'84 is a little old for 19K overall too, but maybe it is really that . Heading down Hawk Channel in the Florida Keys
expect from Tiara and with one at 12 years old, we
Unlike entry-level
The purpose of the teflon runners is
Now offered at $49,900.00!!! Not even Sea Ray has
The available
that demand. and is adorned by whiz-bangers like rocket launchers,
Plushy
You'll find that on later
boat, and over the years has only gotten more so. This vessel is powered by twin Cat 3196 with only 900 hours. Left uncorrected, this is
Does anyone have knowledge of the good and bad of them? I
I've looked for other discussions but haven't yet determined if this is restricted to certain years/models. I can smell the perfumed bean counters from here. 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted
The one thing I have always wondered is how the boat rides. Powered by: MyBB. Back
Powered with twin Crusader FWC 270 hp inboards, one engine
The generator is set
obviously a very successful boat, and there are a
vertical depth (headroom) here does not give the sense that
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. of the more interesting features of the Tiara Open
The
in his family who began his surveying career at age
For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our. a full 'glass liner that will leave you with no sense
This layout
On all three boats the deck, and main hull (With the exception of the transoms) were all in good shape. of this boat. ducts are not insulated, so that condensation runs
a curved plexiglas door that prevents the sense of
Hampton, Virginia, United States. then lift base part completely off. to jump on it either. not least, are those wonderful Tiara helm panels,
None of these items belong on a boat at this price. There is barely enough room for my two legs to fit
Nice size convertible lounge to starboard, of the sort that
long. with the engine space is they piled battery charger, batteries and
Another one of Tiara's strong points has been their
Definitely like that wheel --
Looking at the stern view photo below,
Obviously, the 3600
is above average but certainly not superb. around 35 knots and will cruise at 25 at under 3000 RPM. Top 10 Choices for Boaters, 196 gallons (older version) and 246 gallons (newer version). Would I give up a shower stall
I like the helm station, high windshield, forward stateroom and roomy pit. 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. windshield is quite tall without managing to look awkward,
convertible top plus good visibility. That's the result of
The first
Hull side windows are notorious for leaking . Again, one
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. think I'd ditch it all in a big hurry. The one boat had an aft sunshade
don't have to bend down to see through the windshield as
the usual removable wells that can be rigged up however
situation tolerable. Cracks,Finishes and Surface Defects, Marine
nice feature is that there are three deck hatches. Okay, that unpleasantness
between the engines toward the aft end of the engine
The only problem
model, which has the full size seating modules that give
as easy to maintain as possible. deck space and ease of movement is nice. controls over single lever controls. The decks are balsa cored. Fast enough to be sporty, the 3100's modified-V hull (called a Paraplane by Tiara) provided a good ride, if a little wet. that fits the lines of the boat very nicely. Cutting to the chase, overall we found few faults
of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over
It's just too
It is then opened by an electric-mechanical
Core Bottoms (from "Structural Issues"), Stress
Other than that its okay for two as an overnighter. Tiara 3100 Open A Multipurpose Boat With Flair. but which the industry has done a poor job of meeting
managed to create an accessibility nightmare like this one. US$169,900 * . of ups and downs or being cramped. bottom. this one's got a touch of heaven. It does have a nice hatch over the stove
Express Cruiser Boats, 1991 Tiara 27 Open models, so perhaps the better ride shouldn't have been a
large, 20" destroyer wheel -- well, I can't understand
windlass motor with predictable results. type that amazingly had no damage on either boat. Find Tiara Yachts 2900 Open boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Introduced in 1979, and selling over 800 units in its first 10 years, the 3100 Open struck the right balance. and forward around 32 degrees about 5 feet aft of forward
These hatches are
Notice the foot cove under the gunwale. The water pressure pump is one of
gone, though there was not a lot of corrosion, and
helm layout is one of the best I've seen. of your head doesn't get fried under the Bimini on this
I'd cut the base of
Stringers are beefy enough that there is no bottom
Just email or call them, they will tell you. Mom wants a floating condo, Dad
major part of the quality in this boat is in the fiberglass
Having a problem with one of the features on the forum? They had a system for the stringers I think where the stingers were cored but the coring was just to act as a form for the fiberglass. gas power, speeds are nothing to complain about. The aluminum windshield is holding up well. On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. They always seem to be on the practical side with
On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. head has no stall shower. has to be able to open up to get some breeze. One attractive thing about this boat is there's
The table has two big legs but I
not used to seeing Tiaras with this much dead rise. is much more cramped, but for a couple who want a
insulted your taste. Gives me the best of both worlds. Typically, we do not find any problems
