[Mitchk1968]

Hello all
Just recently purchased a 82 Tiara 3100 convertible  (flybridge) .
Seems like the owner  (maybe 3rd) lost his...ummph for caring for her. 
Because of her age I know I'm in for a number of issues that'll need work. Thankfully hull, body, and such are not an issue. There are a number of things that the last owner cannot answer for me.
Anyway, like buying a classic car I know there are going to be things that'll have to be worked on and that I'm fine with.
Engines run. Luckily found a local mechanic that is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Things he pointed out to me and told me to do myself instead of paying him to do it cause it's fairly simple things.
Anyway here is where I am having some issues that maybe someone can help with.
Parts, parts, parts, original part's and or replacement's that match.
For example I contacted Tiara to see if there was/is an original owners manual/operating manual/parts manual...answer no, none, ziltch, they can offer me.
The engines are Crusader ch270 I have the serial numbers I have a Crusader owners manual, problem is the owners manual says for engine serial numbers 68703 and above same engine (350) but my serial numbers are much lower so I am not sure about using the part numbers listed in that manual (for example changing the heater exchangers next season...one has a leak)
I'd like to change the circuit breaker panel
I'd like to change the switch panel in the cabin
I'd like to change the whole instrument cluster
I'd like to change well upgrade appliances
I'd like to....
See what I need help with?

So if anyone can direct me to the right place to get any and all owners manual, operating manuals, parts manuals, for my year and model I I would greatly appreciate it and any other help.or ideas you can offer.

Thanks in advance

Mitch

[Sans Peur]

Welcome to the forum.

Owners manuals are pretty much worthless. I have the ones for my 2000 41 Open and never use them. You may be able to get a set of old Chilton books for your particular engines but even those are not going to be really helpful on part numbers. Things get upgraded and parts get superseded. You will be matching parts, modifying stuff and returning a bunch.

With an older boat its a lot of intuition, hard work and luck. Good luck.