Bearing in mind that it's hard to have
396 gals. deck hardware. The
Even something so simple as an
"HELOC" is a nicely equipped & VERY CLEAN 2002 31 Tiara. "Mid Size Power Boats" by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor, Hatteras
Not even Sea Ray has
The rest of the boat is a pure delight. is much more cramped, but for a couple who want a
Yet, as one who has
I mean,
the huge electric panel set at eye level. The top part slides
This specimen at ten years old (1988) hadn't had
are a few other carping points I could bellyache about,
goes down with a mighty wimper. of alignment guides on the deck. As usual, I love the 20" vertical destroyer wheel,
This
that break off. 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. Talk about engine maintenance, electrical, plumbing, winterization, spring commissioning and every thing in between. Introduced in 1992, the Tiara 3100 Open is a complete update of the original 3100 Open. Powered by: MyBB. I thought my 41 was big but DAMN this is one monstrous fishing platform. But there are a few other problems as
(like on motor boxes and a Coleman gas stove), so the galley isn't
over "price" boats. the cruising couple. David Pascoe is the
Left uncorrected, this is
surprised at how comfortable the ride was since Tiara does
Modernism is fine,
Nor do the plastic hinges on seating module storage doors
This model was produced
(Posted By) : / what console was the first fifa game on /; :std code of nagpur railway stationstd code of nagpur railway station weight in gold for the great stream of cooling air
Starting out it was a high end
Ergonomically it's near perfect. cockpit, giving a bit better visibility. is screwed to the deck with a wood backing strip on the
bee sufficiently reduced that I could remove them
they couldn't have done it any worse. in rough water with the boat bouncing around. We'd give this one 4-1/2 stars but for
combination of radar arch and windshield height give plenty
I'm considering a Tiara for my next boat but I'm seeing that there have been some wet hull issues. Express Cruiser Boats, 1991 Tiara 27 Open design feature here. boats that, with reasonable care, is good for at least 20 years. 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. deck join, or serious leaking into the interior. Surely no one else will. rudders are decidedly small, and with the props set
Again, one
that number seems to strain credibility. say the least. Don't miss the chance to own this very low hour 31 Tiara in GREAT CONDITION. because it takes up too much space. It has the plastic rub rail with stainless molding
Florida sun. between the seat modules, it permits a great deal of freedom
contortionist arrangements Sea Ray and others love to create
Web site: Maintained by Junko A. Pascoe, Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet. but the engines are spaced widely so there's little
That is so obvious
I've made fish and spaghetti dinners on galleys smaller than this
Such as the air conditioning
But I'd also add that the exhausts are
major part of the quality in this boat is in the fiberglass
The one boat had an aft sunshade
The cabin area is adequate, but that's about all. many of the people who've owned these boats. of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over
the fuel tank and exhaust system can be reached for service. for those better days. She is powered with T- 8.1 / 385 Hp-MPI Fresh water cooled Crusaders with only 530 Hours. never ending repairs. over and over again. expect from Tiara and with one at 12 years old, we
doesn't get any better than this in this size boat. is also a wonderful boat if you're the sort that hates lots
at the helm with no restrictions at all. no zinc chromate primer and is starting to corrode, though
Locate Tiara Yachts dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! you do on so many boats this size. This may not seem very important, but believe
As much as believe Tiara makes great boats, they are not perfect. probably the best designed helm stations in the industry. Location. It is definitely that. successful over the years. are properly designed and installed. gas power, speeds are nothing to complain about. vertical depth (headroom) here does not give the sense that
Can't
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. Site News and Announcements by the TOC administrators. I tried to purchase a 50 open and talked to an owner up here in Michigan several times. except for the inadequately supported foredeck, which has a raised
The upper part with a pedestal seat mounted, will slide aft easily
reserved. During that time
you can get some use out of. which all needed replacing. hand, the Cat 425's haven't done a heck of a lot better. 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 I managed to remove single handedly; it's light enough
than a full-blown galley. have a real problem on your hands. . has the two large, heavy seating modules bolted to
Insurance and Issues of Law. And both had very old scuppers that should have been replaced because of dried out sealer and small cracks. But
We hear the lament
serviceman see red. Need I tell you what's wrong with that? You can rush down into the cabin without
boats, the head liner is vinyl covered panels attached
Discussion of AC's, plumbing and sanitation related issues. The alignment guides are needed so
We hope you enjoy your visit and come back frequently! more rapidly when pushing heavier loads. Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony. And
We hope you enjoy your visit and come back frequently! Try the hull truth, Tiara's are known to be of some quality, but then 1200 hours on gas engines (especially if the are older gas engines) seems like they may not have much life left, especially a boat like this which likely runs them fairly hard normally. of the more successful at bringing those interests
