Hull, Deck & Cockpit

Hull

The TIARA 3800 Open has a balsa cored hull for the hull topsides areas. The hull construction is of solid fiberglass from the chines downwards. The hull laminates are of hand laid-up fiberglass.

• LOA: 40'9" w/ Bow Pulpit & Swim Platform
• Bridge Clearance: 12'3" (note: not including electronic arrays on the Hardtop)
• Topsides: MEDIUM GRAY AWLCRAFT finish (note: 2021)
• Boot-Tops: SUPER JET BLACK AWLCRAFT fi nish (note: 2021)
• Bottom: BLACK (note: bottom painted, 2021)
• (6) Opening ports, stainless steel (note: ports all rebedded, 2021)
• Swim platform, fiberglass
• Prop pockets in hull (note: reduces the prop shaft angles & draft)
• Side engine exhausts
• Molded-in engine air intakes

Deck

• Bow rail w/ handrails that extend back to the Cockpit entrance (note: 316 Grade stainless steel)
• Fiberglass Hardtop w/ balsa coring w/ WHITE Gelcoat finish
• TIARA Custom "Diamond Pattern" molded non-skid for Cockpit sole surfaces
• Bow Pulpit / Anchor Platform, molded fiberglass w/ stainless steel anchor rollers
• WHITE Gelcoat finish
• (3) BOMAR Deck hatches w/ screens & draw shades, ACRYLIC & cast aluminum
• (2) BOMAR Hatches in the Hardtop w/ screens & draw shades, ACRYLIC & cast aluminum
• (6) Deck cleats, 12", stainless steel
• (2) Fender line cleats aft in Cockpit, 6" stainless steel
• (2) Line hawses, aft & fl ush-mounted, bronze w/ chrome finish
• (4) Safety / Grab rails on superstructure aft, stainless steel w/ WHITE coating

Helm Deck & Helm Station

Helm Station

• Wheel steering, TELEFLEX hydraulic
• Steering wheel, Destroyer-type, stainless steel (note: wheel position is adjustable)
• Helm Seat, "oversized" w/ cushions (note: seat is electrically-adjustable fore & aft)
• ULTRALEATHER Cushions, WHITE
• Windshield, (3) section w/ SOLEX 1/4" tempered glass w/ center vent & actuator, electric
• (3) Windshield wipers w/ washer system
• Engine instrumentation
• (2) CUMMINS MERCRUISER DIESEL Engine Information module displays (note: 1) for port & starboard engines & 2) displayed functions include engine hours, fuel flow and numerous other engine operating data points)
• Engine controls; electronic dual-function lever throttle & shift
• Emergency throttle controls, manual (note: located under Helm Station seat)
• Horn
• Bilge Pump Monitor panel
• High Water alarms for bilge
• RITCHIE Compass, 5"
• Electronics Displays & Controls (see "Electronics" section)
• Companionway entrance door, sliding ACRYLIC & w/ sliding inner shade

Helm Deck

• Companion seat, removable, port side w/ cushions
• Settee, "L" shaped, located port side w/ storage underneath
• Chart storage & gear recess area w/ clear ACRYLIC lifting cover (note: located port side forward)
• ULTRALEATHER Cushions, WHITE
• Secondary Engine Room access Day Hatch (note: w/ (4 step ladder, stainless steel)

Accommodations

The AURORA has the Plan "A" interior layout as was originally offered in 2001 & onwards. Upon entry to the Salon via the wide (3) step Companionway,, there's a large "U" shaped Settee to starboard with an adjustable "H-Lo" table. The "L" shaped Galley is located opposite to port. Further forward and to port is the large Head with a good-sized stall shower. The Forward / Master Stateroom has a "Queen Centerline Berth" and a hanging locker that's located on the port side.

• Teak & Holly veneer Cabin soles, varnished
• Interior furniture "clear finished teak"
• ULTRALEATHER Interior cushions, LIGHT BEIGE
• Cedar lining for Hanging Lockers

Salon

• Settee to starboard
• Cushions, 8" thickness
• Insert cushion piece, folding, tor the table to make the Settee into a double berth (note: area measures 92" / 7'8" length & 52" / 4'4" depth)
• LIGHT BEIGE Leatherette-type cushion coverings
• Fold-up single berth w/ support straps (note: the section is the backrest for the Settee)
• "Hi-Lo" adjustable dinette table w/ (2) folding leaves, teak
• (4) Opening ports for ventilation & ambient lighting
• Teak & holly cabin sole, varnished

Forward/ Master Stateroom

• Large "Queen / King" Centerline Berth (note: accessible via both port & starboard sides)
• Berth measurements: 78" / 6'6" length & 78" / 6'6' wide (notes: a) max near top of berth, b) 8" custom DUNLOP latex foam mattress & c) custom Brown Twill mattress cover w/ zipper, hinged)
• Bedding
• Storage under berth
• Shelving on hull sides
• Storage under TV w/ a "Lazy Susan" w/ rotating access)
• Hanging locker (note: located starboard side aft)
• Large mriror on forward bulkhead
• Ensuite access door for the Head
• Bi-fold privacy door for Cabin entrance
• Ventilation via overhead hatch & (2) opening ports

