Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 vs Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 against a modified vee Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 at 41,6 ft versus Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2009 at 39,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 tips the scales at 30 125 lbs — 29 880 lbs more than the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2009 at 245 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 3900 Open 2009 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2009 carries 535 gallons versus 475 gallons in the Tiara Yachts 3900 Convertible 2010. 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 2010 at 41,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tiara Yachts 3900 Open 2009 at 39,0 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
Model3900 Convertible
Model3900 Open
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 5 in. (4.44 m)
Beam15 ft. 0 in. (4.57 m)
Beam - Meters4.39
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Inches173
Beam - Inches18
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.06 m) with 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 - Detail30,125 lbs. (13,664 kg)
Weight - Detail24,500 lbs. (11,113 kg)
Weight - kg13664.46
Weight - kg11113
Weight - lbs.30125
Weight - lbs.245
Height - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m) from waterline to top of standard hardtop
Height - Detail9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m) from waterline to top of windshield 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m) from waterline to top of optional hardtop
Height - Meters5.03
Height - Meters3.15
Height - Inches198
Height - Inches124
Length - Feet41.58
Length - Feet39
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 1 in. (13.43 m) with standard pulpit and optional 30 in. swim platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 0 in. (11.9 m) without standard pulpit 41 ft. 7 in. (12.7 m) with standard pulpit
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 3 in. (11.96 m) without standard pulpit 41 ft. 11 in. (12.77 m) with standard pulpit
Length overall - Meters12.67
Length overall - Meters12.78
Length overall - Inches499
Length overall - Inches503
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.96
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Cummins? QSC8.3 Diesels, 550 hp
Engine/s standardTwin Cummins? QSC, 550 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail475 gal. (1,798.07 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail535 gal. (2,025 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1798.07
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2025.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal475
Fuel tank capacity - Gal535
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Battery12V 2-bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries and 4 house batteries)
Battery12V 2-bank battery system with batteries and battery switches (3 engine batteries, 3 house batteries)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacity110 gal. (416.36 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (454 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.85 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Holding tank capacity - Gal38