Tiara is planning to premiere the 56 LS at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2025.

Tiara Yachts in Holland, Michigan, is planning for the debut of its 56 LS at the Miami International Boat Show that’s scheduled to take place February 12-16, 2025.

The Tiara 56 LS is the largest, most ambitious of Tiara’s outboard models to date—the brand’s first quad-outboard model, with four 600-horsepower Mercury Verado V-12 engines. Top speed, according to Tiara, will be about 50 knots, also making the 56 LS one of the fastest boats that Tiara has ever built.

“The Luxury Sport formula has been a successful one for Tiara, elevating the day yachting experience with versatile social zones and luxurious amenities. The 56 LS builds upon that foundation. Everything is amplified on this boat,” Tiara Yachts CEO Tom Slikkers stated in a press release. “I’m confident our customers are going to be just as excited as we are about this addition to our portfolio.”

Exterior spaces on the 56 LS include a galley overlooking the cockpit, where two module options—for entertaining or fishing—are available as the owner’s choice. Port and starboard hullside terraces expand the beam by more than 6 feet. At the helm, the integrated electronics package includes Garmin systems.

Belowdecks, two staterooms and two heads can sleep five people for overnight or extended stays.

“Our LS line has been a favorite of our customers, and we’re eager to showcase this new addition to our portfolio,” Andrew Bartlett, director of design at Tiara, stated in the press release. “Our customers will find multiple features on board that allow them to enjoy the water, entertain family and friends, and comfortably stay overnight. As outboard models continue to have a resurgence in the boating industry, we’re excited to introduce another Tiara to the market.”

How many other models are in Tiara’s Luxury Sport line? The 56 is the fifth. The four other LS models range from 34 to 48 feet length overall. The Luxury Sport line is one of four series the builder offers. The other three are the LX, LE and EX.

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Contender 35ST: Adrenaline-Fueled Angling 

Ready, Set, Run 

With the ability to strap up to 1,200 hp of outboard engines to the Contender 35ST’s transom, owners of this center-console can sprint to the fishing grounds before they finish their morning coffee. In fact, when powered with triple 350 hp Yamahas, the Florida-built boat has a reported top speed above 60 knots.

Built to Take It 

Supporting all that horsepower is a wave-slicing, dual-stepped deep-V hull form with a fine entry and 24.5-degree transom deadrise. The steps aid in lift, reduce hydrodynamic drag, and increase overall efficiency. The hull is built with hand-laid fiberglass and a foam-cored fiberglass stringer system that adds backbone. Fully loaded, displacement is 13,500 pounds, according to Contender.

The Fishing Mission 

This center-console’s single-level deck makes for sure footing when chasing a big fish around the boat.

Tools of the Trade 

There are twin 40-gallon in-transom livewells, a 50-gallon in-sole livewell, four in-sole fish boxes, a coffin box with stowage below it, a 96-quart slide-out cooler, and a rocket launcher with rod holders to spare.

Grady-White Canyon 386: Born to Run

Go Fish

Grady-White’s Canyon 386 is set up for angling enthusiasts, with standards such as two 35-gallon livewells, two 149-quart fish boxes, a 291-quart fish box, 10 in-gunwale rod holders, and a lean bar with a rigging station. Owners can add 18-foot Gemlux carbon-fiber outriggers.

How It’s Made

The Canyon 386 is constructed with a hand-laid fiberglass hull and deck. All in, this center-console displaces 14,950 pounds sans motors. The boat has Grady-White’s SeaV2 deep-V hull form, which has a continuously variable deadrise from the bow to the transom. At the transom, deadrise is 20 degrees.

Have It Your Way

Some options for the Canyon 386 include a choice of four hull colors (celestial blue, coastal fog, ocean mist and sea glass), a grill in lieu of the storage area on the lean bar, T-top color and an electrically adjustable bow table.

Triple Threat

Power for this fishing-focused center-console is a trio of 450 hp Yamaha outboards. The builder reports a top-end speed of about 52.3 knots at 6,000 rpm. At 3,300 rpm, cruise speed is about 26 knots. Dial it up to 4,000 rpm for a fast cruise of about 33.8 knots.

Scout Boats 357 LXF: Level Up

How It Starts

Scout puts big-boat build quality into its 357 LXF with an epoxy-infused hull that provides strength without added weight. The hull has a deep-V form with a knifelike entry for cutting down the chop. It also has 22 degrees of transom deadrise. Twin steps reduce drag, and increase the ride and fuel efficiency. Add a Seakeeper 3 (DC version) to make the trip as stable as a table.

Off Like a Shot

Power options range from twin 450 hp outboards to triple 300 and triple 400 hp outboards from Yamaha or Mercury. With triple 400 hp Mercury V-10 Verado outboards, Scout reports a top hop of around 62.3 knots at 6,400 rpm. Best cruise speed is 38 knots, where the 357 LXF earns about 1.15 mpg.

Let’s Go Fishing

Standard angling gear includes a transom livewell, 60-gallon transom fish box, 10 flush-mount rod holders, in-sole fish boxes aft and undergunwale rod stowage. Options include Taco outriggers (15 to 20 feet in carbon fiber or aluminum), a retractable rocket launcher and bow rod holders.

Tech It Out

Garmin electronics, FLIR night vision and solar panels are also available.

