Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2006 vs Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2006 vs Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2006 at 33,0 ft versus Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2009 at 32,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2009 tips the scales at 1 595 lbs — 356 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2006 at 1 239 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 3200 Open 2009 tops out at 385 hp. Engine specs for the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2009 carries 256 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2006 and Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeTiara Yachts
MakeTiara Yachts
Model3000 Open
Model3200 Open
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.96 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches156
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (.8 m) w/props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.9 m) with props
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail12,390 lbs. (5,620 kg) w/Crusader 8.1 l
Weight - Detail15,950 lbs. (7,235 kg)
Weight - kg5620
Weight - kg7234.79
Weight - lbs.1239
Weight - lbs.1595
Length - Meters10.06
Length - Meters9.93
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10.06 m) w/standard pulpit 30 ft. 6 in. (9.29 m) w/out standard pulpit
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 7 in. (9.93 m) without standard pulpit 35 ft. 1 in. (10.69 m) with standard pulpit
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Meters10.69
Length overall - Inches396
Length overall - Inches421
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail8 ft. 7 in. (2.61 m) from waterline to top of windshield 9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m) from waterline to top of optional hardtop
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches114
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 7 in. (11.45 m) with standard pulpit and optional 30 in. swim platform
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Crusader 8.1 l MPI gas, 385 hp
Engine/s standardTwin Crusader? 8.1 l MPI, 385 hp (with electronic synch / cruise)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 U.S. gal. (794.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail256 gal. (969.06 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters969.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal256
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max385 hp
Batterynot available
Battery2-bank 12V battery system with batteries and battery switches (2 engine batteries, 2 house batteries)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity32 U.S. gal. (121.13 l)
Water capacity38 gal. (143.85 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 U.S. gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee