Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 boat specs
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Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008
2008
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Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 boat specs
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Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 against a deep vee Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 measures 39,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 at 32,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 tips the scales at 30 125 lbs — 28 530 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 has a 215-hp advantage over the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008's 385-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 carries 475 gallons versus 256 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008. 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 3900 Convertible 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 39,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTiara Yachts
MakeTiara Yachts
Model3200 Open
Model3900 Convertible
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam14 ft. 5 in. (4.44 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.39
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches173
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise14℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.9 m) with props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.06 m) with props
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail15,950 lbs. (7,235 kg)
Weight - Detail30,125 lbs. (13,664 kg)
Weight - kg7234.79
Weight - kg13664.46
Weight - lbs.1595
Weight - lbs.30125
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 - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m) from waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Meters5.03
Height - Inches114
Height - Inches198
Length - Meters9.93
Length - Meters11.9
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet39
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 7 in. (11.45 m) with standard pulpit and optional 30 in. swim platform
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 1 in. (13.43 m) with standard pulpit and optional 30 in. swim platform
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 7 in. (9.93 m) without standard pulpit 35 ft. 1 in. (10.69 m) with standard pulpit
Length overall - Detail39 ft. (11.9 m) without standard pulpit 41 ft. 7 in. (12.7 m) with standard pulpit
Length overall - Meters10.69
Length overall - Meters12.67
Length overall - Inches421
Length overall - Inches499
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Crusader? 8.1 l MPI, 385 hp
Engine/s standardTwin Cummins? QSC8.3 Diesels, 540 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail256 gal. (969.06 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail475 gal. (1,798 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters969.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1798.07
Fuel tank capacity - Gal256
Fuel tank capacity - Gal475
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max385 hp
Engine max600 hp
Battery2-bank 12V battery system with batteries and battery switches (2 engine batteries, 2 house batteries)
Battery12V 2-bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries, 4 house batteries)
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Head1
Head1
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity38 gal. (143.85 l)
Water capacity110 gal. (416 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal38

Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009?
The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 is the longer of the two at 39,0 feet overall. The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 comes in at 32,0 feet, making it roughly 7,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009?
For trailering, the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 has the edge at 1 595 lbs dry weight versus 30 125 lbs for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009. 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.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 is rated to a maximum of 600 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 tops out at 385 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 is certified for 12. 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 3900 Convertible 2009 measures 173" wide, compared to 156" for the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008. 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 3200 Open 2008 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009?
The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 has the bigger tank at 475 gallons, versus 256 gallons on the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008. That 219-gallon difference translates to roughly 657–1095 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 and Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 and the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2009 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.