Sōlace 37CS: Go Far, Go Fast

Confidence-Inspiring Build The Sōlace 37CS starts with vacuum-infused carbon fiber and epoxy-resin-blend hull construction. Sōlace offers owners a 10-year hull-and-deck warranty. The hull is a variable-deadrise, dual-stepped form for running in rough water.

Fishing-Feature-Filled

Standard angling amenities include twin 40-gallon livewells, 16 flush-mounted, in-gunwale rod holders (and nine more in the transom), two in-sole fish boxes (40 gallons and 73 gallons), two electric reel outlets, tackle stowage, and in-cabin stowage for 11 rods and two gaffs. Angling options include tuna tubes, a folding marlin tower, Gemlux swivel rod holders, 22-foot Gemlux outriggers, a transom fish-box chiller and more.

Power Play

Outboard engine options are from Mercury or Yamaha, and include twin 400 hp or 450 hp motors, or triple 350 hp, 400 hp or—for those with a real need for speed—450 hp outboards.

Personalize It

Some other notable options include a choice of four hull colors, three upholstery styles, a Quick gyrostabilizer, Garmin electronics and a Humphree trim-tab upgrade.

Pursuit S 328 Sport: Fishing Is the Mission

Solid Underfoot

The Pursuit S 328 Sport starts with a hand-laid fiberglass hull reinforced with an infused-fiberglass structural-grid system, forming a strong backbone for long offshore runs. The transom is resin-​infused with a reinforcement grid to accommodate big outboards.

Driving Force

The S 328 Sport can handle twin 300 hp or 350 hp Yamahas. Pursuit reports a 31-knot cruise speed with the 350s and a 46.8-knot top hop. With the 300s, cruise speed is 28 knots and top speed is 43 knots.

Let’s Get Catching

Standard fishing features include a 24-gallon livewell with an acrylic lid, four in-gunwale rod holders, five transom rod holders, two in-sole fish boxes, and undergunwale and underhardtop rod stowage. Angling options include 18- or 20-foot outriggers (telescoping and carbon fiber, respectively), and rod holders in the hardtop and at the bow.

Kit It Out

Owners have a choice of six hull colors: carbon, Neptune gray, Gulf Stream blue, flag blue, arctic blue and fresh white. Options include a Garmin Fantom radar upgrade, electric sunshade and underwater lights.

Jupiter 32: Speedy Pelagic Platform

It’s a Hull Thing

The Jupiter 32 is built on a deep-V hull form with a 60-degree entry and 24-degree transom deadrise. The boat runs on a Posi-Stern hull pad, so the keel has a flatter section that enhances lift and tracking. The design also reduces hydrodynamic drag, enhancing overall performance without compromising the wave-dicing benefits of the deep-V form.

Supporting Cast

The resin-infused fiberglass hull has closed-cell PVC foam coring, and the deck is mechanically fastened and fiberglass-bonded to the hull. Additionally, there is a fiberglass uni-grid stringer system. An inner liner is bonded to the hull for added strength.

Prepare for Launch

The Jupiter 32’s power options include twin 300 hp or 400 hp Yamaha outboards, but the boat is rated for a maximum of 900 hp, so perhaps 450s for those who need more speed.

Wet a Line

When it comes to angling, there are two 250-quart cockpit fish boxes with macerators, a bait-prep center, a 35-gallon transom livewell, four rod holders, and a 90-quart console cooler forward of the helm. Just add outriggers and head out on the hunt.

Intrepid 41 Panacea: In Pursuit

It Starts With the Ride

The 41 Panacea is built on Intrepid’s trademark single-step hull form. The design helps to optimize lift abaft the step, enhancing the boat’s overall performance with a dry ride and level running attitude.

Power Up

To make the most of this hull form, Intrepid offers several Mercury power options, including twin 600 hp V-12 Verados, triple 400 hp V-10s and quad 400s. The builder says other triple-engine options are available. The quad 400s give the 41 Panacea a reported top-end speed of 60-plus knots, so if time is an issue, this boat will make the most of the day.

The Standards

For angling aficionados, this center-console has two 34-gallon transom livewells as well as 140 gallons of fish-box stowage. Additionally, the boat has a cabin with a fridge and a single-burner cooktop. There is a Paguro generator, cabin and cockpit air conditioning (two 16,000 Btu units), as well as a bow thruster.

Tailor It

As a semicustom builder, Intrepid offers an options list that is long, but a couple of notable add-ons are an AC-power Seakeeper 4.5 gyrostabilizer and a stern thruster.

Edgewater 340CC: Ready to Roam

Purposeful Design

Edgewater’s 340CC has a deep-V, variable-deadrise hull form that transitions from its wave-slicing bow to 23.5 degrees at the transom. The builder says the boat has an optimized length-to-beam ratio to ensure a stable ride. Time on board can be even more sure-footed with a Seakeeper 2.

Robust Build

Edgewater uses a single-piece-infusion construction process, creating a stout, monocoque structure backed by a limited lifetime structural hull warranty. All in, the 340CC displaces 12,800 pounds, which should make the ride comfortable on offshore runs.

Prop Power

This center-console can handle up to 900 total horsepower. When powered with twin 425 hp Yamaha outboards, the 340CC reportedly tops out at 51 knots at 6,100 rpm. At 4,000 rpm and 32 knots, it has a 340-nautical-mile range with a 10 percent reserve.

Go Fish

The 340CC is delivered standard with six in-gunwale rod holders, four vertical rod holders and a 32-gallon livewell. Other angling options include a 38-gallon livewell, 18-foot Taco outriggers, a spear-gun rack and pre-rigging for electric reels.

