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timearound Tiara 3100 Open Noted for her superior quality construction and outstanding fishability, the Tiara 3100 Open is compared, in some circles, to the iconic 31 Bertram. And, although some would disagree with this comparison, most would agree the 3100 Open’s quality, versatility and practicality are what kept her a popular model in Tiara’s lineup for more than 25 years. The original 3100 Open was introduced in 1979 and was updated in 1992 with some style changes to the interior and new cockpit seating arrangements. The most significant change for 1992 and beyond models was a four-degree increase in the dead rise and the addition of “prop pockets” to the bottom. Although still very popular, earlier 3100s were known for their rather wet ride in choppy conditions, which was mitigated by the added dead rise. The shallow prop pockets help to reduce draft while, at the same time, lessening the angle of the propeller shaft, resulting in more efficient propulsion. Unlike some manufacturers BoatU.S. Magazine September 2008 www.tiarayachts.com who rename or add “Mk II” to their models if they change the color of the boot stripe, Tiara kept the 3100 Open designation for the updated model and it remained in production through 2004. In another departure from what has become many boatbuilders’ propensity for inflating a model’s size with a puffed up name, Tiara has taken the opposite approach. The overall length of the 3100 Open is actually 33’ 10” which includes a bow pulpit that is part of the deck mold. Add to that another two feet for the swim platform, which was a common option, and the overall length of the boat is nearly 35 feet. Beam is an even 12 feet and the “hull draft” speci- fied by the manufacturer’s brochure is two feet two inches which does not include appendages such as rudders and propellers. I suspect the actual draft would be a little over three feet. For the sake of brevity, I am not going to spend much time discussing the quality and method of construction of the 3100 Open other than to say that it ranks near the top of production boat manufacturers. Tiara is particularly well regarded for the quality of their fit and finishes and there are seldom problems relating to flaws in construction. One related matter worth mentioning is the 2000 U.S. Coast Guard recall of several Tiara models, includ- http://www.tiarayachts.com

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