Galley

• Galley Stove; EUROKERA (2) Burner, countertop flush-mount installation, electric
• Microwave oven, EMERSON
• Refrigeration; NOVA-KOOL RF57501 Side by Side model, dual voltage 110 VAC / 12 VDC
• Coffee maker, BLACK & DECKER Spacemaker
• Toaster, PROCTOR SILEX
• Pressure hot & cold water service
• Single-lever faucet
• Double sinks, FRANKE stainless steel w/ CORIAN lid covers
• CORIAN Countertops, WHITE / GRAY Fleck
• Storage locker & utensil drawers under countertop
• Trash receptacle, fold-out (note: under the sink)

Head

The TIARA 3800 Open location for the Head is forward & to port. It is accessible via the Salon & the Forward / Master Stateroom.

• Vacuum-flush marine Head
• Wood toilet seat
• Holding Tank: 40 USG plastic MSD Type 3
• Macerator w/ "Y" valve
• CORIAN Countertops, GRAY FLECK
• Single sink, molded-in
• Stall shower w/ PLEXI enclosure w/ circular sliding door
• Hand-held shower appliance
• Vanity storage
• Exhaust fan
• Ventilation via overhead hatch & opening port
• Lighting; (1) overhead & (2) recessed at Vanity

Electronics

The Electronics & related controls are installed at the Helm Station except where as noted.

Communication

• VHF; ICOM IC-504
• Remote VHF; ICOM 162HW (note: in Salon, starboard side aft)

Navigation & Performance

• GARMIN GPSmap 8212
• RAYMARINE RS130 GPS (note: w/ speed in GPS function)
• RAYMARINE E80 Display (note: in Salon on forward bulkhead, starboard side)
• RAYMARINE e165 MFD - secondary display (note: in Salon. starboard side aft)
• RAYMARINE System w/ DSM300 Sounder
• RAYMARINE ST60 Depth Sounder
• RITCHIE Compass, 5"

Radar

• GARMIN Fantom6 72" Open Array
• RAYMARINE 24" 4kW Color Radome

Autopilot

• SIMRAD AP70 w/ Hydraulic Drive

Entertainment

• (2) TV, flat screen; (1) TOSHIBA 32" in Salon & (1) VISIO 22" in the Forward / Master Stateroom
• INTELLION Satellite TV Dome w/ (1) Tuner
• FUSION Stereo w/ ROSWELL speakers & sub-woofer (note: 2020)

Systems

Electrical

The AURORA has both a 50 AH 240 VAC Shore Power and a 12 VDC Ship's Service electrical systems.

The Shore & Generator power control panel is located in the Salon, starboard side forward in a recessed & enclosed panel on the bulkhead.

• (6) Batteries; (3) House AGM Group 31 AGM & (3) Group 31 AGM; (2) Engine & (1) Generator
• Shore Power, 240 VDC w/ 50 AH cord
• Shore Power, 120 VAC hook up installed at Shore Power inlet panel (note: a) in cockpit, starboard side forward & 2) no 30 AH cord provided)
• GLENDENNING CableMaster reel system for 50 AH Shore Power cord
• Battery Charger; CHARLES 40 AH
• Electrical bonding system
• Galvanic Isolators
• (2) Engine alternators, 12 VDC
• Battery parallel switch
• AC Panel, 110 / 240 VAC w/ circuit breakers
• DC Panel, 12 VDC w/ breakers
• Reverse-polarity indicators
• Battery voltage meter
• Shore Power voltage feed meter
• 120 VAC GFI outlets for Galley, Head & Cockpit
• 120 VAC Outlets throughout
• 12 VDC Outlets throughout

Generator

• ONAN MDKAV-5562727 9kW
• Hours: 1500 (note: approximate)
• Fuel Filter, primary; RACOR S3204
• Fuel filter, ONAN OEM secondary
• Soundbox for genset
• Maintenance: the Controller circuit board was replaced in 2020

Plumbing

• Fresh Water Capacity: 110 USG
• Water Tank; aluminum (painted)
• Dockside water
• Fresh water washdown
• Salt water washdown
• Sea Cocks: bronze ball valves throughout
• Control panel in Salon w/ selector switch for Water & Holding Tank quantities (note: a) located starboard side forward on bulkhead & b) sensors for both tanks require replacement)

Pumps

• (3) RULE 1500 bilge pumps. 12VDC, electric / automatic (note: monitors at Helm Station)
• Fresh-water system pressure water pump
• Washdown pumps
• Shower sump pump

HVAC

The AURORA has a (2) zone reverse-cycle heat & air conditioning system for the Cabin (interior) and an external system for the Helm Deck area.

