2000 Tiara 4300 Open
Freshwater • Twin Caterpillar 3196 Diesels • 1,320 HP • Onan Generator • Traverse City, Michigan
Tiara has long been regarded as the gold standard in American-built express cruisers, and the 4300 Open is an excellent example of why. Tiara’s reputation was built around solid construction, thoughtful engineering, excellent fit and finish, and hull designs that deliver a confident, comfortable ride in real-world conditions. The 4300 Open combines those qualities with a large cockpit, spacious accommodations and serious diesel power, making it equally capable as a Great Lakes cruiser, fishing platform or family yacht.
This 2000 4300 Open has been freshwater kept and is located in Traverse City, Michigan.
She is powered by twin Caterpillar 3196 diesel inboards, producing 660 HP each and 1,320 HP total. The port engine has approximately 1,200 hours, while the starboard engine was replaced this summer and has only approximately 43 hours.
The 4300 Open is a true multi-purpose platform, equally at home cruising, entertaining or fishing. Her 15’2″ beam, substantial 29,500-pound dry weight and 167-square-foot cockpit give her the solid feel and working space expected from a Tiara of this size. The deep-V hull, 16-degree transom deadrise and substantial fuel capacity make her particularly well suited to Great Lakes cruising.
The boat also features an Onan diesel generator, updated electronics and newer Isinglass, both approximately four years old.
A very desirable combination of freshwater history, Caterpillar power, a recently replaced starboard engine ($50K) and a spacious, proven Tiara layout.
FEATURES & EQUIPMENT
Power & Mechanical
- Twin Caterpillar 3196 diesel inboard engines
- 660 HP per engine
- 1,320 HP total
- Port engine approximately 1,200 hours
- Starboard engine approximately 43 hours
- Starboard engine replaced summer 2026
- Straight-shaft inboard propulsion
- Hydraulic steering
- Engine synchronization
- Diesel fuel system
- Racor fuel filtration/water separation
- Raw-water cooling system
- Engine-room ventilation
- Engine-room access
- Engine-room fire suppression
- Automatic bilge pumps
- Manual bilge pump capability
- Bilge ventilation
- Onan diesel generator
- Shore power
- Battery charger
- Battery system
- Hot-water system
Helm & Navigation
- Updated marine electronics, approximately four years old
- Helm navigation station
- Engine instrumentation
- Hydraulic steering
- Throttle and transmission controls
- Compass
- Navigation lighting
- Windshield wipers and washers
- Helm enclosure
- Isinglass replaced approximately four years ago
Deck & Cockpit
- Large 167-square-foot cockpit
- Self-draining cockpit
- Transom door
- Swim platform
- Boarding ladder
- Cockpit washdown
- Freshwater washdown
- Raw-water washdown
- Cockpit shower
- Cockpit storage
- Fish boxes/storage areas
- Cockpit coaming
- Cockpit seating
- Helm seating
- Anchor pulpit
- Electric windlass
- Bow rail
- Stainless-steel deck hardware
- Foredeck anchor locker
- Cockpit and deck access to mechanical spaces
Interior & Accommodations
- Sleeping accommodations for six
- Forward master stateroom
- Centerline forward berth
- Convertible salon/dinette
- Additional convertible salon seating
- Galley
- Enclosed head
- Separate shower
- Air conditioning
- Reverse-cycle heat
- Hot water
- Refrigerator
- Electric galley cooking
- Microwave
- Interior storage and cabinetry
- Salon seating
- Teak interior detailing
- Teak-and-holly style cabin sole
- Generator-supported AC electrical system
Galley
- Refrigerator
- Freezer/storage
- Electric cooking
- Microwave
- Sink
- Countertop workspace
- Cabinet and pantry storage
- Freshwater pressure system
Head
- Enclosed marine head
- Shower
- Sink and vanity
- Freshwater pressure system
- Holding tank
- Marine sanitation system
- Hot and cold water
Electrical & Systems
- Onan diesel generator
- Shore-power system
- Battery charger
- AC/DC electrical system
- Battery switches
- Automatic bilge pumps
- Engine-room fire suppression
- Hot-water heater
- Freshwater pressure system
- 150-gallon freshwater tank
- 62-gallon holding tank
- 526-gallon fuel capacity
- Navigation lighting
- Interior and exterior lighting
Factory Specifications
- Model: Tiara 4300 Open
- Model year: 2000
- Factory specification sheet effective: August 2, 1999
- Hull material: Fiberglass
- LOA without pulpit: 43’2″
- LOA with pulpit: 46’7″
- Beam: 15’2″
- Draft with propeller: 4’5″
- Approximate dry weight: 29,500 lbs.
- Factory maximum horsepower rating: 1,250 HP
- Installed horsepower: 1,320 HP
- Fuel capacity: 526 U.S. gallons
- Freshwater capacity: 150 U.S. gallons
- Holding tank capacity: 62 U.S. gallons
- Cockpit area: 167 sq. ft.
- Sleeping accommodations: 6
- Deadrise at transom: 16 degrees
- Hull type: Deep-V
- Propulsion: Twin diesel inboards
Dimensions & Capacities
- Length overall without pulpit: 43’2″
- Length overall with pulpit: 46’7″
- Beam: 15’2″
- Draft: 4’5″
- Dry weight: approximately 29,500 lbs.
- Fuel: 526 gallons
- Fresh water: 150 gallons
- Holding tank: 62 gallons
- Cockpit: 167 sq. ft.
- Sleeping capacity: 6
- Transom deadrise: 16 degrees
This 4300 Open has the proportions and construction of a substantial cruising boat, with the large cockpit, generous tankage, wide beam and deep-V running surface that make the model particularly well suited to Great Lakes operation.
For the buyer looking for a classic Tiara with serious diesel power, freshwater history and meaningful recent mechanical investment, this is a very compelling 43-foot platform.
Located in Traverse City, Michigan.











