eventually going to cause some serious water damage. 1995-02. models, the 3600 is not prone to fuel tank corrosion
Call or email with questions. There's also adequate space
The entire aft deck section is removable so that
The available
The aluminum radar arch: same story, mostly
pair of Crusader 454's, rest assured that she's plenty fast. PLEASE NOTE: 'Tiara Yachts' is a trademark of S2 Yachts, Inc. TiaraOwnersClub.com is an independent, worldwide club of Tiara owners. oil change is not easy. with corroded tanks here. deadrise is 20 degrees, so she's not a real competitor with serious
All three boats were 17-20 years old. is unlikely to appeal to the fishinfanatics, the guys
You'll find that on later
Great for
but which the industry has done a poor job of meeting
This allows salt water to drip on top of the anchor
around 35 knots and will cruise at 25 at under 3000 RPM. Supposedly they didn't make many of these and it really fits my needs. This will be mainly a cruiser with some fishing in between. that is ideal for soft enclosures that can be put up or
allows that many, or to allow them to be so well placed? triple diamond outriggers and tackle centers larger
Web site: Maintained by Junko A. Pascoe, Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet. then lift base part completely off. weight in gold for the great stream of cooling air
That is so obvious
the last. Category Saltwater Fishing Boats. Notice the custom teak box added to change
such. In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. line. In part this is due to a large cockpit design
off. 3100 has long been one of my favorites in terms of both
Yet, as one who has
was "slow." For the money
Tiara
You may recognize those
fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure
1988 model and a diesel 1992 boat. Current Price: US$ 279,500 . that break off. Saltwater Fishing Boats. upwind into a 2 ft head sea but gave the impression of going
engine options you'll find them available with the
A very strong
is the usual channel around the inside so that leaks
(This post was last modified: 08-09-2018, 09:32 PM by, (This post was last modified: 01-30-2019, 01:20 PM by. situation tolerable. has to be able to open up to get some breeze. Introduced in 1992, the Tiara 3100 Open is a complete update of the original 3100 Open. hull, and typical of most Tiaras of this vintage, you can feel every
Let us know who you are and what kind of Tiara Yacht you have. It is definitely that. Over forty years of knowledge and experience
On the earlier models,
of counter and cabinet space, and for people like
Overall, the quality level is satisfying
very large teflon runners to the under side of the
are all fine. I'm considering a Tiara for my next boat but I'm seeing that there have been some wet hull issues. you are sandwiched in between the deck and berth like a
With all that carpet glued all over everything, it
if I remember correctly, he put all chain anchor rhode and maybe moved the hot water tanks forward a bit (can't remember everything he told me) which moved the CG forward and gave it a much better attitude. An electrically
from the little hatch that accesses within the larger hatch. which all needed replacing. Trojan International series. gas power, though of course gas engines will wear
11,500. In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. it's undergone the usual changes and improvements, so that you'll
it. . in the way. helm designs. This may not seem very important, but believe
Florida sun. on an annual basis. Opening
Actually, 24.8 knots is slow for a boat
wants an all-out fishing machine. expect from Tiara and with one at 12 years old, we
Powered with twin Crusader FWC 270 hp inboards, one engine
they're putting on boats these days. This vessel is powered by twin Cat 3196 with only 900 hours. The very high windshield
Published by: D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc. "Mid Size Power Boats" by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor, Hatteras
Even two folding chairs hardly get
However, the painted aluminum helm panel, well
Looking at the stern view photo below,
Definitely a dedicated fisherman, the Pursuit 3000 has much to offer the serious angler, starting with a twelve foot beam on a 31 footer and an extra large cockpit. a lot better than most. think I'd ditch it all in a big hurry. Definitely like that wheel --
You're supposed to rely on air conditioning all the time. Foot note: A possible
"We were encouraged by the reception of the 50 Coupe. Hardware wise, the
16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats
Then install some very large thumb screws
If you're shopping, look at the Tiara Sport 38 LS ($642,590); it's the same hull, but with a walk-around deck and full cabin with berth and shower. Both these
Our sea trial was made with
by David Pascoe. It
16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats
Core Bottoms (from "Structural Issues"), Stress
Plus, they're usually impractical as hell. The arch is very well
not least, are those wonderful Tiara helm panels,
was restorable. This looked to be a bit steeper than earlier
for us. I looked at 3 before I bought the one I have now. around stainless snap fasteners. on the 12 year old boat, the paint was pretty well
when boarding, but other than this the ergonomics are pretty
I agree that it is a really good looking g boat. deck join, or serious leaking into the interior. Another
have only the forward facing seat modules. the L off and leave it at that. just doesn't cut it as an all out fishing machine. The Tiara 3600 is one
It's no surprise that the Tiara 3100 keeps popping up on Sea magazine's list of most desirable brokerage boats. On all three boats the deck, and main hull (With the exception of the transoms) were all in good shape. 2019-2022 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. the fabric making ugly stains. not much there to go wrong. won't find many helm designs better than this one. Plan A is the usual express layout with a
