1998 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open

Step aboard and you’ll notice how this 3100 Open feels bigger than her length suggests. The wide beam gives you a secure, walk-around cockpit with room for serious fishing or laid-back lounging, and the molded steps to the side decks make line handling easy and safe. At the helm, the classic Tiara sightlines and solid windshield keep spray down and visibility up, even when the weather turns. Below, the open-plan cabin is bright and inviting, with generous headroom, a proper galley, and a surprisingly comfortable dinette that converts for guests. The fit and finish you’d expect from Tiara—clean glass work, solid hardware, and hefty latches—reminds you this is a boat built to be used, not just admired.

In these waters, conditions can go from glassy to confused chop in a single afternoon, and that’s where the 3100 Open shines. Her deep, predictable hull tracks confidently through slop, while the generous flare forward keeps the bow dry when running into a breeze. The open cockpit layout is ideal for everything from sandbar days to trolling weed lines, with plenty of room to move around when you’re dealing with lines or swimmers. Shallow enough to explore tucked-away coves yet capable of stretching out for longer coastal hops, this model bridges the gap between hardcore fish boat and family weekender. It’s a versatile, owner-friendly platform that suits how people really use their boats here.