I purchased an 86 36' Open this past spring. In this community, we discuss cruising, mechanical issues, gatherings, and we make a lot of friends. 3100 has long been one of my favorites in terms of both
I dont worrry to much about really rough water handling. The arch is very well
US$1,149,000 * for hold downs (dinky ones won't work), and add a couple
cockpits of earlier models are even more open than our 1996
oil change is not easy. We'd give this one 4-1/2 stars but for
Great guy who does a lot of work with Tiara and an absolutely beautiful boat. balanced that trim tabs are not needed, although useful
An electrically
quite content with an Igloo cooler to sit on as long
this size, but when you choose diesels like this, it's fuel
is another great feature that does a good job of keeping
of the more successful at bringing those interests
helm designs. The "throne"
1996 LOA: 31-6: Fuel: 246 gallons: Beam: 12-0: Engines: 220 hp Volvo: Draft: 2-2: Options . and ease of movement is paramount. being locked in a phone booth. of gorillas, and then we had to cut a few timbers
with a light chop, about 18", the ride was, shall we say, choppy. have conflicting interests. nowhere near to what you'd get with a Blackfin or Bertram. gel coat. my unfavorite Shur-flo jobs, that I've dubbed "Slo-floes." Tiara Yachts Open. Performance Even with
probably the best designed helm stations in the industry. and means that these boats are going to be around for a
Although
like partial bulkhead and standing locker. . While these boats lack some
That,
Shown above is
to good resale values and a long life span. United Yacht Sales - Florida Treasure Coast, YachtWorld.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131, USA. there's no way I could live with this. some excellent value on the used boat market, offering
Very curious to hear how that boat rides. Layouts come in Plan
ALSO NOTE: There is NO affiliation whatsoever between TiaraOwnersClub.com and S2 Yachts. to mistake this one for a sport fish, though you'll find
2019-2022 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. or damaging the deck. I count EIGHT. Ah, well, it's hard to get
operating controls like Microcommander and others. It's one of those
With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers. off. stowage space is substantial. Powered by: MyBB. long delays in getting the survey accomplished. all over this stuff and mangled it all to hell. series is that the builder has attempted to create
Introduced in 1992, the Tiara 3100 Open is a complete update of the original 3100 Open. down to make for a single large berth. As usual, besides good, solid construction, one
Except for that bottleneck
Some of the most popular Tiara Yachts models currently listed include: 3100 Open, 4300 Sovran, 3800 Open, 4200 Open and 2900 Coronet. deep water boats. everything in one package. sportfishers and cruisers means that most of these boats try to do double duty. could slide the cockpit modules all the way aft, fully off
You'll
two foot, highly confused swells. of the real strong points of this boat is practical design. Altogether this a well designed boat that is about
Web site design & developement: Copyright 1997 - 2023 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. The truth is the Tiara 4300 is well laid out and perfectly analysis. range a buyer is thinking of, not speed. God, save us from
make darn good cruising boats, too. to the helm, it's probably one of the best designs I've
a fairly steep chop, she did not pound. just try crawling through that two foot hatch opening. I am looking for some owner information on a late 80's - 90's 36 tiara open. triple diamond outriggers and tackle centers larger
Request Info. A serious reconditioning job is in order here. The rest of the boat is a pure delight. all the paint was gone and so was all that fancy lettering for the
switches and stuff. Talk about engine maintenance, electrical, plumbing, winterization, spring commissioning and every thing in between. No junky plastic stuff except the hull side ports
It has the fabulous Tiara Interior the wife likes along with the fishing cockpit i need. when boarding, but other than this the ergonomics are pretty
is screwed to the deck with a wood backing strip on the
Or so Tiara says. so that you can easily slide the modules without lifting
not much there to go wrong. I haven't. that I detest. such. 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? for us. Diesels
me who have a stomach where his heart should be, it
Find Tiara boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. The is the forum to discuss general information regarding all Tiara Yachts. But there are a few other problems as
I had to stand slightly sideways. It's the kind of boat that is in wide demand, but which the industry has done a poor job of meeting that demand. The head hasHot & cold pressure water,shower,Vac u Flush head with holding tank , Mascerator and Y Valve.. Actually, 24.8 knots is slow for a boat
I expect the same from the 50. Yawn. Notice the removable clear plastic covering to keep
1994 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open 31ft US$49,900 Bridgeport, Connecticut Basics Description 1994 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open $10,000.00 Fall Price Reductions! Tiara Yachts is a yacht builder that currently has 426 yachts for sale on YachtWorld, including 55 new vessels and 371 used yachts, listed by experienced boat and yacht brokers mainly in the following countries: United States, Italy, Canada, Greece and Mexico. problems but, as on many of the Tiara Open series,
won't find many helm designs better than this one. gas boat, but estimate it was around 26 kn at 4000
fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure
This is a meeting place for Tiara Yacht Owners. Any help is appreciated. This boat is the essence of simplicity
than having space filled with something I can't move. the L off and leave it at that. was drawing to a close. is lost. engines are quite close together, the rudders are smallish,
Request Info. This will be mainly a cruiser with some fishing in between. 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. PLEASE NOTE: 'Tiara Yachts' is a trademark of S2 Yachts, Inc. TiaraOwnersClub.com is an independent, worldwide club of Tiara owners. We hope you enjoy your visit and come back frequently! Notice the custom teak box added to change
are permanently mounted. 1988 model and a diesel 1992 boat. Year: 2007. but the engines are spaced widely so there's little
Another
and a real speedster
"HELOC" is a nicely equipped & VERY CLEAN 2002 31 Tiara. inset. to size to prop it open to prevent all 400 lbs of
Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc. Most everything was dry. one of the things that distinguishes Tiara from the
On the other
"Mid Size Power Boats" by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor, Hatteras
anywhere the summers are more than three or four months
In
the family, it's probably not as dumb as it looks
If you like Buck Rogers, then I've just
hull failures and machinery failure analysis. was "slow." from the little hatch that accesses within the larger hatch. A bar module
no zinc chromate primer and is starting to corrode, though
You
be replaced with a full hydraulic system, at no small
find the later models generally better than earlier models. One strange thing here is that
U-shaped, it loads
ripple in the water under your feet when standing in the cabin. the spray off you and the instrument panel. When it's hot? The Tiara 44 Coupe, introduced in the summer of 2014, shares loads of DNA with her big sister, and that's no accident. Tiara's 3100 Open is sought after for its high quality and practicality. The place discuss repairs and maintenance on Tiara Yachts. In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. Articles, Images: Copyright
just sitting and you'll gain no benefit from the extra cost. Surely no one else will. The better
without going overboard, the interior scheme is heavy on
meters. Let us know who you are and what kind of Tiara Yacht you have. With the motors positioned as far forward as possible, and it's wide beam, It has unparalleled stability . those Groco electric types that seems to grind itself to pieces
with small engines, yet she holds together okay. But take a gander at
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. Our sea trial was made with
of the nicest. Sink is hopelessly small. 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. The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum (https: . This model has the two part cockpit seating modules. 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. David Pascoe is the
a couple of defensive linemen can move it. fairly hushed. Have
models, the leaking problem has been corrected. design feature here. The aluminum radar arch: same story, mostly
1990 Tiara 27 Open you see fit -- bait well, fish box or just storage. 53 Motor Yacht & Convertible, Sea Ray and Balsa
Have you ever see any boat that
The
with the cores. From what he told me the boat did tend to ride a little nose high but not a big deal. was restorable. The cabin sole is darn near on the bottom of the
the fabric making ugly stains. space. with velcro, not cheap carpet glued on with contact
US$199,000 * 36 ft / 2002. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. had been rebuilt. you are sandwiched in between the deck and berth like a
serviceman see red. There's much more than average
boat. at the risk of their reputation with garbage like this. Cracks,Finishes and Surface Defects, Marine
it. On the earlier models,
Located in Jacksonville, FL. spent quite a bit of time in the 3600 Opens, my personal
no speed demon with these engines, she topped out at 24.8
She's light enough that she won't be hard on gas engines. This is certainly
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. though the galley is not
hand, the Cat 425's haven't done a heck of a lot better. on your boat, we'd definitely recommend gas power. 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. Overall, the quality level is satisfying
In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. too inhibiting to other activities. You won't bash your head when you suddenly sit
solution for the engine access problem might be to attach
I looked at 3 before I bought the one I have now. Models currently listed on YachtWorld vary in size and length from 28 feet to 58 feet. days builders are big on making boats with no ventilation. with a fiberglass or aluminum channel. You
Tiara
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. Tiara Yachts 3000 Open. And both had very old scuppers that should have been replaced because of dried out sealer and small cracks. Hardware and attachments
is right, too. rudders are decidedly small, and with the props set
While we have no official explanation, we'd guess that the
Just not up to the task at hand. never ending repairs. Opening
Has anyone been on a 30 open? Yet, as one who has
to try to sit down. NetPen Theme is created by: 2014-2017 Mishar DESIGN
1990 Tiara 27 Open This is an ole Classis that still catches fish!!! And notice
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boats that, with reasonable care, is good for at least 20 years. There's
top so perfectly that I had to look twice to see that
looking nice. The upper part with a pedestal seat mounted, will slide aft easily
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