Tiara Yachts 43 LS: Family Fishing Fun

Personalized Pelagic Pursuer

The Tiara Yachts 43 LS is offered with a fishing-module option that turns the cockpit into an angler’s oasis. The setup includes a 30-gallon livewell; a 104-quart coil-wrapped freezer tank; four rod holders aft; a hardtop rocket launcher with room for seven rods; 20-foot Taco Marine Grand Slam outriggers with carbon-fiber poles; a cutting board; a sink and more. Owners can add four more in-gunwale rod holders. Cooperative fish not included.

On the Move

Power for the Tiara 43 LS is a pair of 600 hp Mercury V-12 Verado outboards. The builder reports a top-end speed of 47-plus knots. Optimal cruise speed is reportedly 38.1 knots at 5,000 rpm, burning 62.8 gph and providing a 220-nautical-mile range. That should be plenty of speed when the bite is on and time is short.

Built to Take It

The boat’s hull and structural-grid systems are infused fiberglass, while the deck is hand-laminated with a balsa core. The transom has a five-ply resin-infusion build with a transom reinforcement grid. The builder offers owners a five-year hull-and-deck warranty.

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Tiara Yachts entered new territory with its EX 60 last year, and its EX 54 follows that same magic in a smaller package. Like the EX 60, the EX 54 has modular seating in the cockpit, allowing each owner to tailor the yacht to a specific mission.

My educated guess says that the Lounge module will be the most popular, with a pair of settees facing across a folding teak table. Not only does this setup make for great alfresco entertaining, but the aft settee also incorporates a sink, grill, fridge and optional ice maker across the transom.

The Adventure module has fishing written all over it, replacing the aft settee with more foot space and a console with five rod holders, tackle lockers, a cutting board and a sink.

The last module is the Glass Patio, which replaces the backrest of the aft settee with a laminated glass bulkhead so guests (and parents) can keep an eye on the watery action off the stern. I’d recommend the optional hydraulic platform (a 5-foot platform is standard) with steps descending into the water and built-in chocks to stow a tender. All the cockpit modules raise electrically to reveal a garage for water toys and gear.

Like many powerboats these days, the Tiara EX 54 has foldout hullsides to create extended cockpit space, but Tiara goes further with flush-mounted boarding doors on each side. This design makes for easy step-aboard access while leaving nothing to stub toes with the sides folded down.

Forward of the seating modules and up two steps on the mezzanine level is an aft-facing table with twin hassocks (with stowage). Forward of that and to port, with an electrically disappearing window, a pair of stools create a salon-facing bar. The adjacent two-panel sliding doors can open the salon entirely to the cockpit.

In the salon, which has a Herculan teak sole, a convertible dinette to port forms a berth by lowering the high-gloss teak table. (It’s the same size as the one on the EX 60.) The galley is fitted out for cruising, with a two-burner Kenyon induction cooktop, cookware, a microwave/convection oven, a two-drawer fridge and a stainless-steel sink. Behind the galley countertop is a pop-up 43-inch TV that faces the lounge. The absence of overhead cabinets makes for a panoramic view, with stowage in drawers and lockers.

Just forward, the skipper can use the sliding pilothouse door for easy side-deck access. This, along with a clever outboard sliding armrest on the Stidd double-wide helm seat, lets the skipper stand on the side deck and use the Volvo Penta joystick for docking. Overhead is a Webasto electric sunroof.

The dash is fitted with Volvo Penta’s Glass Cockpit, including two 22-inch Garmin GPSMap 8622 displays and a row of backlit buttons for systems. The equipment includes a Garmin autopilot, Fantom 54 radar, VHF radio and aft-facing cockpit camera.

Opposite the helm is a double-wide companion seat that, at the push of a button, slides aft so everyone can join in the action while running to the next waypoint. The seat also slides forward to create a U-shaped dinette. That companion seat has a console with an optional Garmin GPSMap 8622.

Step down into the airy, bright atrium from salon level, and a door leads forward from the foyer to the VIP stateroom with a walk-around island queen berth. It lifts to reveal lighted stowage for suitcases. A door allows private access to the guest head—also off the foyer—with a VacuFlush head and stall shower. Across the foyer is a second stateroom, ideally for kids, with bunk berths.

The full-beam owner’s stateroom is aft with 6-foot-​5-inch headroom and a queen-size pedestal berth. The EX 54 that I got aboard had the full bureau to starboard. (A settee is optional.) The space had 23 drawers for extended cruising, plus a cedar-lined hanging locker like the ones in the other staterooms. A GE washer-dryer was tucked away in the passageway to this stateroom, and the private head included a Lacava vessel sink, stowage and a stall shower.

Going forward on deck is made secure by solid coamings capped by stainless-steel rails. The bow area has a multiuse lounge with sun pads and a removable table. The all-chain windlass is tucked under a hatch, with a wired remote as well as helm controls. I liked the two walkways on each side of the windlass locker, allowing deck crew to look down securely on the anchor.

Power for the EX 54 is twin Volvo Penta IPS2 950 diesels paired to pod drives, and the engine room is clearly arranged for service techs or hands-on owners. A five-step ladder leads down from the cockpit, and everything from the oil changers and seacocks to the 13.5 kW Onan genset is readily accessible.

