2006 TIARA 2900 OPEN CLASSIC

EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION | TWIN CRUSADER 6.0 MPI POWER | FRESHWATER HISTORY

This 2006 Tiara 2900 Open Classic is an exceptionally well-kept example of one of Tiara’s most respected express cruiser designs. Powered by twin Crusader 6.0 MPI 375 horsepower inboards with approximately 700 estimated hours, she offers dependable performance, straightforward serviceability, and the confident handling expected from a traditional direct-drive Tiara.

What truly separates this boat from others on the market is its history and overall condition. She was used exclusively in freshwater until approximately three years ago, and the boat shows accordingly. The hull, cockpit, cabin, machinery spaces, and finishes have all been preserved to a level rarely found in a boat of this age.

The Tiara 2900 Open Classic combines a substantial 11-foot, 4-inch beam with a versatile layout equally suited for family cruising, entertaining, fishing, or comfortable overnight stays. Her open cockpit, elevated helm deck, practical cabin, and proven modified-V hull make her an excellent choice for buyers seeking a manageable express cruiser without sacrificing space or build quality.

POWER AND MECHANICAL

• Twin Crusader 6.0 MPI gasoline inboards
• 375 horsepower per engine
• Approximately 700 estimated hours
• Direct-drive propulsion
• Engine-room sound insulation
• Side-exit captains choice exhaust system
• Propeller pockets designed to reduce shaft angle and cruising bow rise
• Axe-head rudders for responsive handling and control
• Engines secured using solid-brass mounting rods passing horizontally through the stringers
• Hydraulic trim tabs

ELECTRONICS AND HELM

• Garmin touch screen 12-inch multifunction GPS display
• Garmin radar
• VHF radio
• Full VDO engine instrumentation
• Compass
• Tilt-away helm console for service access
• Gray fiberglass dash designed to reduce glare
• Elevated helm position with excellent visibility
• Double-wide back-to-back helm seating
• Wraparound windshield with substantial upper trim designed to help redirect spray

COCKPIT AND EXTERIOR

• Large open cockpit suitable for cruising, entertaining, or fishing
• Custom expandable sunshade that can be extended or collapsed as needed
• Walk-through transom door
• Integrated cockpit storage
• Optional-style cockpit fish boxes
• Wide side decks
• Stainless steel bow rail
• Integrated bow pulpit
• Electric anchor windlass
• Cockpit freshwater and raw-water washdown capability
• Swim platform
• Stainless steel boarding hardware
• Durable Tiara nonskid decking

CABIN AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The cabin offers a surprisingly spacious and functional arrangement for a boat in this size range. A bifold companionway door provides easy access below, while Tiara’s convertible berth design allows the interior to comfortably accommodate overnight guests.

The aft dinette backrest lifts and secures overhead, opening the area beneath the helm deck to create a double berth measuring approximately six feet, four inches. The forward seating area also converts into a double berth using its fold-up filler section, providing sleeping accommodations for up to four.

• Convertible forward double berth
• Convertible aft double berth
• Dinette with removable table
• Hanging locker and cabin storage
• Opening deck hatch
• Interior lighting
• Marine air conditioning
• Shore-power system
• Cabin privacy door

GALLEY

• Dual-voltage refrigerator
• Single-burner electric cooktop
• Molded sink
• Pressure freshwater system
• Microwave
• Storage cabinets
• Solid countertop workspace

HEAD

• Private enclosed marine head
• Curved privacy door designed to maximize interior space
• Marine toilet
• Molded sink and vanity
• Pressure freshwater system
• Storage
• Ventilation

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

The Tiara 2900 Open Classic was built with the substantial construction methods that helped establish Tiara’s reputation for quality and longevity. The hull incorporates a solid fiberglass bottom with a vinylester barrier coat, knitted biaxial fiberglass reinforcement, Coremat construction within the hull sides, and end-grain balsa coring throughout the deck structure.

Her modified-V hull carries approximately 19 degrees of aft deadrise, offering a strong combination of offshore capability, stability at rest, and efficient cruising performance. Propeller pockets reduce shaft and running angles, helping the boat maintain a lower bow attitude while underway.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Length Overall with Pulpit: Approximately 30 feet, 9 inches
• Hull Length: Approximately 28 feet, 9 inches
• Beam: 11 feet, 4 inches
• Draft: Approximately 2 feet, 8 inches
• Dry Weight: Approximately 10,700 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: Approximately 200 gallons
• Freshwater Capacity: Approximately 30 gallons
• Holding Tank Capacity: Approximately 20 gallons
• Hull Type: Modified-V
• Aft Deadrise: Approximately 19 degrees
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to four

BROKER NOTES

This is an unusually clean and well-preserved 2900 Open Classic. Her freshwater history is immediately evident, and the boat presents far better than the average twenty-year-old express cruiser.

With twin 375-horsepower Crusaders, approximately 700 estimated hours, updated Garmin navigation and radar, a versatile cockpit sunshade, comfortable overnight accommodations, and Tiara’s proven construction, this boat represents an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a premium express cruiser that is ready to be enjoyed.

The vessel is in excellent overall condition and shows exceptionally well. Hours are believed to be approximately 700 but should be confirmed by the purchaser during inspection.