Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 boat specs
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Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010
2010
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Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 boat specs
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Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009
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Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 vs Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 against a deep vee Tiara Yachts 4800 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 4800 Convertible 2009 measures 48,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 at 35,1 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 tips the scales at 45 012 lbs — 43 417 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 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 4800 Convertible 2009 tops out at 1 015 hp. Engine specs for the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 carries 256 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009. 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 4800 Convertible 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 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 4800 Convertible 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 48,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 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
Model4800 Convertible
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. (3.96 m)
Beam15 ft. 11 in. (4.85 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches191
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise14.8℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.9 m) with props
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m) with props
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - Detail15,950 lbs. (7,235 kg)
Weight - Detail45,012 lbs. (20,417 kg)
Weight - kg7234.79
Weight - kg20417.08
Weight - lbs.1595
Weight - lbs.45012
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 - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m) from waterline to top of optional hardtop
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Meters5.31
Height - Inches114
Height - Inches209
Length - Feet35.08
Length - Feet48
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]53 ft. 11 in. (16.43 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 - Detail48 ft. 5 in. (14.76 m) without standard pulpit 51 ft. 5 in. (15.67 m) with standard pulpit
Length overall - Meters10.69
Length overall - Meters15.67
Length overall - Inches421
Length overall - Inches617
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.76
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Crusader? 8.1L MPI Gas, 385 hp (with electronic synch / cruise)
Engine/s standardTwin CAT? C-18
Fuel tank capacity - Detail256 gal. (969.07 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,000 gal. (3,785.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters969.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3785.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal256
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Battery2-bank 12V battery system with batteries and battery switches (2 engine batteries, 2 house batteries)
Batterynot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower885 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 1,015 hp
Operational Info
HeadFull fiberglass
Head2
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity7
Water capacity38 gal. (143.85 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (567.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal5

Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 vs Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 or the Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009?
The Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 is the longer of the two at 48,0 feet overall. The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 comes in at 35,1 feet, making it roughly 12,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 or the Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009?
For trailering, the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 has the edge at 1 595 lbs dry weight versus 45 012 lbs for the Tiara Yachts 4800 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.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 has a documented max rating of 1 015 hp. Engine specifications for the Tiara Yachts 3200 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 3200 Open 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 is certified for 15. 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 4800 Convertible 2009 measures 191" wide, compared to 156" for the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010. 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 2010 or the Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009?
The Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 has the bigger tank at 256 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009. That 255-gallon difference translates to roughly 765–1275 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 and Tiara Yachts 4800 Convertible 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Tiara Yachts 3200 Open 2010 and the Tiara Yachts 4800 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.