07-13-2025, 02:08 PM
So I have been looking for a new [to me] Tiara in the 40' range, although I could make the Tiara or Pursuit 3800 work.
I am getting serious about a 4100 Tiara with 3208 Cats @ 435HP each. Boat appears to be well maintained. Engines show 2500+ hours on meters. 1,000 hour maintenance was completed including (I'm told) the aftercoolers. I know nothing about the 3208 Cats. I have not seen the repair invoices as of this posting.
Questions:
What should I be concerned about?
Are 2500+ hours on the 3208's an issue?
What should I be looking for?
4100
Do you like your 4100?
Is 6/10 MPG realistic?
What have you found to be your cruising range?
I plan on having the engines surveyed by a Cat Certified mechanic or dealer. My last Tiara (36, loved that boat) had Cummins 5.9BT's. Great motors.
I moved on to this boat because I was "warned" by a Cat dealer to steer clear of the 3196 Cats that were installed in a 43 Tiara that I also liked. I was also warned to keep clear of boats with Detroit 692's because parts are getting hard to find and because they were "thirsty."
If you have any knowledge or experience with a Tiara with 3208's @435 HP that had/have high(ish) hours, I would love to hear from you.
I thank you in advance for your responses.
I am getting serious about a 4100 Tiara with 3208 Cats @ 435HP each. Boat appears to be well maintained. Engines show 2500+ hours on meters. 1,000 hour maintenance was completed including (I'm told) the aftercoolers. I know nothing about the 3208 Cats. I have not seen the repair invoices as of this posting.
Questions:
What should I be concerned about?
Are 2500+ hours on the 3208's an issue?
What should I be looking for?
4100
Do you like your 4100?
Is 6/10 MPG realistic?
What have you found to be your cruising range?
I plan on having the engines surveyed by a Cat Certified mechanic or dealer. My last Tiara (36, loved that boat) had Cummins 5.9BT's. Great motors.
I moved on to this boat because I was "warned" by a Cat dealer to steer clear of the 3196 Cats that were installed in a 43 Tiara that I also liked. I was also warned to keep clear of boats with Detroit 692's because parts are getting hard to find and because they were "thirsty."
If you have any knowledge or experience with a Tiara with 3208's @435 HP that had/have high(ish) hours, I would love to hear from you.
I thank you in advance for your responses.


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