'96 40 Express - Replacement Parts Source

[Five Gulls]

Hello all.  I'm a new owner of a '96 40' Tiara Express and was hoping I could get some direction from some of the more seasoned owners on where/best source you've been able to find replacement parts.  My list is long, but includes everything from the cockpit glove box vinyl hinge to the sliding cabinet panels in the galley.  Thanks much for the help...Frank 

[pHotoman41]

Hello all.  I'm a new owner of a '96 40' Tiara Express and was hoping I could get some direction from some of the more seasoned owners on where/best source you've been able to find replacement parts.  My list is long, but includes everything from the cockpit glove box vinyl hinge to the sliding cabinet panels in the galley.  Thanks much for the help...Frank 

Frank, I generally google the part to see if I can source.  I try to determine who was the original manufacturer. I did that recently for cockpit deck plates in my 2004 3100 and found who makes them. I inquired with Tiara and found they had the parts. I also determined West Marine carried the item. 

If I can't find a source I go to Tiara. I have found they can fill my needs and the prices aren't too bad. They can save you a lot of time searching. Tiara makes some items internally, e.g. electrical panel doors, making it difficult to find another source. Just contact Tiara Customer Service for help.

[Five Gulls]

Hello all.  I'm a new owner of a '96 40' Tiara Express and was hoping I could get some direction from some of the more seasoned owners on where/best source you've been able to find replacement parts.  My list is long, but includes everything from the cockpit glove box vinyl hinge to the sliding cabinet panels in the galley.  Thanks much for the help...Frank 

Frank, I generally google the part to see if I can source.  I try to determine who was the original manufacturer. I did that recently for cockpit deck plates in my 2004 3100 and found who makes them. I inquired with Tiara and found they had the parts. I also determined West Marine carried the item. 

If I can't find a source I go to Tiara. I have found they can fill my needs and the prices aren't too bad. They can save you a lot of time searching. Tiara makes some items internally, e.g. electrical panel doors, making it difficult to find another source. Just contact Tiara Customer Service for help.

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Excellent...thank you Deck Hand. Looks like I'll be sharpening my skills as a PI!

[Uhehner]

When you Google the part using what ever information you might have, click "Images" and it makes matching up your item much easier.  And then there is always eBay to do a search on.   Capt.  George

[Five Gulls]

When you Google the part using what ever information you might have, click "Images" and it makes matching up your item much easier.  And then there is always eBay to do a search on.   Capt.  George

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Good advice Capt. George...thanks for the help.