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1 / 30 — 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express cruising on a sunny day with blue skies. -
2 / 30 — 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat docked in a marina, front view. -
3 / 30 — 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht docked at marina under clear blue sky. -
4 / 30 — 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat docked at marina under clear blue sky. -
5 / 30 — 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht cruising on a scenic waterfront. -
6 / 30 — 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat named "Restless" docked in Sausalito, CA. -
7 / 30 — Bow of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat with anchor and hatch details. -
8 / 30 — Control panel of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat with navigation instruments. -
9 / 30 — Garmin GPS display showing navigation map and data for Tiara 3100 Open Express, 1997 model. -
10 / 30 — Fishfinder display on a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express, showing underwater depth and temperature. -
11 / 30 — Dashboard gauges of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat. -
12 / 30 — Dashboard of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express with RPM and volt gauges. -
13 / 30 — Interior of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat with helm and seating area. -
14 / 30 — Interior of 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht with white seating and marina view. -
15 / 30 — 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express cabin interior with seating, table, and stairs. -
16 / 30 — Interior of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht with cozy seating and wooden table. -
17 / 30 — Interior of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht with kitchen and seating area. -
18 / 30 — Interior cabin of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht with cozy bedding. -
19 / 30 — Interior of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht, featuring cozy cabin and skylight. -
20 / 30 — Interior of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht with kitchen and seating area. -
21 / 30 — Compact kitchen in a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat, featuring stove, sink, and microwave. -
22 / 30 — Compact kitchen area in a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat, featuring a stove and sink. -
23 / 30 — Built-in GoldStar microwave in a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat kitchen. -
24 / 30 — 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat bathroom with sink, toilet, and porthole window. -
25 / 30 — Compact bathroom in 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht, featuring sink, toilet, and mirror. -
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27 / 30 — Engine of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express yacht, featuring Crusader components. -
28 / 30 — Engine of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat, featuring Crusader XL components. -
29 / 30 — Engine compartment of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat, showing mechanical components. -
30 / 30 — Engine compartment of a 1997 Tiara 3100 Open Express boat, showing mechanical components.
Rubicon Yachts / Yachts for Sale / RESTLESS
RESTLESS
31' Tiara Yachts 3100 Express
$55,000.00
Last Updated: 2026-04-12
1997 Tiara 3100 Open - $39K in Recent ServiceValue You Can See - and Trust
This is not your typical 3100.
In August 2024, the current owner invested over $39,000 in professional shipyard service to ensure this vessel is mechanically sound and ready for years of reliable use.
Now offered at just $55,000 - this represents a rare opportunity to step into a fully serviced Tiara without the typical "catch-up" costs.
✨ Overview
The Tiara 3100 Open is widely regarded as one of the best-built express cruisers in her class. With her solid fiberglass construction, 18° deep-V hull, and wide 12’ beam, she delivers a dry, confident offshore ride that outperforms many boats her size.
This boat is clean, updated, and truly turn-key - ideal for Bay cruising, coastal adventures, or serious fishing.
⚙️ Performance & Power
- Twin Crusader 454 XLi EFI - 320HP each
- Proven inboard reliability
- Comfortable cruise in the mid-20 mph range
✔️ Major Recent Service (2024 - $39K Investment)
- Full engine tune-ups and servicing
- New start batteries
- New raw water pumps, alternators, starters
- New impellers, thermostats, plugs, and ignition components
- Oil & filters (engines + transmissions)
- New exhaust hoses
- New cutlass bearings & shaft seals
- Main engine thru-hulls replaced
- New anodes
- New Canvas and isinglass
This level of service dramatically reduces buyer risk
Upgraded Electronics Package
- Garmin 6212 12" Chartplotter/Radar/Depth
- Garmin 24-mile HD Radar
- Garmin Autopilot
- Furuno Digital Fish Finder
- Horizon VHF with AIS
- KVH TracVision HD Satellite TV
Fully equipped for serious navigation and offshore capability
Cockpit & Deck - Built for Action
- Large bi-level cockpit
- In-deck fish box + livewell
- Transom door
- Pop-out transom seating
- Swim platform + ladder
Perfect for salmon fishing, entertaining, or coastal cruising
Interior Comforts
- Forward V-berth + mid-cabin berth
- Convertible dinette (sleeps up to 4 - 6)
- Approx. 6’4" headroom
- Clean, well-kept interior
- Enclosed head with shower
- Vanity + storage
Galley
- Norcold refrigerator
- Force 10 cooktop
- Microwave
- Stainless sink
- Ample storage
⚓ Additional Highlights
- Maxwell windlass with chain rode
- Radar arch with Seaview mast
- Fresh bottom paint (2024)
- New batteries (2024)
- Professionally cleaned recently
- New safety systems (bilge pump, alarms, CO detectors)
- New Fireboy in engine compartment
Location
- Loch Lomond Marina - San Rafael, CA
Boats with this level of recent investment and condition do not last.
She is ready to go today - no surprises, no delays
Make: Tiara Yachts
Model: 3100 Express
Year:
Length: 31ft
Name: RESTLESS
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: San Rafael, CA
- Category: Power
- Class: Express Cruiser
- Designer: Tiara's in house design team
- Builder: Tiara Yachts, Holland MI
- Beam: 12 feet
- Bridge Clearance:
- Min Draft:
- Max Draft: 3 feet
- Cabin Headroom: feet
- DryWeight: 12300 pounds
- Ballast: pounds
- CruisingSpeed: knots
- Total Engines: 2
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: Crusader
- EngineModel: XLi 454
- EngineYear: 1997
- EngineFuel: unleaded
- Total Power: 320
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 1053
- Engine 2
- EngineMake: Crusader
- EngineModel: XLi 454
- EngineYear: 1997
- EngineFuel: unleaded
- Total Power: 320
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 1246
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 246 gallon
- Fuel Tank Count: 1
- Water Tank Capacity: 38 gallon
- Water Tank Count: 1
- Holding Tank Capacity: 20 gallon
- Holding Tank Count:1
- Cabins: 1
- Heads: 1
Additional Features
- Bimini Top
- Compass
- Radar
- Inverter
- Autopilot
- Cockpit Speakers
- Battery Charger
- Refrigerator
- Plotter
- Microwave Oven
- Tv Set
- Flat Screen Tv
- Swimming Ladder
- Radio
- Ais
- Vhf
- Depthsounder
- Shore Power Inlet
- Gps
- Marine Head
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Joel Kauffman
Yacht & Ship Sales
joel@rubiconyachts.com
415-235-7447 – mobile
415-453-4770 - office
25 Third Street
San Rafael, CA 94901