Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 boat specs
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Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006
2006
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Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010
2010
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Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 vs Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 vs Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 measures 38,9 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 at 30,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 tips the scales at 19 100 lbs - 7 970 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 at 11 130 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 carries a rated maximum of 6 hp. Engine data for the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 carries 350 gallons versus 200 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 38,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTiara Yachts
MakeTiara Yachts
Model2900 Open Classic
Model3600 Open
Model Year2006
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Beam13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Meters4.04
Beam - Inches136
Beam - Inches159
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (.8 m) w/props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail11,130 lbs. (5,048.5 kg)
Weight - Detail19,100 lbs. (8,663.6 kg)
Weight - kg5048.48
Weight - kg8663.61
Weight - lbs.11130
Weight - lbs.19100
Length - Meters9.37
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet38.92
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 9 in. (9.37 m) w/standard pulpit 28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) w/out standard pulpit
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 5 in. (11 m) without standard pulpit 38 ft. 11 in. (11.9 m) with standard pulpit
Length overall - Meters9.37
Length overall - Meters11.86
Length overall - Inches369
Length overall - Inches467
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) from waterline to top of windshield 9 ft. 10 in. (2.99 m) from waterline to top of optional hardtop
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches118
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 5 in. (12.62 m) with standard pulpit and optional 30 in. swim platform
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Crusader 5.7 HO MPI, 330 hp
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo® IPS D4-400 with joystick control, 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 U.S. gal. (757.08 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,324.89 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal200
Fuel tank capacity - Gal350
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxTwin Crusader 6.0 MPI, 375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Batterynot available
Battery12V 2-bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (2 engine batteries, 3 house batteries)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacity30 U.S. gal. (113.56 l)
Water capacity70 gal. (264.98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 U.S. gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headnot available
HeadFull fiberglass
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee

Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 vs Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 or the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010?
The Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 is the longer of the two at 38,9 feet overall. The Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 comes in at 30,0 feet, making it roughly 8,9 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 or the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010?
For trailering, the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 has the edge at 11 130 lbs dry weight versus 19 100 lbs for the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 has a documented max rating of 6 hp. Engine specifications for the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 measures 159" wide, compared to 136" for the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 or the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010?
The Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 has the bigger tank at 350 gallons, versus 200 gallons on the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006. That 150-gallon difference translates to roughly 450–750 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 and Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Tiara Yachts 2900 Open Classic 2006 and the Tiara Yachts 3600 Open 2010 are built by Tiara Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.