2003 Tiara Yachts 38' (11.58 m) 3800 Open
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Caribbean Soul
Caribbean Soul is a turnkey 2003 Tiara 3800 Open powered by twin 480 HP Cummins diesels. Featuring the sought-after Plan B layout, Garmin electronics, Pipewelders tower, premium JL Audio system, and numerous upgrades throughout, she's equally suited for offshore fishing and comfortable cruising.
- Saltwater Fishing
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: TIXXXXXXXXX03
| FEATURES: |
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| Twin Cummins Engines! |
| Onan Generator |
| Brand New Batteries |
| Garmin Electronics |
| Full Tuna Tower |
| Notable Upgrades: |
Description
Caribbean Soul is an exceptionally well-equipped 2003 Tiara 3800 Open that blends legendary Tiara craftsmanship with serious offshore capability and refined cruising comfort. Powered by twin 480 HP Cummins diesels, she cruises comfortably at 25–26 knots and features the highly sought-after Plan B layout, offering versatile accommodations for family and guests. Thoughtfully upgraded with Garmin electronics, a Pipewelders tower, premium JL Audio sound system, new batteries (2026), upgraded Balmar alternators, and an inviting teak interior, Caribbean Soul is a turnkey express built for everything from tournament fishing to weekend escapes.
Wave Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc.. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: TIXXXXXXXXX03
LOA: 40' 9'' (12.42 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2003
Beam: 14' 2''
Draft Max: 3' 6''
Cabins: 1
Heads: 1
Maximum Speed: 30 Knots
Cruise Speed: 25 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Fuel Tank: 411 Gallons (1555.8 Liters)
Fresh Water: 110 Gallons (416.4 Liters)
Holding Tank: 40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
Dry Weight: 22500
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: 6CTA 8.3L
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 480.00
- Power KW: 357.94
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1300.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: 6CTA 8.3L
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 480.00
- Power KW: 357.94
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1300.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Onan
- Generator KW: 6.00
Full Details
Accommodations
- Interior Styling: Teak-and-holly cabin sole, rich wood accents, and robust teak cabinetry.
- Main Salon: Open-concept layout featuring a large convertible U-shaped settee with a teak and Birdseye maple hi-low table (converts to a double berth).
- Port Settee: Features a raisable backrest that converts into upper/lower bunk beds for extra guests.
- Forward Master Stateroom: Private island queen pedestal berth with gas-assist lift storage, large hanging locker, convenience shelves, and private head access.
- Head: single access (salon and stateroom), molded Corian countertop, vanity, VacuFlush toilet, and separate stall shower with a round acrylic sliding door.
Galley and Appliances
- Corian countertops with a single-bowl stainless steel sink
- Two-burner electric cooktop
- Samsung microwave / convection oven
- Nova Kool AC/DC refrigerator/freezer
- Black & Decker SpaceMaker coffee machine
Deck and Cockpit
- Layout: 147 sq. ft. total space (70 sq. ft. lower fishing cockpit) with self-bailing non-skid fiberglass deck.
- Seating: Extra-wide back-to-back helm seat with electric slide, curved companion lounge with cooler storage, and an optional fold-down transom lounge seat.
- Fishing Features: Outriggers, 4 gunwale-mounted rod holders, gunwale rod storage, large in-floor fish/torage boxes, port-side bait prep/tackle center with sink and livewell, and a starboard insulated Frigabar deep freezer.
- Hardware & Access: Pipewelders hardtop with overhead hatches, three-sided enclosure, opening center helm window, windshield wipers, bow pulpit with Maxwell electric windlass, built-in swim platform, transom door, and a Glendinning Cable Master shore power reel.
- Mechanical Access: Upper cockpit drop-down hatch and a lower cockpit electric lifting helm deck with new hydraulic rams 2026.
- Cameras: underwater, engine room,
- Climate & Comfort: Air-conditioned captain's vent, aft deck sunshade cover, and two Webasto Marine air conditioners (16,000 BTU & 10,000 BTU) with reverse-cycle heat.
- Aft Deck Icemaker: Icerette
- Spare Props: 3 bladed
Propulsion and Electrical
- Engines: Twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3L (480 hp each / 960 hp total)
- Engine Hours: 1,300
- Drive Type: Inboard Direct Drive (4-Blade Bronze Propellers)
- Performance: Cruise 25–26 knots | Top speed ~30 knots
- Alternators: Upgraded Balmar high-output alternators
- Generator: Onan 6kW diesel generator (1300 Hrs)
- Batteries: 6 new maintenance free batteries June 2026 with battery charger
Electronics and Navigation
Lower Helm
- Dual Garmin 8612 Multi-Function Displays (MFDs)
- Garmin GMI 10 display
- Simrad Robertson AP22 Autopilot
- Garmin GMR xHD3 6' open array radar
- Icom IC-M504 VHF Radio
- Standard Horizon VLH-3000 Loud Hailer
- Veritron LCD digital engine gauges
- ACR remote electric spotlight & 12V plug
Pipewelders Tower
- Full upper helm station with durable, polished custom aluminum pipe construction.
- Integrated radar arch, outrigger mounts, rod holders, molded-in navigation lights, and cockpit spreader lights.
- Garmin GMI 10 display & Veritron LCD digital engine gauges
- Icom IC-M504 VHF Radio & Compass
- Kalenberg air horns
Audio, Visual, and Lighting
- Sound System: Fusion Audio system with dual-station control (lower helm and tower buggy top). Three JL Audio amplifiers, JL Audio cockpit and tower speakers (including forward-facing and subwoofers), and Polk speakers behind the helm. Speakers throughout cabin.
- Television: Sharp Aquos LCD TV in salon (concealed entertainment center) with Toshiba DVD player and KVH TracVision M3.
- Underwater Lights: Three Lumitech SeaBlaze X2 LED RGB underwater lights.
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