Underway, the EX 54 is pure fun. We started our runs in smooth water on the Intracoastal Waterway, where I checked a 33.7-knot top speed and indulged in some doughnuts and swoops. I recorded just 70 decibels at full throttle with the sunroof open, making conversation easy. Once offshore, the yacht’s fine entry and 14-degree transom deadrise handled the lumpy Gulf Stream, throwing spray far to the side and providing a smooth, predictable, stable ride. I didn’t need handrails, but I did take note that Tiara has provided a plethora of them, often neatly concealed (next to the forward sun pad, for example).

Whether for entertaining, cruising with friends, fishing or simply enjoying the water, the Tiara Yachts EX 54 can be tailored to fit many owners’ ideas of fun.  

Pod Power

This second-generation Volvo Penta diesel IPS2 950 pod-drive system punches out 750 hp, driving through a 1.7:1 gearbox with a jack shaft that allows the engines to sit closer to the center of the yacht. With Volvo’s P4 props, cruise speed was 26 knots for a range of about 300 nautical miles.  

Built To Take It

The EX 54 has a no-wood hull. The yacht’s hull, deck and topsides are backed by closed-cell foam coring that provides strength as well as soundproofing. A fiberglass grid supports the engines and interior, adding strength and rigidity. 

Garmin Glass Cockpit

Optimized for use with Volvo Penta power, this user-friendly interface combines navigation (a chart plotter, GPS, sonar and radar) with operations (engine data and multitouch systems screens). Preloaded with BlueChart G3 coastal charts, it provides detail to 1 foot with contours for fishing, as well as depth shading and shallow-water warnings.

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2017 Tiara Yachts 53 Coupe – Newport Beach, California

“This Tiara Yachts 53 Coupe express cruiser is a head-turner at the docks with sporty lines accented by a raked windshield and a piercing Navy Blue hull.” Galati Yacht Sales has this California-based Tiara C53 listed at $1.349 million.

“The yacht’s split-level bridge deck is nearly as bright as the outdoors, with a white-accented color palette, teak soles, windows from the ceiling-to-settee level, an electric sunroof and butterfly sliding glass doors aft. Bamboo White Chilewich wall coverings throughout, not only warm the interior, but also create an inviting textured effect.”

2020 Azimut Atlantis 51 – Utopia – Lewisville, Texas

“Azimut Yachts’ Atlantis 51 is an express cruiser aimed at families looking for a vessel with home-like cruising comfort, multiple entertainment spaces and admirable performance. MarineMax currently has Utopia, a 2020 Azimut Atlantis 51, listed for $1.199 million, which represents a $100,000 price reduction.

Utopia’s sleek lines are accented by a raked windshield, which is accented further by elongated and tinted hullside windows that visually lower the yacht’s profile.

A shallow 4-foot, 3-inch draft makes the 53-footer beach- and sandbar-accessible, while twin low-hour (191) 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 diesels push Utopia to a reported 35-knot top hop and a 32-knot cruise speed. It’s also outfitted with a Seakeeper NG6 gyrostabilizer to make the ride as stable as a table.”

2018 Sunseeker Predator 68 – Gravitas – Miami, Florida

“It’s not every day that prospective owners have the chance to purchase a zero-hour used yacht, but that’s exactly what’s available with Gravitas, a 2018 Sunseeker Predator 68.  The supersize express cruiser is listed with Allied Marine for $2.195 million; however, the 68-footer has two brand-new 1,200 hp MAN diesels with a full engine warranty from the manufacturer.

A powerful combination of design elements come together in the Predator 68 with stylish, sleek lines, 38-knot performance and a variety of onboard entertainment spaces–inside and outside.

Done with your morning swim and looking to catch some sun? Take your pick between the foredeck sun pad or the cockpit sun pad. The cockpit has alfresco dining space for everyone aboard at a U-shaped settee and fixed folding table. The grill makes serving the aft dining space a breeze.”

2016 Zeelander Z55 – Fancy – Dania Beach, Florida

This Dutch-built Zeelander Z55 listed with Atlantic Yacht and Ship at an asking price of $1.745 million looks like a little ship. From its proud bow to its robust, heavy-duty hardware, this express cruiser seems ready to roam.

And roam it can. Power is a pair of 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200 diesels that reportedly gives this 55-footer a 32-knot cruise speed and a 38-knot top hop.

Fancy, as this Z55 is called, is all about connecting guests on board to sea and each other. Nearly 360 degrees of glass create a constant connection to the sea, bring in light to the salon and helm and provide unobstructed sightlines for the skipper. Need more natural light? There is a retractable sunroof over the helm and dinette. 

2021 Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin – Coronado, California

“The Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin is fast, fun, adventurous and capable. Listed with Jeff Brown Yachts, the asking price is $369,500.

With a reported top-end speed of 47 knots, the Axopar XC Cross Cabin is a fast and responsive vessel. Powered by twin 300 hp Mercury V8 outboards, this boat turns heads as it dices a seaway. Cruising speed is about 31 knots. Dial it back to 3,500 rpms and roughly 28 knots, and range is about 280 nautical miles. 

Open the pilothouse’s sliding doors, sunroof and Gullwing doors and guests can enjoy an open- air environment while blazing across the water. Relax on the foredeck sun pads, or in fold-down cushioned seats on the roomy aft deck. As guests take a swim, enjoy a few drinks from the wet bar. Shower off on the aft deck before heading in for a short lunch break to cool off. 

