2004 Tiara Yachts 3800 Open

The Tiara 3800 Open combines a proven offshore hull, substantial fishing capability, and a comfortable cruising interior in a versatile express platform. This example is powered by twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3L diesels rated at 480 HP each, with approximately 1,400 hours, and is equipped with a Marlin tower, bow thruster, upgraded Garmin electronics, extensive fishing equipment, and a long list of practical cruising features.

Her large stepped cockpit provides approximately 147 square feet of usable space, including a 70-square-foot lower fishing cockpit. The layout is well suited for serious offshore fishing while still offering the seating, refrigeration, storage, climate control, and accommodations needed for extended cruising. Fishing equipment includes 24 rod holders, Lee outriggers with dual rigging, a rocket launcher pedestal, dual transom-mounted livewells, tackle and bait-prep areas, fish boxes, and a dedicated deep freezer.

Below deck, the Plan A interior features more than 6'7" of headroom, a private forward stateroom with island queen berth, a convertible salon, full galley, and an enclosed head with separate stall shower. Teak-and-holly flooring, substantial teak cabinetry, Corian surfaces, and multiple opening hatches and portlights give the cabin the traditional fit and finish associated with Tiara.

Notable upgrades include dual Garmin 8215 displays, Garmin AIS 600, Garmin 6kW HD2 radar, Simrad AP20 autopilot, electronic engine controls with trolling valves, bow thruster, upgraded Balmar high-output alternators, underwater lighting, and an extensive Fusion/JL Audio sound system.

The Cummins engines have received their 1,000-hour service, with supporting paperwork retained by the owner. Six maintenance-free batteries were replaced in June 2026, and the lower cockpit electric lifting helm deck received new hydraulic rams in 2026.

Accommodations

The Tiara 3800 Open offers a spacious and well-lit interior with more than 6'7" of headroom, three opening foredeck hatches, and six hullside portlights with screens.

The cabin is finished with a teak-and-holly sole, rich wood accents, and substantial teak cabinetry throughout.

The starboard salon features a large U-shaped lounge surrounding a teak and Birdseye maple hi-low table. The area converts from a comfortable dinette into a double berth when additional sleeping accommodations are required.

A port-side settee provides additional seating and features a raisable backrest that creates upper and lower bunk-style sleeping accommodations.

Forward, the private owner's stateroom features an island-style pedestal queen berth with storage beneath, accessed with the assistance of a gas-lift mechanism. A large hanging locker, hullside convenience shelves, additional storage, and private access to the head complete the space.

Head

The enclosed head is accessible from both the salon and the forward stateroom and includes:

• Separate stall shower with round acrylic sliding enclosure
• VacuFlush marine toilet
• Molded Corian countertop
• Sink and vanity
• Mirror
• Upper and lower storage

Galley

The full galley is positioned for convenient use while cruising or entertaining and includes:

• Corian countertops
• Stainless steel sink
• Two-burner electric cooktop
• Samsung microwave/convection oven
• Nova Kool AC/DC refrigerator/freezer
• Black & Decker SpaceMaker coffee maker
• Under-counter Lazy Susan storage
• Extensive upper and lower cabinetry

Cockpit & Deck

The stepped cockpit provides approximately 147 square feet of entertaining and fishing space, with approximately 70 square feet dedicated to the lower fishing cockpit.

Cockpit and deck features include:

• Extra-wide back-to-back helm seat with electric slide
• Curved companion lounge with cooler storage
• Aft-facing cockpit seating
• Fold-down transom lounge
• Self-bailing non-skid fiberglass cockpit
• Large in-floor fish and storage boxes
• Port-side bait preparation and tackle center with sink and livewell
• Starboard insulated Frigibar deep freezer
• Dual transom-mounted livewells
• Icerette aft-deck ice maker
• Built-in swim platform
• Transom door
• Bow pulpit
• Maxwell electric anchor windlass
• Glendinning Cablemaster shore-power reel
• Aft-deck sunshade cover
• Air-conditioned captain's vent
• Three underwater cameras / engine-room camera system
• Spare three-blade propellers

Engine-room access is available through an upper-cockpit drop-down hatch as well as the lower-cockpit electric lifting helm deck. New hydraulic rams for the electric helm-deck lift were installed in 2026.

