Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3800 Open 2007 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tiara Yachts 3800 Open 2007 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2008 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 3900 Convertible 2008 measures 39,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 35,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tiara Yachts 3800 Open 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2008 tips the scales at 30 125 lbs — 29 899 lbs less than the Tiara Yachts 3800 Open 2007 at 226 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 575 hp, the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2008 has a 85-hp advantage over the Tiara Yachts 3800 Open 2007's 490-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 2008 carries 475 gallons versus 411 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3800 Open 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 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 3900 Convertible 2008 at 39,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 3800 Open 2007 at 4,0 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
Model3800 Open
Model3900 Convertible
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m)
Beam14 ft. 5 in. (4.44 m)
Beam - Meters4.32
Beam - Meters4.39
Beam - Inches17
Beam - Inches173
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise14℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.06 m) w/props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.06 m) with props
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail22,600 lbs. (10,251 kg)
Weight - Detail30,125 lbs. (13,664 kg)
Weight - kg10251.18
Weight - kg13664.46
Weight - lbs.226
Weight - lbs.30125
Length - Meters12.42
Length - Meters11.9
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet39
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 3 in. (13.18 m) w/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 - Detail40 ft. 9 in. (12.42 m) w/standard pulpit 38 ft. 4 in. (11.69 m) w/out 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 - Meters12.42
Length overall - Meters12.67
Length overall - Inches489
Length overall - Inches499
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m) from waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5.03
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches198
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Cummins? QSC8.3 Diesels, 490 hp
Engine/s standardTwin Cummins? QSC8.3 Diesels, 540 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail411 gal. (1,556 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail475 gal. (1,798 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1555.8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1798.07
Fuel tank capacity - Gal411
Fuel tank capacity - Gal475
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max490 hp
Engine max575 hp
Battery12V two bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries & 3 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
HeadVacuflush? toilet with holding tank
HeadVacu-flush? toilet with holding tank
Sleeping capacityPlan A: 5 Plan B: 6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity110 gal. (416 l)
Water capacity110 gal. (416 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee