<![CDATA[Tiara Yacht Owners Forum - Electrical]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/ Sat, 30 May 2026 09:06:15 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Charles AC Master Control Unit]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9347 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:24:25 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9347 <![CDATA[alternator]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9305 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:57:35 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9305 <![CDATA[Replacing Inverter on 1998 Tiarra 3100]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9301 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:32:53 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9301 I have a 1998 Tiarra 3100 and would like to upgrade my inverter/battery charger since I want to replace my lead acid house batteries with Lifepo batteries. I will also update my Voltage regulator from the Balmar ATS-5 on my starboard engine to the Wakespeed WS500, The Tiarra is setup so that the starboard alternator charges the house batteries and the port engine charges the starter batteries.

My issue is that as you can see from the above pictures, the existing inverter is a Heart Freedom 2000 and a Charles C-Charge are behind the wood bulkhead on the interior of the starboard panel. It looks like I can remove the lower teak panel which you can see is two pieces behind the upholstery piping. I can see several screws inside this space where this panel connects to the seat frame and to the side structure.

My questions to the forum are:

1) Does it seem practical that I can remove this panel to access the Heart inverter?
2) Can the Inverter be removed without removing this panel?
3) Leave the current inverter and replace the battery charger and just add a DC-DC converter to control the charge on the Lifepo house battery

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Peter


]]> I have a 1998 Tiarra 3100 and would like to upgrade my inverter/battery charger since I want to replace my lead acid house batteries with Lifepo batteries. I will also update my Voltage regulator from the Balmar ATS-5 on my starboard engine to the Wakespeed WS500, The Tiarra is setup so that the starboard alternator charges the house batteries and the port engine charges the starter batteries.

My issue is that as you can see from the above pictures, the existing inverter is a Heart Freedom 2000 and a Charles C-Charge are behind the wood bulkhead on the interior of the starboard panel. It looks like I can remove the lower teak panel which you can see is two pieces behind the upholstery piping. I can see several screws inside this space where this panel connects to the seat frame and to the side structure.

My questions to the forum are:

1) Does it seem practical that I can remove this panel to access the Heart inverter?
2) Can the Inverter be removed without removing this panel?
3) Leave the current inverter and replace the battery charger and just add a DC-DC converter to control the charge on the Lifepo house battery

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Peter


]]> <![CDATA[1988 3300 Open - Voltage drop when lowering engine hatch or honking horn]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9299 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:38:47 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9299 <![CDATA[DC Panel Volt/Amp Seclector Switch Replacement]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9235 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:09:29 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9235 Rotary switch.JPG
11 Downloads - FileSize: 212 KB
 ]]> Rotary switch.JPG
11 Downloads - FileSize: 212 KB
 ]]> <![CDATA[2006 Tiara 3600 Sovran Stereo Question.]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9229 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:53:35 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9229 <![CDATA[Alternative Alternators to Balmar]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9207 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:11:52 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9207 <![CDATA[Inverter- How to use and location 39 Sovran]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9192 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:06:56 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9192 Anyone with a factory installed inverter explain to me how it works?
I have a 2008 39 Sovran. It’s has a small Xantrax display in the aft cabin that powers on and a large throw switch at the main distribution panel.  
I have had other inverters before (love them) and I wired them myself.  Mostly to allow for use of the AC outlets around the boat without have to use the genset.  
Also I can not find the unit so any idea on the location?]]> Anyone with a factory installed inverter explain to me how it works?
I have a 2008 39 Sovran. It’s has a small Xantrax display in the aft cabin that powers on and a large throw switch at the main distribution panel.  
I have had other inverters before (love them) and I wired them myself.  Mostly to allow for use of the AC outlets around the boat without have to use the genset.  
Also I can not find the unit so any idea on the location?]]> <![CDATA[2001 3100 open generator runs but doesn't generate electricity]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9187 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:21:43 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9187 I have owned the boat for 3 years, with no issues. I have run the generator 4 times this year with no issues .I started it today and it ran and pumped water for 20 minutes, but I was not getting any current out to the generator to power the boat so I shut it down and restarted it twice but no change. 
What should I be looking for?
Thanks for any advice]]> I have owned the boat for 3 years, with no issues. I have run the generator 4 times this year with no issues .I started it today and it ran and pumped water for 20 minutes, but I was not getting any current out to the generator to power the boat so I shut it down and restarted it twice but no change. 
What should I be looking for?
Thanks for any advice]]> <![CDATA[2006 3600 Sovran Generator Battery location]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9173 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:49:49 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9173
   Thanks- Mike]]>
   Thanks- Mike]]> <![CDATA[Charles C-Charger]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9139 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:15:19 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9139 <![CDATA[Main Panel Switch needed or 1997 40 mid cabin express]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9078 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:44:57 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9078
1997 Tiara 40 mid cabin express cruiser with the inverter option. 

