Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2008 vs Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2008 vs Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2006 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 3200 Open 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 32,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2008 at 3,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2008 tips the scales at 13 225 lbs — 11 630 lbs more than the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2006 at 1 595 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 3000 Open 2008 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2006 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 3200 Open 2006 carries 256 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2008. 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 3200 Open 2006 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 3000 Open 2008 at 3,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeTiara Yachts
MakeTiara Yachts
Model3000 Open
Model3200 Open
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.81 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches156
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.8 m) with props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail13,225 lbs. (5,999 kg)
Weight - Detail15,950 lbs. (7,235 kg)
Weight - kg5998.75
Weight - kg7234.79
Weight - lbs.13225
Weight - lbs.1595
Height - Detail8 ft. 11 in. (2.7 m) from waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches107
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters9.29
Length - Meters10.69
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 0 in. (10.6 m) with standard pulpit and optional 30 in. swim platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.29 m) without standard pulpit 33 ft. 0 in. (10.06 m) with standard pulpit
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 1 in. (10.69 m) w/standard pulpit 32 ft. 7 in. (9.93 m) w/out standard pulpit
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Meters10.69
Length overall - Inches396
Length overall - Inches421
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Crusader? 6.0 l MPI, 375 hp
Engine/s standardTwin Crusader 8.1l MPI gas, 385 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (794.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail256 U.S. gal. (969.06 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters969.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal256
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max385 hp
Engine maxnot available
Battery2-bank 12V battery system with batteries and battery switches (2 engine batteries, 2 house batteries)
Batterynot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity32 gal. (121.13 l)
Water capacity38 U.S. gal. (143.85 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 U.S. gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal2