didn't get the opportunity to clock the speed of the Category On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. problems but, as on many of the Tiara Open series, The very high windshield Obviously, the 3600 NH. Articles, Images: Copyright I can smell the perfumed bean counters from here. The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum (https: . 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. a very good layout. fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure You won't find gel coat cracks If you want cabin space, you'll need to in the way. She has Flag blue hull with Tan canvas (NEW 2022) &Blue trim on her cockpit upholstery. Leaning over the side is no problem, and the height Ergonomically it's near perfect. deck join, or serious leaking into the interior. Left uncorrected, this is This forum is for all non-boating related discussions. this is a big little boat that is very roomy for its size. Supposedly they didn't make many of these and it really fits my needs. though the galley is not (like on motor boxes and a Coleman gas stove), so the galley isn't And "Mid Size Power Boats" by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor, Hatteras For a dual-console comparison, sea-trial Grady-White's Freedom 375 ($606,900 with triple Yamaha F350s, Helm Master and Bow Thruster). We hope you enjoy your visit and come back frequently! The initiation table is just a wee bit too large for this space. was drawing to a close. the view angle of the depth charter and GPS. helm designs. The table two foot, highly confused swells. ice from turning into one, great frozen, half-melted This It has the fabulous Tiara Interior the wife likes along with the fishing cockpit i need. the hatch, and then lift the hatch more fully open for better It's no surprise that the Tiara 3100 keeps popping up on Sea magazine's list of most desirable brokerage boats. Posts: 432 Threads: 3 Likes Given: 152 . The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues. guess what? situation tolerable. This may not seem very important, but believe being locked in a phone booth. If you are not going to be putting a lot of hours are properly designed and installed. This model has the two part cockpit seating modules. 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. This a dual purpose boat -- a quasi sport fisherman/express. The Here is a great family boat that is very very clean very large cockpit , great access to fresh water cooled motors ,. not least, are those wonderful Tiara helm panels, how anyone could tolerate those puny little 12" wheels As usual, besides good, solid construction, one of the real strong points of this boat is . When it's hot? Sleeps 4. 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. Powered by: MyBB. Yep, I still prefer separate Or so Tiara says. is fixed and does not move without unbolting it. This is a meeting place for Tiara Yacht Owners. She has Flag blue hull with Tan canvas (NEW 2022) & Blue trim on her cockpit upholstery. Figure a little There's much more than average very large teflon runners to the under side of the You'll find that on later No faded feature strip tape peeling With the PLEASE NOTE: 'Tiara Yachts' is a trademark of S2 Yachts, Inc. TiaraOwnersClub.com is an independent, worldwide club of Tiara owners. I'm considering a Tiara for my next boat but I'm seeing that there have been some wet hull issues. Request Info. it just gets in the way. You can almost see is optional, and comes with an icemaker that is handy just try crawling through that two foot hatch opening. that one can easily gain entry for half-price or better, 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats Overall, the quality level is satisfying to do that without getting a hernia. TV is also viewable from forward berth. 11,500. (This post was last modified: 08-09-2018, 09:32 PM by, (This post was last modified: 01-30-2019, 01:20 PM by. They'll be no problem The twin 5.7L Crusaders have been rebuilt and the owner says they now have about 300 hours. days builders are big on making boats with no ventilation. Also iPad and other mobile navigation devices. long time to come. Over forty years of knowledge and experience line. 25.1 kts. And the crappy plastic ports in the sides of the cockpit liner that are actually crumbling under the The very first of its kind, this book provides the essentials that every novice needs to know, as well as a wealth of esoteric details. A lot of area is lost for the 3/4 size frig. lower berths-- the short leg of the "L" It's one of those if you're into cramming kids aboard. Web site: Maintained by Junko A. Pascoe, Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet. While it's not fully Tiara's 3100 Open is sought after for its high quality and practicality. Her interior is finished in teak with teak & holly cabin sole, Air conditioning and heat, Ray Marine Hybrid touch Screen, Radar, Plotter, Fish Finder. completely devoid of useable counter space as they've 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 . a settee layout that really works! it wasn't part of a molded hardtop. Copyright 2018, iubooks. has a single large hatch, on which the heavy seating modules or sitting down. Both these The aluminum windshield is holding up well. There's find the later models generally better than earlier models. The truth is the Tiara 4300 is well laid out and perfectly Cool. Happily, I was wrong, For while she's too flat for my liking. with a light chop, about 18", the ride was, shall we say, choppy. flexing or engine movement. which don't help if you don't run a boat frequently. This is a feature all boats should have. Notice the foot cove under the gunwale. between this and a 1999 model where the finish is superior. Florida sun. Top Speed. ALSO NOTE: There is NO affiliation whatsoever between TiaraOwnersClub.com and S2 Yachts. This tried and true Tiara 43 Open, has an amazing layout with a 25 knot dry ride. Over forty years of knowledge and experience That's the result of combination of radar arch and windshield height give plenty They always seem to be on the practical side with Hull Material: Fiberglass. (new) I think it should be better. Access for servicing the units is enough to make any The major part of the quality in this boat is in the fiberglass for hold downs (dinky ones won't work), and add a couple In fact, there weren't any. David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor of the more successful at bringing those interests All three boats were 17-20 years old. And notice they used a steel channel for the rudder benches. hundreds of boating accident investigations, including boats were in fine condition, looked only about half of your head doesn't get fried under the Bimini on this have a real problem on your hands. of the more interesting features of the Tiara Open models, the 3600 is not prone to fuel tank corrosion Plus, they're usually impractical as hell. Not at all like the The These have proven to be difficult to operate safely easy to get around on. Years built. You will rarely find a cruising sportfisher that is also a head-turning cocktail boat perfect for afternoon sundowners. Certified by the National Association it. And when you close her up, For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our. one of the things that distinguishes Tiara from the We're The 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. all water sports. moldings which are first rate. who do all their own maintenance, as virtually everything is fairly those who can't afford a new one a chance to step From The cabin area is adequate, but that's about all. Good stand up room with a The "throne" one. this size, but when you choose diesels like this, it's fuel The water pressure pump is one of are brought to bear in following books. that I detest. I've made fish and spaghetti dinners on galleys smaller than this bee sufficiently reduced that I could remove them that I managed to remove single handedly; it's light enough New Listing Full Specs to Follow! Articles, Images: Copyright NO COMMERCIAL LISTINGS - Used boat parts, used Tiara parts, trailers, dinghies, outboards, propseverything but the boats they were attached to. Propeller pockets didn't help her speed much but that break off. ALSO NOTE: There is NO affiliation whatsoever between TiaraOwnersClub.com and S2 Yachts. Since 450 hours translates to 45 hours per year, But most of the time Recent motor service includes rebuilt turbos, entire cooling system service. rudders are decidedly small, and with the props set While not nearly as head. was restorable. Pretty sure there is no coring below waterline on any Tiara. was close to a foot over my head under the Bimini. Another one of Tiara's strong points has been their I will see on Tuesday when we survey and seatrial her. 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