Tiara Sport continues to grow its offerings with a new 43 LE, the first in its Luxury Express model line. After debuting virtually at the Palm Beach boat show, it can be seen in person at FLIBS. Highlights of the 43-foot, six-inch boat (13’ beam) include a full-beam hardtop with custom windshield system that has side opening windows. The transformative cockpit features a fold-down terrace to port and an aft lounge module that rotates to face the sea or the conversation. The helm chair and companion seat also can do an about-face to join the social zone, while the bow offers a chaise lounge. The vast cabin includes two staterooms and a generous head with walk-in shower. The Tiara Sport brand is all about outboard propulsion, and this 43 LE offers a choice of Mercury or Yamaha. tiarasport.com
Tiara’s 34LX is the newest addition to its Sport Series and widely appeals to both young and seasoned boaters.
These are exciting days in the under 40 market. Along with a nod towards the age group, that means in boats under 40 feet as well. Case in point is the Tiara 34LX, an exciting dayboat from a builder known for its superior craftsmanship, innovative style and dedication to customer loyalty.
“This is a new boat for us and during our research and development, we looked at where the market was going,” says Tiara patriarch Leon Slikkers. “Tiara has always been a premier builder, and this boat is going to make a lot of people happy.”
Here for the fun of it
From her keel up and from bow to stern, the Tiara 34LX is all about having fun. Tiara made sure she is not only well laid out and packed with all the necessities for time away from the dock, but also user-friendly with lots of family features to make everyone comfortable. “We were looking at ways to transform the day boating experience by not only providing the kind of build Tiara is known for, but also to make sure she possessed all the social amenities as well,” says Andrew Bartlett, Tiara’s advanced design lead.
While discussing the strategy of bringing the Tiara 34LX forward, Bartlett made mention of one important aspect of where it all started. “The feature that drove this design is the integration of the windshield with the hardtop,” he says. Indeed, losing the familiar Isinglass tightens things up a bit, but if more airflow is desired, simply open the sunroof and flip back the center windshield. There’s also the optional helm area air conditioning.
Access to the bow area is convenient with the aforementioned walk-through windshield and features almost chest-high bulkheads on either side. This design makes the transition secure for kids or older folks and those not familiar or comfortable with moving around while on board. Once forward, a large semi-circular seating area delivers great vistas while underway. Six drink holders and a JL Audio/Fusion sound system add to the entertainment value while cruising or at anchor.
Design Standards
Tiara engineers made sure the centerline walk-through is clean, logical and securely put in place. As I discovered, it’s easy to unlock the center window, fit it in place, bring down
the top glass, and close the door.
Amidships and to starboard, a doublewide helm seat offers a functional and well-designed helm. While at the wheel, seated or standing, all switches, Lewmar thruster, and traditional controls, a Yamaha CL7 Touch Screen Command Link Plus Display, and Garmin MAP and GPS dual screens (the dual is optional) are within easy reach and vision, and the seaway view is unimpeded forward, to each side and fully aft.
To port is another double seat, and right in front is the easily accessible entrance to the full-size head compartment. The sturdy door swings wide open for a safe entry. Up above in the hardtop is a large sunroof that adds to the already large amount of ambient light that floods this area. Aft of the double seat and helm is a spacious entertainment area that features a sink counter with an Isotherm refrigerator underneath and flat-screen TV above to port, and seating opposite with a foldable table. In a rather innovative design feature, the transom seatback simply slides forward and transforms into a large sunpad.
A spacious entertainment area on the Tiara 34LX allows for freedom of movement.
Top it off
To top it off, or to provide cover, I should say, an aft sunshade deploys from the hardtop
when there’s a need for protection on hot, sunny days. Versatility is key aboard the Tiara 34LX. To that end, even with her dayboat configuration, there is more than ample
storage that frees up plenty of space to bring along just about everything needed, and then some. From under the forward bow seat to the centerline floor storage locker to the starboard seating area to the transom seat, handy, easily accessible spaces are provided for all your requirements.
