38 - 43' Tiara Open Comparision

[ClayPlatt]

All:

We've began our search for a Tiara Open and have been comparing the models (not easy) beyond the usual factors...length, year, and price. Looking for words of wisdom from any current owners to pass on to us...very few on the west coast.

Tiara Open 4100 (1996 - 2002)
LOA 41'3" 27,500 LB Beam 14'8"
Engines: CAT 3208 435HP
Interior: companionway on left, galley on right, upright refrig/freezer
Front windshield - Multi piece flat sections (facet)
Side vents - two rows staggered

Tiara Open 3800 (2001 - 2008)

LOA 40'9" 22,500 LB Beam 14'2"
Engines: Cummins 6CTA8.3 450HP
Interior: companionway on center, galley on left, drawer refrig/freezer
Front windshield - curved glass
Side vents - one row, two openings
Transom - reversed slope

Tiara Open 3900 (2009 - Present)

LOA 41'1" 24,500 LB Beam 15'0"
Engines: Cummins QSC 8.3 550HP
Interior: similar to 3800, TV built-in across from settee, skylight in master
Front windshield - same, command chair, swivel companion chair, better integration w/hardtop
Side vents - same as 3800
Transom - straight

Tiara Open 4200 ( let's use 2000 - 2008)

LOA 44'10" 28,000 LB Beam 14'11"
Engines: Cummins QSM11 535HP
Interior: galley to port, head to port
Front windshield - same, command chair, rotating port bench,
Side vents - same
Transom - reverse

Tiara Open 4300 ( 2009 - present)

LOA 45'11" 30,000 LB Beam 15'4"
Engines: Cummins QSM11 715HP
Interior: galley to port, head to port
Front windshield - same, command chair, swivel companion chair, better integration w/hardtop
Side vents - same 
Transom - straight