Main panel A/C section has a 3 pole 4 position selector switch made by AMP Tech LLC Tiara Part#3291230
The selector switch options are
1) 120v Shore 
2) 240v Shore
3) Generator
4) Inverter

Tiara no longer carries the part and I have not had any success reaching the original manufacturer for a suitable replacement. 
The selector switch is a rotary switch mounted on a circuit board with 15 wires connected to it. I have traced and labeled all the wires but am unsure how I might be able to successfully connect everything to a cam style rotary switch. I have found something on Grainger.com but am concerned it may not accept all the needed connections.

Thanks for any assistance!



]]>
1997 Tiara 40 mid cabin express cruiser with the inverter option. 

Main panel A/C section has a 3 pole 4 position selector switch made by AMP Tech LLC Tiara Part#3291230
The selector switch options are
1) 120v Shore 
2) 240v Shore
3) Generator
4) Inverter

Tiara no longer carries the part and I have not had any success reaching the original manufacturer for a suitable replacement. 
The selector switch is a rotary switch mounted on a circuit board with 15 wires connected to it. I have traced and labeled all the wires but am unsure how I might be able to successfully connect everything to a cam style rotary switch. I have found something on Grainger.com but am concerned it may not accept all the needed connections.

Thanks for any assistance!



]]> <![CDATA[Optima Blue Top group 31 Coments?]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9075 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:02:09 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9075 <![CDATA[1997 4000 express shore power issue]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9060 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:20:17 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9060 I just purchased a 1997 4000 express (Mid Cabin Express) and brought it from NC to FL. Along the way shore power stopped working after a night at a dock with no circuit breaker on the power pedestal. I’m also getting an ‘over power’ indicator on the inverter panel. The boat is equipped with a Trace engineering inverter which looks to be original factory install. Any idea if there’s a breaker between the power in to the boat and the backside of the panel board located inside the cabin?

I have verified power at the pedestal at the new home port. I’ve turned everything I can find off and allowed for power to discharge. I’ve reset the inverter and it no longer displays the ‘over power’ warning. But I still have no 240v power available on the circuits.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!]]> I just purchased a 1997 4000 express (Mid Cabin Express) and brought it from NC to FL. Along the way shore power stopped working after a night at a dock with no circuit breaker on the power pedestal. I’m also getting an ‘over power’ indicator on the inverter panel. The boat is equipped with a Trace engineering inverter which looks to be original factory install. Any idea if there’s a breaker between the power in to the boat and the backside of the panel board located inside the cabin?

I have verified power at the pedestal at the new home port. I’ve turned everything I can find off and allowed for power to discharge. I’ve reset the inverter and it no longer displays the ‘over power’ warning. But I still have no 240v power available on the circuits.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!]]> <![CDATA[Tiara 3600 Courtesy Lights No Longer Available]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9020 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:17:18 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9020 IMG_5165.jpeg
15 Downloads - FileSize: 575.19 KB
 I have a 2007 Tiara 3600 Open, and one of my Courtesy Lights in the cockpit nroke. It looks like they were originally made by IMTRA based on my emails with Tiara. They are no longer made. I was wondering if anyone else has found a close replace,ent so I don’t have to change them all out to make them match. Attached is a picture of them.]]> IMG_5165.jpeg
15 Downloads - FileSize: 575.19 KB
 I have a 2007 Tiara 3600 Open, and one of my Courtesy Lights in the cockpit nroke. It looks like they were originally made by IMTRA based on my emails with Tiara. They are no longer made. I was wondering if anyone else has found a close replace,ent so I don’t have to change them all out to make them match. Attached is a picture of them.]]> <![CDATA[Westerbeke 5.0 BCDB]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9003 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:52:51 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9003 Last attempt however, ended with grinding sound, then sparks from the back end.  My guess from internet research is the bearing went and messed up the armature inside.  Would anyone with knowledge agree?]]> Last attempt however, ended with grinding sound, then sparks from the back end.  My guess from internet research is the bearing went and messed up the armature inside.  Would anyone with knowledge agree?]]> <![CDATA[Push button breaker 12v replacement]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8994 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:20:19 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8994 Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you]]> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you]]> <![CDATA[2000 3500 Express Cockpit Fridge and Plug Outlet Breaker Location]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8963 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:08:12 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8963 <![CDATA[battery isolator]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8925 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:37:41 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8925 <![CDATA[Switch for Lights in steps on 2007 3600 Ope]]> https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8912 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:50:59 +0000 https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8912