Meant to Move
Check the ventilated starboard flexible storage area under the helm. It’s used for taking along any kind of gear including dock lines, fenders, dive equipment, fishing rods, or water toys, and easily accessed through the starboard removable jump seat in the bow. You’re hard pressed to find another boat in this size and profile with more available storage space.
Out on the water, she’s a spirited performer. According to Tiara specs on a test run equipped with the optional twin Yamaha F350-hp outboards, her optimum cruise speed comes in at 37.2 mph with a 4,500-rpm turn of speed with a 173-nm range. But that’s where the fun begins. Sliding the throttles forward to 5,500 rpm results in a hold-on-to-your-hat 47-mph speed turning the 34LX into a family ski or wakeboard boat.
A hallmark of Tiara build is the detailed and expert construction techniques. With the Tiaras 34LX, you can expect the same high regard for and attention to detail. “We’ve always been known for our solid builds and with all the market data we’ve collected, our desire to be relevant in this size boat, that being in the 30- to 40-foot outboard market, resulted in this series,” says Bartlett. “She’s a bluewater performer in an outboard package.”
Speed Demon
Faster cruising and wide-open-throttle speeds require different dynamics than requirements on slower cruising boats. “We made sure we capitalized on everything we learned over the years about speed underway. Then, we embedded it in the 34LX,” Bartlett adds. To that end, the full fiberglass grid is an integral part of the hull with strategic areas for foam filling in the substructure to minimize both noise and vibration. “With a line like this and a larger run at the factory level, we can provide individual molds for stringer systems as well as using resin transfer infusion for hatches and the grid itself,” says Bartlett.
With an extensive listing of standard equipment, including a through-stem anchoring system, fiberglass hardtop, coldwater transom shower, 12V bow thruster, and large swim platform, you can also choose from a wide range of premier options such as a Yamaha Helm Master Joystick Docking System with Setpoint, Seakeeper SK2 Gyro and a Garmin 48-inch Open Array Radar.
If you’re considering moving into the Tiara 34LX, there’s one more very important item that this quality builder brings to the forefront: It’s a Tiara.
Social Networking: Expanded bow seating, raised dock access, and luxurious appointments…the Tiara Sport 38 LS connects guests to the water.
Getting comfortable requires little effort and even less time aboard the new Tiara Sport 38 LS whether you go fore, aft or down below in the air-conditioned cabin. The boat screams performance machine with new outboard motors. But make no mistake, it is still the luxurious Tiara of builds past. From teak flooring and plush upholstery, it’s obvious the 38 LS is all about luxury, style, and comfort.
In other words, this is a Tiara through and through. In every way, the Sport 38 LS complements the Tiara Yachts line that offers boats up to 53 feet.
“We were looking for a win-win-win with this design,” explains Andrew Bartlett, Tiara Sport director of design. The 38 LS has a raised platform to the port of the center console, providing enough volume for or a two-person berth. While you can’t walk entirely around the exterior, the port-side platform allows you to get on and off raised docks.
The Tiara Sport 38 LS is not a fishing boat. So, no grumbling from anglers about a center console where you can’t walk all the way around. It’s a dayboat that puts passenger comfort at a premium as well as offering a generous nod toward performance.
Power Forward
The 38 LS is powered by three Yamaha 350-horsepower outboard engines. That’s enough power to propel the boat to a top speed of 55.6 mph. Back it down to 34.8 mph and you can safely cruise for 253 miles with a full tank of 331 gallons—with 10 percent of the fuel held in reserve. The triple Yamaha engines are controlled by the Yamaha Helm Master system, which utilizes joystick control for easy maneuvering at low speeds and around the docks.
“We are shifting our focus to day boating; the 38 LS is for people to have fun and connect to the water,” said Bartlett. “Our smallest boat is the 31 Coronet, which is powered by twin diesels and is more of a boutique boat. The Tiara Sport 38 LS is helping us become relevant in the 30- to 40-foot category.”