• Forward / Master Stateroom: MERMAID 9000 BTU & Salon: DOMETIC 16000 BTU
• Helm Station: MARINEAIR 24000 BTU
• Maintenance: the Forward & Salon units' fresh-water supply hoses were replaced in 2021.

Lighting, Interior

• (6) Overhead lights, recessed for the Salon, Galley, Passageway & Head
• (4) Reading lights (note: 2x Salon, 2x Forward / Master Stateroom)
• Indirect valance lighting in Salon & Forward / Master Stateroom
• Automatic lighting for lockers
• Engine Room lights
• Courtesy foot lights

Lighting, Exterior

• (2) Flood lights for Cockpit
• Courtesy lights
• Nav lights
• (6) Recessed lights in the Hardtop
• Overhead lighting at the Helm Station, RED / WHITE

Misc

• Central vacuum system
• RCL-95 Spotlight & controller (note: 2020)
• SPLENDIDE 2100 Combo washer / dryer (notes: installed under & behind Helm Station seat)

Safety

• (2) XINTEX Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• (2) Smoke Detectors
• Engine Compartment Fire Extinguisher: FE-241

Propulsion

The AURORA is powered by (2) CUMMINS CTA8.3-M4 FWC marine diesels that are rated at 480 HP each. The port engine was completely rebuilt in 2020 & the starboard engine got a new cylinder head also in 2020. At WOT (wide open throttle), she'll do some 30 knots at 2680 RPM and will comfortably cruise in the 24-26 knot ranges & around 2200 RPM's.

The large primary Engine Room access is via the entire Helm Deck area lift system (electric / mechanical & pivots forward) and the secondary access is via the provided Day Hatch in the forward part of the Helm Deck.

• Engine Hours (note: total engine hour logged approximately 1,500); the engine data displays read (as of mid-September, 2022) - Port: 462 & Starboard: 654 (note: 1) see "Helm Station" & b) the engine hours logged since the rebuild work referenced are about 150)
• Fuel Capacity: 411 USG
• (2) Fuel tanks; aluminum (painted) & grounded w/ deck fuel fills & vents, port & starboard
• Fuel Filters; (2) RACOR 1000MA
• Fuel filters, (4) CUMMINGS OEM Primary & Secondary filters (note: 2x per engine)
• GLENDENNING Electronic throttle controls
• GLENDENNING Electronic Engine Synchronizer
• BENNETT Hydraulic trim tabs, recessed
• REVERSO Oil change pump
• (2) Reduction Gears: ZF 280-1, Ratio 1.719:1
• (2) Propeller Shafts: AQUAMET 2" stainless steel
• (2) Shaft Seals: PSS Dripless
• (2) Engine Room blowers
• Engine Room insulation
• Engine Room lighting
• Raw water intake strainers
• Bronze prop shaft struts
• Bronze rudders

Maintenance (major)

Receipts are available for all the engine work noted below.

• Port engine rebuild (note: 2020)
• (2) Transmission Coolers (note: new, 2020)
• Starboard engine cylinder head (note: replaced 2020)
• Starboard engine aftercooler (note: replaced 2020)

Inventory, Additional

Ground Tackle

• Anchor windlass, MAXWELL, electric / manual, 12 VDC
• Anchor; 35# DELTA
• Anchor rode; 5/16" x 30' chain + 5/8" x 100' nylon, braided
• Flush forward anchor rode locker w/ drain

Canvas

• Enclosure; (4) section Dark Blue SUNBRELLA w/ clear STRATAGLASS for Helm Deck entrance
• Additional Enclosure sections, Dark Blue SUNBRELLA w/ clear STRATAGLASS for aft part of Helm Deck at the end of the Hardtop extension, (4) section (note: (1) piece is missing)
• Dark Blue SUNBRELLA w/ clear STRATAGLASS sections for side curtains & sections between the Windshield & Hardtop
• Cockpit seating cushion covers, slip-on Dark Blue SUNBRELLA
• Cushion covers, Dark Blue SUNBRELLA, slip-on style, for Helm Deck & Helm Station seating

Safety

• Life-jackets
• Fire extinguishers
• Man Overboard Device: Type IV cushion

Misc

• Dock lines
• Fenders
• Cleaning gear
• Line & shore power cord holder, stainless steel (note: fits into flush-mount rod holders in coamings)
• Custom storage cabinet, plastic w/ drawers, wheeled (note: Helm Deck area, port side forward)

Tender

There is no dinghy provided with the AURORA. A dinghy davit system is included.

• DINGHY DAVITS Under Mount Extended Davit System, 450 # capacity (note: see Listing photos for under Swim Platform support installation)

Exclusions

• (1) Custom plastic storage cabinet, wheeled (note: in Salon)

Broker Contact

The Listing Broker for this 2003 TIARA 3800 Open, the AURORA, is Randy Altemus of Brewer Yacht Sales, Stratford, CT. Please contact me via email at "raltemus(at)breweryacht.com" or via my cell at "203 512 0847" to discuss the AURORA and to make an appointment for a viewing.