2012 Riva 56’ SportRiva – Gabriela – North Miami, Florida

“The Riva 56′ SportRiva is a yacht where Italian elegance and luxury meets innovative design. The focus of the 56′ SportRiva’s design is on the huge curved windscreen glass,” Yachting previously reported. “The windscreen panels extend across and up and over the lower helm and what looks like a secondary windscreen above is purely a contrasting decorative panel. The flybridge has its own prominent reverse-angle windscreen that challenges the flowing lines and adds a hint of aggression to the style but you reap the benefits of this screen out at sea when traveling at speed.”

Now step aboard Gabriela, a 2012 Riva 56′ SportRiva.

2018 Pershing 62 – Behike – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

“Gilman Yachts currently has Behike, a Pershing 62, listed for sale with an asking price of $1.75 million. This 2018 hardtop express cruiser is known for its combination of luxurious appointments and 45-knot speed.

“As for cruising, hold onto your hats. Like all Pershing yachts, the 62 goes like the ballistic missile that is her namesake,” Yachting previously reported. “Her standard pair of 1,550 hp MAN diesels mated to Arneson ASD 14 surface-piercing drives propelled the 62 to a 45-knot top end and a fast cruise of 36-plus knots, according to Pershing. At these speeds, those MANs would burn well over 100 gph, but hey, one has to put 3,100 horses to work occasionally, right?””

2008 Sea Ray Sundancer 60 – Three Sons – Washburn, Wisconsin

Three Sons, a Sea Ray Sundancer 60, is listed for sale with Atlantic Yacht & Ship and has an asking price of $769,999. The 2008, 34-knot-plus express cruiser has cruising accommodations for six within its three-stateroom layout.

Three Sons is powered by twin 1,100 hp MAN V-10 diesels, which is the same propulsion setup Yachting experienced during our initial sea trial of the Sea Ray Sundancer 60.

“With the luck of the draw, winds and seas were such that running offshore would have been at best unpleasant. Even the Intracoastal Waterway was stirred up, but the 60 had no problem slicing through the chop,” Yachting previously reported. “Her two 1,100 hp electronically controlled, common-rail MAN diesels reached maximum turns in approximately 30 seconds without hesitation and I recorded a maximum speed of 34.8 knots.”

2013 Riviera 5000 Sport Yacht – Optimist – West Palm Beach, Florida

“Gilman Yachts has listed Optimist, a 2013 Riviera 5000 Sport Yacht, with an asking price of $649,000. The express-style cruiser has a two-stateroom, two head, layout that can sleep seven thanks to a convertible sofa in the lower salon that converts into a Pullman berth forming upper and lower bunks.

One of this yacht’s highlights is the helm-station experience. Yachting has previously reported how well Riviera designed the double-leather-seat helm space on the 5000 Sport Yacht, including its sightlines: “Two forward-facing windows have uncluttered views and are served by decently sized wipers. Add the long side windows and the open after bulkhead, and you have a near-flawless, 360-degree line of sight.” Additionally, there is a retractable sunroof in case the skipper wants to bring breezes and more natural light into the salon. The helm is also set up with a Garmin electronics suite, including multifunction GPS, displays, radar, autopilot and more. There is also joystick driving and a Skyhook vessel-positioning system.”

2021 Riva Dolceriva – Epica – Huntington, New York

The 48-foot Riva Dolceriva Epica, listed with Allied Marine, is for sale and is asking $1.9 million. The 2021 build has only 175 hours on its Volvo Penta diesels, has a 40-knot top hop and has two staterooms for cruising with family and friends.

The outside spaces aboard this yacht include two sun pads that flank the teak-sole cockpit. Immediately forward and to port is a four-person L-shaped settee and a table that folds out to create a larger dining space with the three-person bench sofa to starboard. The helm is forward and to starboard.”

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The Tiara Yachts EX 54 adds a second model to the builder’s EX series, which started with the flagship EX 60. The trademark of this series is each yacht’s flexibility, which is especially evident in the cockpit.

For entertainment-centric owners, the EX 54 has a lounge-module option with solid-surface countertops, a drawer-style refrigerator and an optional ice maker.

For angling aficionados, there is an adventure module that includes a sink with a cutting board, an optional livewell, five rod holders at the transom, an insulated cooler tub, tackle stowage with dividers, and an electric grill to cook the catch of the day.

There is also a glass patio module. In this setup, there is a laminated glass bulkhead, a high-gloss teak countertop, and adjustable ottomans that can lock into place. The ottomans are covered in Ultraleather, with four color options: Whitewater Beige, Lighthouse White, Coast Dolphin Gray and Sea Cliff Gray.

In all versions, the EX 54 has three staterooms, accommodating six guests for extended cruising. The owners’ stateroom is amidships, spans the yacht’s full 15-foot-11-inch beam, and has a queen pedestal berth and an en suite head with a separate shower stall. The room also has ocean views via hullside windows flanking the space. Additional amenities include a 50-inch smart HDTV, 18,000-Btu Webasto air conditioning, a settee to starboard (a great place to read a book on the hook), a cedar-lined hanging locker and a backlit mirror.

Like the owners’ stateroom, the forepeak VIP has a queen berth. There are hullside windows and a skylight, and a 32-inch HDTV. The VIP has access to a head that also serves as the day head. A third stateroom is abaft and to starboard of the VIP with bunk berths for kids.

The main- deck interior has an L-shaped galley aft and to starboard with direct access to the cockpit. Across is a dining table that, at first glance, looks like an L-shaped layout. However, the companion helm seat to port slides forward to create a U-shaped scenario, increasing seating for another guest or two.

