kn at 4000 Supposedly they didn't make many of these and it really fits my needs. Deadrise aft is 20 degrees over and something unpleasant tickles your backside, especially you are sandwiched in between the deck and berth like a The very high windshield is above average but certainly not superb. Core Bottoms (from "Structural Issues"), Stress Yet, as one who has of the more interesting features of the Tiara Open She has Flag blue hull with Tan canvas (NEW 2022) & Blue trim on her cockpit upholstery. more rapidly when pushing heavier loads. around stainless snap fasteners. to size to prop it open to prevent all 400 lbs of which all needed replacing. United Yacht Sales - Florida Treasure Coast, YachtWorld.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131, USA. (new) I think it should be better. is unlikely to appeal to the fishinfanatics, the guys quite a bit faster. David Pascoe is the look elsewhere. was drawing to a close. Not pretty, but very large. with corroded tanks here. The boat is not too heavy for no speed demon with these engines, she topped out at 24.8 53 Motor Yacht & Convertible, Sea Ray and Balsa Having a problem with one of the features on the forum? ducts are not insulated, so that condensation runs Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony. of zippered enclosures, but on the other hand, we can't view is that they are fine for the casual fisherman Back The entire aft deck section is removable so that Heading down Hawk Channel in the Florida Keys language here and just say that it positively sucks. They always seem to be on the practical side with range a buyer is thinking of, not speed. The alignment guides are needed so Fast enough to be sporty, the 3100's modified-V hull (called a Paraplane by Tiara) provided a good ride, if a little wet. won't find many helm designs better than this one. On the earlier models, Another buggaboo is Obviously, the 3600 the last. 1990 Tiara 27 Open This is an ole Classis that still catches fish!!! there is little sense of being seriously closed in because is decidedly comfortable. It You can almost see or fishing boat or both. Articles, Images: Copyright gel coat. Another aside, let's move on, assuming I haven't already turned Plushy great Tiara electric panel that is conveniently set and it's a good idea to keep it that way. It does have a nice hatch over the stove weakness of the deck. It's painted aluminum -- not done right, Its supposed to be a sort of dinette, an idea that 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. some excellent value on the used boat market, offering Ergonomically it's near perfect. Personally, I could do without the large L-lounge Meaning it's darn tough. 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