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

[Misdirection]

I personally do not like the reverse slope transom. So I would rule those two out.

Hardtop is a big plus and bigger is always better, so I'd go with the 4300 Open, 2009 thru current.

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[ReelMagic]

I own a 2003 38 Open and am more than pleased with the performance. Have owned the boat since 2007 and have traveled extensively over the years. Most trips have been at least 3 weeks going north to Canada, South to the Chesapeake, and east to Newport, Boston, Gloucester, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Hardtop is a must and running @ 2200 (24.5 knots) burning 28 GPH. Does everything we asked and we have been boating, with various boats, over 60 years... M2C

[strevet]

I'm in the Seattle area and have a 2006 Tiara 3200 Open which we purchased two years ago. My wife and I are loving it. We use it for salmon fishing, crabbing, shrimping and extensive cruising in the Puget Sound and BC. Sounds like my boat is smaller than you are looking for, but let me know if you have any specific questions.

[Sans Peur]

I have a 2000 41 Open and love the boat. It rides really great offshore in all seas. Very comfortable while cruising with plenty of space on the helm deck for people to socialize both underway and at anchor. The admiral likes the wide captain seat so she can sit with me while we are running. There is alot of top side storage for life preservers and things. The L shaped lounge holds a ton of stuff and has 3 access doors while the longer captains chair has enough space underneath to carry my 6 person life raft.

Down below is very spacious with the galley way over to starboard. Sleeping 4 is comfortable and not to intrusive due to the 2 doors into the head. Also this boat has a ton of storage space. I just bought a Tiara 50 open (they only made 7 of those) and while unloading my 41 I was amazed at how much storage (crap) we had on it. I am actually having trouble figuring out where to put most of it on the new 50 as it doesn't seem to have as much room.

Tiara made some of the 41's with a lighter wood interior that really brightens it up below. It also has 3 hatches that allow even more light in.

I really like my 41 and had it set up perfectly. The admiral drove the purchase of the new boat. I drug my feet and even pushed back a bit, but we all knows who wins those discussions. I know it is a hike to FL but mine is in immaculent condition and for sale.

[tk17]

I'm in this same situation right now and was wondering if anyone could provide input. Considering anywhere from 3600-4100. Current options I'm considering locally:

2007 3600 Open: CUMMINS QSB 5.9 w/ XENTA Joystick and 1925 hours. Priced at $240k
2009 3600 Open: Volvo IPS 400 with 1100 hours. Priced at $260k
2001 3800 Open: Cummins 6CTA 8.3 w/ 2000 hours. Priced at $250k
2001 4100 Open: CAT 3208 w/ 1500 hours. Priced at $175k

I'm preferring a bigger boat so a bit concerned about the 3600 size, but I also have limited experience so I highly value having joystick operations. Is the price difference really worth the jump to get the slightly more modern 3600 or later 3800 over the 4100?

[ReelMagic]

I own a 2003 38 Open and can't say enough about the boat and the Cummins 6CTA Diamond 450's... They have never failed me and are esay to maintain. Yearly Filter changes and fluid changes (Oil, fuel, etc)... Have put more than 1500 hours on the engines over the last 22 years and they have been rock solid.... Change raw water impellers semi-annually (not required as removed impellers look excellant and not worn). Clean aftercoolers every 3-4 years and again relatively easy to do... The boat performs well as well cruising at 2200 RPM/23 knots with fuel usage around 26 gph.... M2C

[Diva53]

I looked at both of the 3600 up in Oxnard and they are both SUPER clean, there are a few on other sites being sold with out brokers too. But the one with the tower is a great fish killer and the other one is a great family boat