The helm is forward and to starboard, with two 22-inch Garmin GPSMap 8622 displays (a third is optional), a Stidd helm seat, and side-deck access via a sliding pilothouse door.

Power is a pair of Volvo Penta IPS950 diesels.

Clever Design

There are foldout terraces to port and starboard, increasing usable cockpit space. They have Herculan synthetic teak soles, and each side has an integrated boarding door.

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This Tiara Yachts 53 Coupe express cruiser is a head-turner at the docks with sporty lines accented by a raked windshield and a piercing Navy Blue hull. Galati Yacht Sales has this California-based Tiara C53 listed at $1.349 million.

The yacht’s split-level bridge deck is nearly as bright as the outdoors, with a white-accented color palette, teak soles, windows from the ceiling-to-settee level, an electric sunroof and butterfly sliding glass doors aft. Bamboo White Chilewich wall coverings throughout, not only warm the interior, but also create an inviting textured effect.

Tiara keeps the hanging cabinets in the galley to a relative minimum, helping to keep views unobstructed. Serving both the salon and cockpit is made easy with the C53’s galley-aft layout. Galley amenities include a stainless-steel sink, a recessed three-burner electric cooktop, a microwave and convection oven and Dual Isotherm refrigerator and freezer drawer units.

The salon is forward and up a step with an L-shaped sofa, and lounge to port positioned around a high-gloss teak table on an actuated hi-lo pedestal with seating for five. There’s also a two-person sofa to starboard, abaft the helm station. If owners and their guests desire a little more privacy or shade, they can lower the salon’s Duette blinds.

Belowdecks are two well-appointed staterooms and a twin-bunk cabin, which is great for families cruising with kids. The full-beam amidships master stateroom has an Olympic king berth, while the forepeak VIP stateroom has a queen berth.

Stepping out into the cockpit, guests will find two aft-facing bench seats. A transom bench seat and fixed teak table offer alfresco dining, and don’t worry about pulling up chairs, this C53 has ottomans parked under the table upholstered in blue, matching the cockpit’s other seating. The 70-inch hydraulic swim platform below doubles as the tender stowage thanks to custom flush-mounted chalks.

For those looking to catch some sun after a morning swim, enjoy the foredeck’s sun pad.

The engine room houses twin low-hour (637) 800 hp Volvo Penta IPS 950 diesels, which push this C53 to a 34-knot top hop. Access to the Seakeeper 9 is easily available forward of the two engines, along with the 13. kW Onan diesel generator, which is equipped with a sound shield to help keep decibels down, even at anchor.

Tiara’s C53 has a Volvo glass dash with two Garmin 8616 series displays at the helm. The captain will enjoy a number of other features like the Ultraleather Stidd captain’s chair with a Garmin GRID armrest remote, the Dynamic Positioning System, the Garmin autopilot and Volvo IPS Joystick control.

Where is this Tiara Yachts C53 located? The yacht is currently lying in Newport Beach, California.  

Take the next step: Contact the listing agent, Joe Freeman, 714-336-1460.

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 53′
• Maximum Beam: 15’11”
• Fuel Capacity: 650 Gal.
• Draft: 4’8″

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Wellington Yacht Partners currently has Again, a Tiara Yachts 53 Coupe, listed for sale with an asking price of $1.379 million. The 2018 express cruiser has a three-stateroom, two-head, layout that can sleep six, low hours on its engines and sporty 34-knot speed.

Again‘s three staterooms make this yacht a solid fit for growing cruising families. There is a full-beam owner’s stateroom amidships, a VIP in the bow, and the third guest stateroom is abaft and to starboard of the VIP. The owner’s space has a king berth fitted with luxury linen sheets, a cedar-lined hanging locker, hullside windows and an overhead skylight for natural lighting, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and an en suite head. The forepeak VIP has a centerline scissor-style queen berth that converts into two single berths, cedar-lined hanging locker and en suite head. The VIP head also acts as the day head. The final guest stateroom has two singles as well as access to VIP head via the lower atrium.

Serving meals to the guests in the cockpit or the salon is made easy with the Tiara 53 Coupe’s aft galley layout. The galley is equipped with a three-burner electric cooktop, countertops to port and starboard, double stainless-steel undermount sinks with covers, a microwave oven, drawers and stowage lockers to provision for a cruise, four Isotherm 110V refrigerator and freezer drawers and a beverage cooler.

The salon is forward and one step up from the galley, beckoning guests to sit for casual conversation and enjoy the L-shaped sofa, lounge chair and fixed table to port. A love seat is to starboard, abaft the two-seat helm station, completing the salon’s seating arrangement. If the 360 degrees of natural sunlight from the salon’s windows isn’t enough, the captain can dial it up to 10 with the retractable sunroof.

When it comes to exterior spaces on board Again, the cockpit has two rear-facing seats flanking the sliding glass doors along with a folding table and bench seat aft against the transom. Pull up loose chairs for alfresco dining. Forward, side decks with high rails lead to the foredeck, which has a recessed sun pad with cup holders, a great spot for catching some sun before dinner ashore.

Power on Again comes from twin 750 hp Volvo Penta IPS950 diesels, giving this Tiara 53 Coupe a reported 34-knot top hop. It’s worth noting the engines only have 410 hours on them. This yacht also has joystick driving for close-quarters maneuvering.