Fishing Equipment

This 3800 Open has been outfitted extensively for offshore fishing and includes:

• 24 total rod holders
• Marlin tower
• Rocket launcher pedestal
• Lee outriggers with dual rigging
• Dual transom-mounted livewells
• Gunwale-mounted rod holders
• Gunwale rod storage
• Large in-floor fish/storage boxes
• Bait-preparation and tackle center
• Sink and livewell
• Insulated Frigibar deep freezer
• Cockpit spreader lights

Marlin Tower/ Upper Helm

The Pipewelders tower features polished custom aluminum construction and a fully functional upper helm station.

Tower equipment includes:

• Garmin GMI 10 display
• Veritron LCD digital engine gauges
• Icom IC-M504 VHF radio
• Compass
• Integrated radar arch
• Lee outrigger mounts
• Multiple rod holders
• Molded-in navigation lights
• Cockpit spreader lights
• Kahlenberg air horns
• Fusion audio control
• JL Audio tower speakers

Lower Helm/Electronics

The lower helm provides excellent visibility and a substantial electronics installation.

Navigation and helm equipment includes:

• Dual Garmin 8215 multifunction displays
• Garmin GMI 10 multifunction instrument
• Garmin AIS 600
• Garmin 6kW HD2 open-array radar
• Simrad AP20 autopilot
• Icom IC-M504 VHF radio
• Standard Horizon VLH-3000 loud hailer
• Veritron LCD digital engine gauges
• Electronic engine controls
• Trolling valves
• Bow thruster
• ACR remote electric spotlight
• 12V accessory outlet
• Opening center windshield
• Windshield wipers
• Tilt-away helm console

Mechanical

Power is provided by twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3L diesel engines rated at 480 HP each, providing a combined 960 HP.

Mechanical equipment and specifications include:

• Twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3L diesels
• 480 HP each / 960 total HP
• Approximately 1,300 engine hours
• Inboard direct-drive propulsion
• Four-blade bronze propellers
• Electronic engine controls
• Trolling valves
• Bow thruster
• Upgraded Balmar high-output alternators
• Approximately 25–26 knot cruise
• Approximately 30-knot top speed
• 1,000-hour engine inspection/service completed
• Service documentation retained by owner
• Engine-room camera

Generator & Electrical

• Onan 6kW diesel generator
• Approximately 1,300 generator hours
• Six maintenance-free batteries
• Batteries replaced June 2026
• Battery charger
• Upgraded Balmar high-output alternators
• Glendinning Cablemaster shore-power reel
• Tiara custom electrical distribution system
• Approximately 1,300 generator hours
• Six maintenance-free batteries
• Batteries replaced June 2026
• Battery charger
• Upgraded Balmar high-output alternators
• Glendinning Cablemaster shore-power reel
• Tiara custom electrical distribution system

Climate Control

• Webasto Marine air-conditioning systems
• 16,000 BTU air-conditioning unit
• 10,000 BTU air-conditioning unit
• Reverse-cycle heat
• Air-conditioned helm/captain's vent

Audio, Video, & Entertainment

An upgraded sound system provides audio throughout the cockpit, tower, helm, and cabin.

Entertainment equipment includes:

• Fusion marine audio system
• Dual-station Fusion control at lower helm and tower
• Three JL Audio amplifiers
• JL Audio cockpit speakers
• JL Audio tower speakers
• Forward-facing tower speakers
• JL Audio subwoofers
• Polk speakers behind helm
• Cabin speakers
• Sharp Aquos LCD salon television
• Concealed salon entertainment center
• Toshiba DVD player
• KVH TracVision M3 satellite television system

Lighting

• Three Lumitec SeaBlaze X2 RGB LED underwater lights
• Cockpit spreader lights
• Integrated tower navigation lighting
• Interior cabin lighting
• Courtesy lighting

Additional Information

• Plan A interior layout
• White hull
• Third-owner vessel
• 1,000-hour engine service completed with documentation
• Six batteries replaced June 2026
• Electric lifting helm-deck hydraulic rams replaced in 2026
• Spare three-blade propellers

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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