Innovation is found throughout the 38 LS, a big reason why it won a 2018 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award. One example is the rotating U-lounge in the aft cockpit. The big, comfy sitting station includes a U-shaped couch and folding teak table on a platform that rotates 180 degrees that dramatically changes the layout of the boat. In the forward facing position, the seatbacks are against the transom. Rotate the lounge 180 degrees and the view is aft toward the water.
An elevated lounge looks over the outboard engines. A table lowers to seat height and a fill-in cushion converts the lounge into a huge sunpad. “It rotates easily and then is engaged in the lock position using a simple mechanical latch,” Bartlett reveals. “Once the latch is disengaged, the seat rotates easily back to the secured, latched position. You gain three feet of cockpit space when the seat is rotated.”
Tiara also put an emphasis on engineering and maintenance: a large mechanical space lies beneath the teak deck and contains the generator and other systems with enough room designed to fit a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer.
Yacht Amenities
Forward of the rotating U-lounge is a mid-cockpit outdoor galley that includes a freshwater sink, barbecue, refrigerator, and Corian countertops. The galley features a fit and finish reminiscent of a Tiara Yacht with its thick countertop, high gloss teak cabinetry, and hardware. In addition, the stitching and upholstery used throughout are high-grade—again the Tiara legacy shows through.
A full-beam hardtop covers the helm and expansive, high-tech dash with twin Garmin 7616 multi-function display screens. Guests enjoy deluxe seating from bow to stern with comfortable armrests and a wide choice of vibrant accent colors.
“Our goal was to elevate the status of the helm beyond what you would traditionally see in a center console,” says Gabe Rose, senior product designer for Tiara Sport. “We added stainless steel and teak to the dash, but everything is watertight. The tried-and-true switches are robust.”
Enjoy aft-deck breezes on the stern of the all new Tiara Sport LS 38.
Triple Yamaha outboards power the Tiara Sport 38 LS.
Bright lights, big boat.
You’ll find lots of lounging space on the Tiara Sport LS 38.
The center console on the Tiara Sport LS 38 is clean and easy to use.
A notch above: the Tiara Sport 38 LS
The driver’s steering wheel is on the centerline. A Yamaha Helm Master joystick is to the left and the throttles and shifters to the right in an advantageous position. Thanks to a power middle seat that can raise or lower, the captain can sit or stand. The two outside bolsters on the Tiara Sport 38 LS have a step bar that locks while underway.
The foredeck is accessible from the starboard side and features a full U-shaped lounge that rivals any day boat in the market. It doesn’t rotate but does convert to a sunpad. There’s easy access to the anchor (that snugs up to the bow) and power windlass as well as a freshwater washdown connection and receptacles to mount a custom shade on sunny days.
Style Seeker
To port of the helm console is the sliding cabin entry door. The sliding door, a carryover from Tiara’s Yacht line, provides civilized access to the luxuriously air-conditioned cabin. The cabin features a double berth, an enclosed private head, and a flat-screen TV. There are also lots of storage spaces as well as access to the distribution panel.
“We use real wood veneer at Tiara, and this is teak and beechwood,” says Jeremy Sturgeon, who is responsible for all the interior design at Tiara. “You will also see here we have full RGB (red-green-blue) lighting. You can control it with an app on your phone. Just put your finger on a color wheel and basically choose any color you want—there are RGB lights hidden all over this boat. It really lights up at night and is exciting to see with music playing and lights changing.”
Comfort, luxurious appointments, mood-setting lighting, an overnight for two, all in under 40-feet LOA? If this is what the first model looks like in Tiara’s new line, then we can’t wait to see what else they have in store.
Tiara is not only launching its latest model at the Fort Lauderdale show but also a brand-new line: Tiara SPORT, the first Tiara boats to be outboard-powered.
Eventually encompassing models from 29 to 42 feet, the initial offering will be the 38LS (38′ 1″ LOA, 12′ 6″ beam). LS stands for Luxury Sport and the 38 embraces this philosophy. Features include walkaround capabilities, watercraft/toy storage, an island-style outdoor galley, an elegant cabin, and multiple social zones. Triple Yamaha 300s or optional 350s provide power with joystick steering reaching a top speed of 50 knots and cruising comfortably in the mid-30s.
