by jgaudet2 at 12-12-2025, 03:59 PM
Hi, I am getting a custom mattress made for the V berth in the 1989 33' Tiara Open.  Does anyone have any recommendations for sheets?  Do I just use Twin sheets and make it work, or are there options for the model?  Thanks!
by Fishy_Business at 12-12-2025, 10:42 AM
Does anyone know of an available synchronizer for Cummins 6BTAs? If not, I may be interested in designing one. If I do, would anyone be interested in it?
by Fishy_Business at 12-12-2025, 10:22 AM
Just purchased her in October. Looking forward to many years of boating and fishing on the east coast and maybe haul to Panama City in the winters.  Captain
by knot@work at 12-02-2025, 09:28 AM
Hi everyone! I am a new owner of a 2001 5200 Express and was looking to add a freshwater filtration system to the boat during the winter. Does anyone have a freshwater system diagram of this boat they could send me? I cannot seem to find one. Thank you in advanced.
by ClayPlatt at 12-01-2025, 04:54 PM
Greetings,

I have a 2004 4200 Open and have discolored water dripping through the ceiling panel. There are signs the seal in the hatch is leaking, but I'm having difficulty removing the ceiling board to fully ascertain the damage and to dry out the ceiling boards/replace vinyl. It seems the screen/sunshade must be removed first because it prevents removal, but there are no visible fasteners or method recognizable. My only thoughts are the hatch assembly has to be removed first. 

I wanted to see if anyone has any experience and best way to remove the panel. I'd like to think the ceiling board could be removed without removing the hatch. Also, I assume BOMAR is the best option to get new seals.

Best regards and thanks!

Clay Platt
by cp4000 at 11-27-2025, 03:15 PM
I recently converted from the actuator lift to a hinge lift system.  Actuator worked when removed and is no longer needed.  These are not the easiest to find, not cheap and can take 6-months to a year to get.  Would be a very nice backup if yours ever fails.  
$250 plus shipping.
Thanks,
by lenoah at 11-21-2025, 05:53 PM
We have a 2004 Tiara 3200 Open.  After heavy rain the forward bilge has quite a bit of water.  Due to the V of the hull at that point, the bilge pump leaves several gallons unpumped.  I'm talking about the forward bilge -- below the companionway steps.  Engine room and aft bilge stay relatively dry.

Anyone else with this issue and an idea where the water is coming in?  I taped off the chain locker hatch before the last rain and still got water in the bilge.  No signs of leakage anywhere in the interior.

Thanks in advance for any clues.
by Joeboch348 at 11-19-2025, 07:45 PM
1993 3100 open 454s. Anyone try replacing the carbs with those injector kits?
by mmcintee1985@gmail.com at 11-17-2025, 11:13 AM
Hi does anyone know how the wiper arms come off on 1989 3100 open. They appear to be a spline and press fit but not sure if there is a hidden catch to lock so can wiggle and release. No way to put a puller on as the top is closed. Thanks for any help!
by giff1 at 11-16-2025, 04:32 PM
On my 2000 3500 Express, the starboard engine hatch ram actuator stopped working. The port ram does operate up and down when the switch is pressed.
I have read on this site about the same problem, but on a 3500 open that had bad relay switches. On the 3500 Open, the relays were behind the helm.
Does the Express have the same relay switches and where are they located? What would the relay switch look like? How do it trouble shoot this ram actuator. Thanks.
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