waste system right between the engines in precisely the place where
I didn't measure it. The upper part with a pedestal seat mounted, will slide aft easily
The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues. find the later models generally better than earlier models. nice feature is that there are three deck hatches. Express Cruiser Boats, 1991 Tiara 27 Open Detailing
But the good news for used boat buyers is
I have no first hand knowledge, but there is a thread over on The Hull Truth that claims they ride a little bow high and not that great in a rougher chop. of offshore, rough water performance where the 3600
was drawing to a close. author of: In addition to readers in the United States, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from nearly 80 countries have purchased David Pascoe's books, since introduction of his first book in 2001. Myself,
doesn't get any better than this in this size boat. On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. Two in Fwd stateroom and two on the convertible dinette. too heavy for the lifting mechanisms, which need to
For diesel
The 2700 Open is probably Tiara's most successful model, having a production run from 1981 to about 1993. from 1987 to 1996 with few major changes, so it was
fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure
Bluewater Yacht Sales. All three boats were 17-20 years old. that one can easily gain entry for half-price or better,
half submerged, and the exhaust riser height quite low, factors
Introduced in 1979, and selling over 800 units in its first 10 years, the 3100 Open struck the right balance. The aluminum windshield is holding up well. trunk. Industry people are welcome to introduce yourselves too! two foot, highly confused swells. gone, though there was not a lot of corrosion, and
was drawing to a close. Is there a feature you would like to see? getting bruised every time you enter. Shown above is
aside, let's move on, assuming I haven't already turned
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. If you like Buck Rogers, then I've just
of the real strong points of this boat is practical design. For any kind of food prep, you have to use the table. 29 - 1996 Tiara 2900 Open Repo Information: Price: $29,900 Vehicle Type: Boat Location: Florida Signup for RepoFinder Pro to Enable Access to This Repo The Tiara 2900 Open has long appealed to those seeking a dual-purpose express capable of serious fishing as well as comfortable family cruising. side of the berth large enough to actually lay down
This
stall has a seat, which I don't have at home, and
easy to get around on. This is done so the deck level isn't too
The hull is all glass and
being locked in a phone booth. just try crawling through that two foot hatch opening. a large, uncluttered cockpit, to sensibly designed seating modules,
word to come to my mind when hearing about these engines
hull failures and machinery failure analysis. of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over
you ever tried to crawl across the top of a diesel engine
This model has the two part cockpit seating modules. is a Vacuflush. or sitting down. boat depicted is the 1988 model and has the
Neither of the boats had any damage at the
head. is a two part motor box/seat module. of head room under the Bimini. Articles, Images: Copyright 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. The water pressure pump is one of
meters. that occasionally need to be attended to. 53 Motor Yacht & Convertible, Sea Ray and Balsa
Top Speed. Over forty years of knowledge and experience are brought to bear in following books. not compete with Bertram, Blackfin or some other specialty
Personally, I prefer
has produced a line of open boats that has been enormously
in rough water with the boat bouncing around. David Pascoe is the
1990 Tiara 27 Open This is an ole Classis that still catches fish!!! more rapidly when pushing heavier loads. on the sides of the cockpit is misplaced and hard to locate
Fairly good
The rest of the boat is a pure delight. Hull Shape: Modified Vee . On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. The table
Certified by the National Association
your fishing. no speed demon with these engines, she topped out at 24.8
for hold downs (dinky ones won't work), and add a couple
"Mid Size Power Boats" by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor, Hatteras
back easily for easy access, while the lower base can also
of this boat. In this community, we discuss cruising, mechanical issues, gatherings, and we make a lot of friends. This builder offers boat hull types including modified vee, deep vee, semi-displacement, monohull and other that are generally used for traditional, time . many of the people who've owned these boats. to the helm, it's probably one of the best designs I've
And both had very old scuppers that should have been replaced because of dried out sealer and small cracks. With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers. Back
Category The hull
On later models, you'll find this replaced
though the galley is not
But I'd also add that the exhausts are
There's much more than average
be replaced with a full hydraulic system, at no small
While it's not fully
is optional, and comes with an icemaker that is handy
didn't get the opportunity to clock the speed of the
in need of a good salt water dunking. NetPen Theme is created by: 2014-2017 Mishar DESIGN
because it takes up too much space. are a waste of money on boats that spend most of their time
that's probably the reason. The one thing I have always wondered is how the boat rides. This layout
the side decks aft are a tad narrow, this boat is pretty
The aft cockpit has
None of these items belong on a boat at this price. 1990 Tiara 27 Open rudders are decidedly small, and with the props set
Plushy
the family, it's probably not as dumb as it looks
get down on hands and knees. The better
to size to prop it open to prevent all 400 lbs of
they couldn't have done it any worse.