The 53-footer’s hull and deck are constructed with a gelcoat outer layer, balsa-cored topsides and hand-laid fiberglass using premium resin. The outer layer for the deck is a white gelcoat. This express cruiser’s deck and cockpit also have Tiara’s custom diamond pattern nonskid surface.

Some other notable features for this Tiara 53 Coupe include a Seakeeper 9 gyro stabilizer, Volvo Penta glass cockpit integrated electronics package, Garmin electronics with two 16-inch Garmin 8616 Series displays ( with GRID armrest remote and joystick steering, autopilot, four-foot open array radar, a CHS 10 VHF, AIS (2022), a 3.5 kW Onan diesel generator with a soundshield and automatic engine room lights.

Where is Again located? The yacht is currently lying in Somerset, Massachusetts.

Take the next step: contact Wellington Yacht Partners, (401)683-6070, wellingtonyachts.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 55′
• Maximum Beam: 15’11”
• Fuel Capacity: 650 Gal.
• Draft: 4’8″

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When it comes to Tiara Yachts, the talk around the dock is that its boats are “overbuilt,” meaning they are constructed to handle harsh conditions. This compliment is born out of the company’s Great Lakes heritage, where the tighter wave periods and unpredictable weather patterns can make things uncomfortable in a hurry. The Tiara 48 LE, the flagship of the builder’s outboard-powered sport lineup, lives up to that rugged reputation while leveling up the luxury amenities.

The cockpit is the most noteworthy area on the boat, with several great features for socializing. Start with the power-actuated rotating lounge module. With the push of a button, it will rotate a full 180 degrees. Its tracking system stops and locks it in place at any angle that’s desired. Facing forward, it creates a great conversation pit with the aft-facing lounges under the hardtop. Fold out the wings on the high-gloss teak table, and fire up the electric grill. Facing aft, the rotating lounge provides a great view off the transom while at anchor. Turned to port, it offers seating to enjoy the fold-out terrace, which provides water access away from the outboards while at rest. The integrated swim ladder makes for easy reboarding.

Let the socialization continue in the salon, which is bathed in sunlight, thanks to 360-degree windows. Retract the sunroof to create a more open feel. The glass door to the salon slides open, and the window to starboard electrically retracts into the bulkhead to create an open flow with the cockpit. Everything adds up for a boat that’s primed for entertainment.

The captain has a double-wide helm seat with built-in teak toe kicks. The Garmin Marine Navigation System displays are easy to read at the dash and are bolstered by companion multifunction displays in the settee to port, so someone can take on navigator duties without crowding the captain.

With regard to design, the deep-V sport hull that tapers to 21 degrees of deadrise at the transom handles rough water outside the inlet with aplomb. Adding the optional Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer takes the boat’s already excellent seakeeping to the next level.

Natural Light

Belowdecks, the master and guest staterooms are brightly lit and feel bigger than they should, thanks to the hullside windows. The master has an en suite head with a separate stand-up shower that has a built-in bench. The guest head also has a separate shower with a bench. In a nod to modern technology, Tiara built in wireless phone chargers on either side of the master berth.

Sporty Performance

Tiara powers the 48 LE with triple 600 hp Mercury V-12 Verado outboards. With six people aboard and 442 gallons of fuel, plus 50 gallons of water, the 48 LE hit 46.5 knots at wide-open throttle (6,450 rpm). It climbed onto plane in 7.4 seconds with minimal bow rise, so the captain never loses sight of the water during acceleration. The Mercury joystick system is integrated with a bow thruster to make docking and close-quarters handling far easier.

Closer Look

The starboard-side boarding area in the cockpit is a prime example of the steps (literally) that Tiara takes to enhance comfort and safety. Along with the boarding door built into the starboard gunwale, there’s a built-in step-down into the cockpit, with a handhold to ensure easy transfer from the dock to the boat.

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Following on the heels of its successful 60 EX flagship launch, Michigan-based yacht builder Tiara Yachts is expanding the EX yacht series with the EX 54, slated to debut at the Miami International Boat Show in February.

One of the hallmarks of the series is its flexibility for owners to dial in how they want to live their on-the-water lifestyle.

Outside, Tiara offers a lounge module with U-shaped seating, an outdoor galley, solid-surface countertops, a drawer-style refrigerator and optional ice maker for owners’ who like to entertain.

The EX 54’s adventure module turns this area into a fishing-focused space with a sink with a cutting board, an optional livewell, five rod holders at the transom, an insulated cooler tub, tackle stowage with dividers and even an electric grill to cook the catch of the day.

There is also a glass patio module, which includes a laminated-glass bulkhead with a high-gloss teak countertop and adjustable ottomans that can be locked in place. They are made with Ultraleather and come with four color options: whitewater beige, lighthouse white, coast dolphin grey and sea cliff grey. There is also aft-facing seating with a table and a portable grill. The table and grill can be stowed when not in use. Additionally, this module has options for a bike rack and kayak stowage.

In any layout, there are three staterooms accommodating six guests with two heads. The owners’ stateroom is full-beam and amidships with a queen pedestal berth and en suite head. The space has ocean views via hull-side windows. Other room amenities include 18,000-Btu Webasto air conditioning, a 50-inch Smart HDTV TV, cedar-lined hanging locker, full-length backlit mirror, a settee and stowage.

The VIP stateroom has a queen berth with skylight as well as a 32-inch Smart HDTV. This space also has hull-side windows to take in water views. The third guest stateroom has bunk berths for the kids.

