2001 Tiara Yachts 4300 Open

Step into the cockpit and you’ll see why the 4300 Open has such a loyal following. The generous beam gives you a wide, uncluttered deck with deep, secure coamings and a massive fishbox that doubles as an ice-chilled party cooler when the rods stay in the rack. The helm deck is elevated just enough for great sightlines, with a social layout that keeps the skipper in the conversation. Below, the single-stateroom plan feels surprisingly open thanks to the high overhead and large hull ports, and there’s ample storage tucked everywhere for longer trips. Engine access is superb, with a lift-up helm deck that makes routine checks quick and clean, encouraging proper care of those big cats.

This 4300 Open is particularly well-suited to local waters where conditions can shift from glassy to choppy in a single outing. The solid hull and generous flare keep the ride dry when afternoon breezes kick up, while the open cockpit handles everything from trolling offshore to loading paddleboards and kayaks. Its manageable size lets you slip into tighter slips and shallow coves, yet the displacement and beam give it big-boat confidence on longer coastal hops. With a versatile layout that transitions easily from an early-morning run outside to an evening harbor cruise, it matches the flexible, weekend-to-weekend boating style common in this area.