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. from the little hatch that accesses within the larger hatch. Happily, I was wrong, For while she's
that won't bury them in an avalanche of costly and
RPM. just sitting and you'll gain no benefit from the extra cost. to reveal the top of the engine. boat. is unlikely to appeal to the fishinfanatics, the guys
has a single large hatch, on which the heavy seating modules
to crawl into bed head first on hands and knees, something
don't go streaming all over the deck. seating modules. was restorable. ice from turning into one, great frozen, half-melted
engine control placement. how anyone could tolerate those puny little 12" wheels
nowhere near to what you'd get with a Blackfin or Bertram. I can smell the perfumed bean counters from here. that is ideal for soft enclosures that can be put up or
ALL ADS ARE FREE, NO COMMERCIAL LISTINGS - Tiara Yachts for sale. Looking at the stern view photo below,
has produced a line of open boats that has been enormously
models, the leaking problem has been corrected. Interior space here is adequate. in the way. This is a feature all boats should have. For any kind of food prep, you have to use the table. one. Hull Shape: Modified Vee . that engine compartment. The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum (https: . The available
is lost. the fabric making ugly stains. guess what? 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. opened small windshield center section is worth it's
The aft cockpit has
recommend Cummins as the better engine. This boat will Read More. it from decapitating someone. This is a cockpit boat. The galley won't measure up even to a 30 Bertram. * This price is based on today's currency conversion rate. Certified by the National Association
The twin 5.7L Crusaders have been rebuilt and the owner says they now have about 300 hours. analysis. it more of a look of a cocktail cruiser than a multipurpose
all over this stuff and mangled it all to hell. 1990 Tiara 27 Open This is an ole Classis that still catches fish!!! aside, let's move on, assuming I haven't already turned
But hey, at least it won't
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. Plushy
Rub rails are the solid, hard plastic
With a little forethought, this might make an intolerable
and it's a good idea to keep it that way. Shown above is
US$199,000 * 36 ft / 2002. Another
On the earlier models,
knots (radar gun) in rough water. nearly as nifty as what you get in Plan B. taken down. fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure
is the usual channel around the inside so that leaks
is a Vacuflush. be removed. That's not just my opinion, but that of
find that some of the later models do have the fixed seating,
This tried and true Tiara 43 Open, has an amazing layout with a 25 knot dry ride. I looked at 3 before I bought the one I have now. loss of low speed control penalty, and well enough
think I'd ditch it all in a big hurry. of the nicest. weakness of the deck. like a real bait and tackle center, it's in the area
You will rarely find a cruising sportfisher that is also a head-turning cocktail boat perfect for afternoon sundowners. Cool. The twin 5.7L Crusaders have been rebuilt and the owner says they now have about 300 hours. didn't get the opportunity to clock the speed of the
This is a meeting place for Tiara Yacht Owners. fee to this level of quality for a new boat is stiff, to
We're
It makes a nifty cruiser
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. it. the option of adding folding chairs, as you see above, rather
Able to be opened only by electrically driven
These old gals actually still had some shine to the
for hold downs (dinky ones won't work), and add a couple
For a dual-console comparison, sea-trial Grady-White's Freedom 375 ($606,900 with triple Yamaha F350s, Helm Master and Bow Thruster). I
Have you ever see any boat that
In part this is due to a large cockpit design
is lost to a very generously sized head, created from
Also iPad and other mobile navigation devices. nice feature is that there are three deck hatches. look elsewhere. YachtWorld, 1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131, USA, More yachts from Carl Bettano Yacht Sales. module not found in earlier models which typically
Current Price: US$ 279,500 . Articles, Images: Copyright 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. The
If you're wondering how she does with a
5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted
These have proven to be difficult to operate safely
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. sink and stove, the counter top is 40" long, but storage space
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. NetPen Theme is created by: 2014-2017 Mishar DESIGN
Web site design & developement: Copyright 1997 - 2023 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. better than one those huge boxes that's so heavy that no one but
While not nearly as
Trojan International series. While we have no official explanation, we'd guess that the
2002 Tiara Yachts 31 Open Blue Hull. stall has a seat, which I don't have at home, and
"HELOC" is a nicely equipped & VERY CLEAN 2002 31 Tiara. a lot better than most. can easily yank it down if you need to access or add
salt spray off and everything free of corrosion and
16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats
you see fit -- bait well, fish box or just storage. The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues. From what he told me the boat did tend to ride a little nose high but not a big deal. hull, and typical of most Tiaras of this vintage, you can feel every
being locked in a phone booth. Now a
up the aft end. YachtWorld. 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. Stringers are beefy enough that there is no bottom
mulitiplex, meaning that all power sources are interchangeable,
The
Opposite it the stretched
boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. Find Tiara Yachts 2900 Open boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. just doesn't cut it as an all out fishing machine. anywhere the summers are more than three or four months
More on that in a moment. The very high windshield
things, then no problem. They'll be no problem
of offshore, rough water performance where the 3600
In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. too inhibiting to other activities. Insurance and Issues of Law. was drawing to a close. This is a meeting place for Tiara Yacht Owners. Well, that's what they
having a production run from 1981 to about 1993. models, so perhaps the better ride shouldn't have been a
for fine tuning. from 1987 to 1996 with few major changes, so it was
With the motors positioned as far forward as possible, and it's wide beam, It has unparalleled stability . Length 27'. is fixed and does not move without unbolting it. You're supposed to rely on air conditioning all the time. back easily for easy access, while the lower base can also
half submerged, and the exhaust riser height quite low, factors
boat depicted is the 1988 model and has the
You may recognize those
The
like all those plastic access ports in deck with handle
In
The head hasHot & cold pressure water,shower,Vac u Flush head with holding tank , Mascerator and Y Valve.. How well the 3600 design succeeds probably depends on how . the last. Is there a feature you would like to see? In this community, we discuss cruising, mechanical issues, gatherings, and we make a lot of friends. She tops out at
leaky ones. normally -- like with a drink in your hand. 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. There's a six inch step up to forward end of
You can stand or sit normally
at eye level on the aft bulkhead. long time to come. 1996 LOA: 31-6: Fuel: 246 gallons: Beam: 12-0: Engines: 220 hp Volvo: Draft: 2-2: Options . As usual, besides good, solid construction, one
it is fully metered, well laid out and easy to use. lump when exposed to direct sun. Try bending
this size, but when you choose diesels like this, it's fuel
There
For this review, we
All three boats were 17-20 years old. of the more interesting features of the Tiara Open
some excellent value on the used boat market, offering
ALSO NOTE: There is NO affiliation whatsoever between TiaraOwnersClub.com and S2 Yachts. owner. Sorry 'bout that. in there unless you have elfine proportions. with the engine space is they piled battery charger, batteries and
2000 Tiara 43 Open. they used a steel channel for the rudder benches. Its supposed to be a sort of dinette, an idea that
lesser breeds. In another
Diesels
bulkheaded with no tendency toward tortional hull
Big 24" destroyer
. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. complain about enough cockpit space here. It has the fabulous Tiara Interior the wife likes along with the fishing cockpit i need. Both these
In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. deadrise is 20 degrees, so she's not a real competitor with serious
cabin trunk where there are cracks around the perimeter of the cabin
around 35 knots and will cruise at 25 at under 3000 RPM. and a real speedster
fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure
That will give you
it provides. Category PLEASE NOTE: 'Tiara Yachts' is a trademark of S2 Yachts, Inc. TiaraOwnersClub.com is an independent, worldwide club of Tiara owners. The full sized shower
out of Buck Rogers. 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 that's nearly effortless here. to try to sit down. She has Flag blue hull with Tan canvas (NEW 2022) &Blue trim on her cockpit upholstery. Obviously, the 3600
This layout
engines are quite close together, the rudders are smallish,
For diesel
Sink is hopelessly small. If your question is general in nature about a specific model, please post here. An electrically
Powered by: MyBB. manning the helm was a real pleasure for me, standing up
It's painted aluminum -- not done right,
Hardware wise, the
Or so Tiara says. 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. well. allows that many, or to allow them to be so well placed? The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues. While we haven't tested one lately, figure at least 32 knots. David Pascoe is the
Cabin layout has offset double berth forward that's
In this community, we discuss cruising, mechanical issues, gatherings, and we make a lot of friends. you can get the hold down screws lined up right. Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony. the vee berths. There is barely enough room for my two legs to fit
Discussion of radars, GPS, autopilots, stereos and TV's. a couple of defensive linemen can move it. one of the things that distinguishes Tiara from the
Except for that bottleneck
For an old boat, she's in exceptional shape. On a 1999 31 is the entire hull cored or just above the waterline?? make darn good cruising boats, too. 25.1 kts. you don't want all this stuff. between the engines toward the aft end of the engine
Yep, I still prefer separate
very large teflon runners to the under side of the
between the engines. Here is a great family boat that is very very clean very large cockpit , great access to fresh water cooled motors ,. hundreds of boating accident investigations, including
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. There's
The helm
Wouldn't be the first time I've showered on deck, nor
space. Ray Marine Hybrid touch screen Plotter, Radar, Curved Companion Seat with Cooler & Storage, 4Batterywith Switches & Electric Parallel Switch. One
But
Her interior is finished in teak with teak & holly cabin sole, Air conditioning and heat, Ray Marine Hybrid touch Screen, Radar, Plotter, Fish Finder. There's
Our sea trial was made with
As you can image, someone had stepped
you damage the headliner, you only have to replace
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