2001 Tiara Yachts 3500 Open

Overview & Design

• The Tiara 3500 Open is a 35-foot express cruiser / sport-fishing yacht.
• It has acurved reverse transomwith a molded transom door and gate, plus anintegrated swim platformand a bow pulpit.
• The hull is amodified V-berth (V-hull), giving a good balance of performance and seakeeping.
• Construction is hand-laid fiberglass with a water-barrier outer gelcoat, and the stringers are vacuum-sealed wood/foam core.
• Underwater fittings (through-hulls) are bronze; exhaust is hull-side.

Dimensions & Capacities

• Length Overall (LOA):~35′ (about 10.67 m)
• Beam:~13′3″
• Draft:~3′4″
• Displacement / Dry Weight:~14,000 lb (as per some broker listings)
• Fuel Capacity:~360 US gallons (which is very generous for its size)
• Fresh Water:~70 gallons
• Holding Tank (Head):~30 gallons

Propulsion / Performance

• Powered bytwinCummins 6BTA 5.9-M3 inboard diesel engines.
• Each engine is rated at370 hp.
• Steering: Teleflex system, with a 20″ stainless steel “destroyer” wheel.
• Rudders / Struts: Bronze “axe-head” rudders.
• Engine room has good insulation, plus hydraulic (or electric) lift for the engine hatch for service access.

Accommodations (Interior)

• Cabins:One main cabin: forward stateroom with a queen-size pedestal berth.
• Salon / Dinette:Convertible lounge / dinette. The lounge backrest can flip up to become a “pullman-style” upper berth.
• Galley:Full galley with Corian countertops, stainless sink, microwave, two-burner electric stove, refrigerator / freezer, good storage.
• Head / Bathroom:One enclosed head with a VacuFlush toilet and a molded fiberglass shower.
• Interior Finish:Teak joinery, teak-and-holly sole, good-quality woodwork.
• Ventilation / Light:Six oval portlights (with screens) for natural light.
• Headroom:About 6′6″ in the salon; 6′4″ in the stateroom area.

Deck / Cockpit Features

• The cockpit is roomy: it includes adouble-wide back-to-back helm seat+ L-shaped companion seat.
• There's a wet bar aft of the helm, and (optional) an ice maker.
• Helm station: “Heads-up” fiberglass tilt-away helm, which helps with visibility and ergonomics, and allows full flush-mount electronics.
• Deck surface non-skid: Tiara’s custom diamond-pattern non-skid, for safer footing.
• Windshield: Welded aluminum frame + 1/4″ safety glass, with wipers / washers, plus a center vent section.
• Bow access: Wide side decks with welded rails + a molded bow pulpit.
• Deck hatches: Three aluminum deck hatches with screens and privacy covers.

Mechanical / Systems

• Freshwater cooling for the engines, which is beneficial for longevity.
• Electric dual engine hatch lifters (for accessing the engine room).
• Automatic fire suppression system in the engine room (per some brokers).
• Trim tab system installed.
• Fuel filtration: Racor filters.
• Electrical: 12V DC + 120V AC systems; shore power hookup; battery charger; battery switches.
• Generator: Some listings have a Westerbeke 5.0 kW genset (depends on specific boat).
• Heat / AC: Air conditioning / heat system (reverse-cycle in some).

Strengths / Advantages

• Fuel-efficient long-range propulsion:The Cummins diesels give good range, making this boat suitable for longer cruises.
• Solid construction:With hand-laid fiberglass, sealed stringers, and bronze thru-hulls, it's built for durability.
• Good liveaboard / cruising comfort:The interior is well laid out, with good headroom, a proper galley, and enclosed head.
• Versatile cockpit:Whether for cruising or fishing, the cockpit layout is flexible.
• Serviceability:Good access to the engine room, and the tilt-away helm helps with electronics installation / accessibility.