[Sans Peur]

First, Welcome. The difference between the open and express is the open has a low open cockpit for fishing. The back of the boat is much lower while the express has a higher rear end with more seating and comfort. If you don't fish go with the express.

I agree with you on a flybridge but for other reasons than it is tall. When I owned a flybridge boat I was captain for the day. When fishing everyone was down in the cockpit rigging and running lines. I was driving. When cruising everyone was in the cockpit having fun and, you guessed it, I was driving. I hated that boat. Went to a 41 Open and never looked back.

My 41 does not have a hard top but it works just as well. Even in FL it didn't spread heat and with the front window open and with the 2 fans I put on the top corners of the windshield it stayed pretty comfortable.

To me Diesel is an absolute must. Safer, more efficient and live longer. I prefer Cats and have had a few. Mostly trouble free and the maintenance (if kept up with) isn't to tough.

Stick with the Tiara. They build a really good boat. I still have my 41 (for sale now) but just purchased a Tiara 50 Open (only 7 ever made from what I hear) and because of my experience with the Tiaras I will keep in the family. Just a good boat.