12-21-2019, 12:50 AM
Hi--new member. Trying my best to decide which boat to buy and I'm torn---naturally---between a couple of different makes. I'm greatly interested in one 1988 Tiara 3100 that has been refurbished about 6 years ago (actually it's my favorite) and has 454 Crusaders with 1475 hours and the original gas tanks. Other than that, every system has been upgraded. I gather if the boat was used for normal cruising---not WOT---those Crusaders should be OK??? But what about the 30 year old gas tanks. Any idea if engines need to be pulled---the cockpit cut open---or can they just cut out the old and slide in something fabricated to fit?
Whichever way the tank replacement goes, any idea of a ballpark price? 6K --8 K?
As long as I have your attention lol, other than being a much more refined boat, how would you compare the 3100's seakeeping to the Blackfin 29 combi? I've never been on either. All I keep hearing is the Blackfin is the best ever---you'll never have to slow down or turn for a wake ever again. That may be true, by all accounts, but how close is the ride of the 3100? I saw that they continued to sell the hull for a few more years under the Pursuit moniker so I guess it can't be that bad? Can I go out on those days "when everyone else stays in port" just like the Bertrams and Blackfins?
Anything specifically I should be on the watch for?
Is it basically OK to just do an engine survey and call it a day ?
What is a fair price for this for both the buyer and seller? All the "values" I've turned up have been all over the place and didn't really reflect what the boats were actually selling for. I didn't know if the Tiara Owners Club members might actually have a better handle on the current values?
Was hoping to pursue this ASAP so any info is greatly appreciated
Sorry if this sounds rushed. I've been on the computer for days and really need to step back and take a break.
Thanks very much for any help and guidance!
Best wishes,
George
Whichever way the tank replacement goes, any idea of a ballpark price? 6K --8 K?
As long as I have your attention lol, other than being a much more refined boat, how would you compare the 3100's seakeeping to the Blackfin 29 combi? I've never been on either. All I keep hearing is the Blackfin is the best ever---you'll never have to slow down or turn for a wake ever again. That may be true, by all accounts, but how close is the ride of the 3100? I saw that they continued to sell the hull for a few more years under the Pursuit moniker so I guess it can't be that bad? Can I go out on those days "when everyone else stays in port" just like the Bertrams and Blackfins?
Anything specifically I should be on the watch for?
Is it basically OK to just do an engine survey and call it a day ?
What is a fair price for this for both the buyer and seller? All the "values" I've turned up have been all over the place and didn't really reflect what the boats were actually selling for. I didn't know if the Tiara Owners Club members might actually have a better handle on the current values?
Was hoping to pursue this ASAP so any info is greatly appreciated
Sorry if this sounds rushed. I've been on the computer for days and really need to step back and take a break.
Thanks very much for any help and guidance!
Best wishes,
George
