Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 is the longer of the two at 41,6 feet overall. The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 comes in at 32,0 feet, making it roughly 9,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010?

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 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.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 has a documented max rating of 385 hp. Engine specifications for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: 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 2010 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.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 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.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 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.

Q: Are the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 and Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 and the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 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.

Boat Comparison

Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010

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Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 against a deep vee Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 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 2010 measures 41,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,6 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 2010 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 Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 carries a rated maximum of 385 hp. Engine data for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 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 3900 Convertible 2010 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 2010 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,6 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

Model3200 Open

Model3900 Convertible

Model Year2008

Model Year201

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 - Metersnot available

Length - Feet32

Length - Feet41.58

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. 0 in. (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 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, 550 hp

Fuel tank capacity - Detail256 gal. (969.06 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail475 gal. (1,798.07 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

Engine max385 hp

Engine maxnot available

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 and 4 house batteries)

Max no of enginesnot available

Max no of engines2

Operational Info

Head1

Headnot available

Sleeping capacity4

Sleeping capacity6

Water capacity38 gal. (143.85 l)

Water capacity110 gal. (416.36 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.85 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 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 or the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 is the longer of the two at 41,6 feet overall. The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 comes in at 32,0 feet, making it roughly 9,6 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 2010?

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 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 3200 Open 2008 has a documented max rating of 385 hp. Engine specifications for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 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 3200 Open 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 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 2010 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 2010?

The Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 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 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2008 and the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 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.

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