Supporting this family-friendly cruising craft is a fiberglass hull with closed-cell foam in the hull bottom and sides for strength without added weight. The deck is also built with closed-cell foam. A full fiberglass grid system set into the hull bottom adds rigidity and additional strength.

Other notable options for the Tiara Yachts EX 54 are a hydraulic swim platform, a Seakeeper 9 gyrostabilizer, a second joystick in the cockpit deck wing, an extra Garmin 22-inch display, FLIR night vision, a washer/driver and a cockpit TV, to name a few.

Power for the Tiara EX 54 is twin Volvo Penta IPS2 950 diesels.

The Tiara Yachts EX 54 is slated to debut at the Miami International Boat Show at Herald Plaza on Dock D.

Take the next step: tiarayachts.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 54’3″
• Maximum Beam: 15’11”
• Draft: 3’8″
• Fuel Capacity: 650 Gal
• Freshwater Capacity: 135 Gal.

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The Great Lakes are known for going from flat calm to “sporty” conditions in the blink of an eye. Getting caught in rough conditions, with big waves and tight wave periods between you and safe harbor, is something that, when you go through it, makes you understand why the Michigan-based builder Tiara “overbuilds” its boats. Tiara is known for building ruggedly seaworthy boats that are also steeped in luxurious amenities. The new 48 LE, the flagship of its outboard-powered sport lineup, is just the latest in its lineup to prove that Tiara has earned this reputation.

The place to start when reviewing this boat has to be the aft cockpit, with several great features that will surely make it a prime spot for socializing. Your eyes, and the rest of your body, will be immediately drawn to the power-actuated rotating lounge module. With the push of a button you can rotate it a full 180-degrees. But its unique tracking system lets you stop it and lock it in place at any angle you desire. Facing forward, it creates a great conversation pit with the aft-facing lounges under the hardtop. Fold out the wings on the high-gloss teak table and fire up the electric grill. Facing aft, it provides a great view off the transom while lounging at anchor. Turned to port, it offers seating to enjoy the foldout terrace, another great feature that provides water access away from the outboards while at rest. The integrated swim ladder makes for easy reboarding.

Let the socialization continue in the salon under the hardtop, which is bathed in sunlight thanks to the 360-degree windows. Retract the sunroof to create a more open feel. The glass door to the salon slides open and the window to starboard electrically retracts into the bulkhead to create and open flow with the cockpit. Everything adds up to create a boat that’s primed for entertainment. Belowdecks, both the master and guest suites are brightly lit and feel bigger than they should thanks to the expansive windows built into the hullsides. The master stateroom has its own head with separate stand-up shower that has a built-in bench. Even the guest head has a separate shower with a bench.

At the helm, the captain will no doubt have as much fun, if not more, than the crew behind him at the double-wide helm seat with built-in teak toe kicks. The Garmin Marine Navigation System displays are easy to read at the dash and are bolstered by companion MFDs in the settee to port, so someone can take on navigator duties without crowding the captain. The deep-V sport hull that tapers to 21-degrees of deadrise at the transom handles rough water outside the inlet with aplomb. Adding the optional Seakeeper 6 gyro stabilizer takes the boat’s already-excellent seakeeping to the next level.

Tiara has designed the 48 LE to be perfectly-paired with a trio of 600-hp Mercury V12 Verado outboards. With this power package, this 16-ton boat climbs onto plane in just 7.4 seconds and hits 30 mph in a sprightly 10.5 seconds. What’s more, the boat does not squat while coming out of the hole, so the captain never loses sight of the water from the helm. We hit a top end of 52.5 on our test day on Lake Michigan—Tiara noted slightly higher speeds in its own Sea Trials. We did take note at how smooth this 48-footer handled turns at speed, like a much small and lighter boat. Tiara also notes that in its own trials, the 48 LE passed the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Quick Turn Test at wide-open throttle.

Still window shopping? It’s hard to directly compare boats at this level since they have so unique and customizable features, but do take a look at the Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS ($2,485,000 with triple Mercury 600s) which also has unfolding gunwales in the cockpit to enhance space and water access at anchor. Also take a look at the Intrepid 51 Panacea ($2,307,512 with quadruple Mercury 600s), which has living space belowdecks but is more of a center console layout.

But definitely keep your eyes on the Tiara 48 LE. It will turn heads at the dock, keep the crew comfortable and entertained, and handle some of the sportiest conditions you’ll see outside the inlet.

How We Tested

• Test Engine: Triple 600-hp Mercury Verado V12 outboard motors.
• Propellers: Verado12 24.5” duoprops
• Gear Ratio: 1.75:1
• Fuel Load: 442 gal.
• Water on Board: 100 gal.
• Passenger Weight: 950 lb.

High Points

• The Mercury joystick system is integrated with a bow thruster to make docking and close-quarters handling a far easier task.
• Along with the boarding door built into the starboard gunwale, there’s a built-in stepdown into the cockpit, with a handhold to ensure easy transfer from the dock to the boat.
• The power-actuated rotating lounge in the cockpit can be locked in place in almost any position in the cockpit, helping you maximize the entertainment possibilities.

Low Points

• Triple 600-hp Mercury Verados consume a whopping 148 gallons per hour at WOT.
• Compared to inboards or sterndrives, outboards take up a lot of space on the transom platform.

Extra Point

The main cabin berth has wireless phone chargers built into either side so the owners never have to be too far away from their smartphones.

Pricing and Specs

Speed, Efficiency, Operation

Tiara Yachts – tiarayachts.com, 616-392-7163, Holland, MI

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