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Featured Owner Contributed Boat Reviews:
Mariah SX19, 19` 3"-2004
Great bowrider! Finish work in cockpit could be better but it's a low-price boat. We ski, tube, hang out at the lake with friends. Good plane time, quick response.
Owner's Review of a brand new model from Tiara complete with the Volvo IPS drives.
"Very Responsive. Handles 3-4' swell and chop as if it didn't exist. Also handles much larger chop - I've bashed through 6-8' leaving the inlet - much better than I can!"
Tiara's Sovran 4000 is an awesome sweet running boat that is helping to put Volvo IPS system on the map. Here is a review from one of the early adopters.
Carver's 360 Mariner is poised to become an all-time favorite thanks to its contemporary styling and distinctive single level floor plan. For entertaining, the cabin includes a generous, full beam salon and available sleeping accommodations for five.
As an added convenience, the luxurious head compartment includes a spacious walk-in shower.
I have owned several boats over the years, and the Tiara has been the best yet for comfortable family cruising and fishing. Cockpit is very generous at over 10' x 10'. Helm visibility is generally unobstructed. We use the boat for fishing and general cruising, even with fairly regular overnights for a family of 4 in the summers.
Try and find one with the Lux pack fitted. This included a handy second door to the heads, electro-hydraulic hatch ram and extra cleats. Side deck windows are also very desirable as these improve the styling and lighten up the cabin. From 2000 onwards an alternative dashboard layout was available. This incorporated a Raytheon Radar/Plotter and looks really good.
Center console fishing boat that doubles as a family boat for riding, wakeboarding and skiing. Scout is made of 100% wood-free construction, and has a deep-vee hull. This soft ride performs graciously with it's dependable outboard power. The Scout is fast, fun, and fuel-efficient.
This is great for the BAY to fish or just run-a-bout.
24' Walk Around Cuddy sports counter rotating twin 135 Mercurys. The beam is 8' and the boat will run 43-47mph depending on load. The draft is estimated at 18"
DayStar has such an amazing use of space for a 41 foot boat. From the cockpit (another room in itself with the dodger and bimini up) to the beautifully laid out and finished interior, she is everything we ever dreamed for in a boat.
Owner's Review of a brand new model from Tiara complete with the Volvo IPS drives. 
A lot of boat for a smaller price. 
I have owned several boats over the years, and the Tiara has been the best yet for comfortable family cruising and fishing. Cockpit is very generous at over 10' x 10'. Helm visibility is generally unobstructed. We use the boat for fishing and general cruising, even with fairly regular overnights for a family of 4 in the summers.
Center console fishing boat that doubles as a family boat for riding, wakeboarding and skiing. Scout is made of 100% wood-free construction, and has a deep-vee hull. This soft ride performs graciously with it's dependable outboard power. The Scout is fast, fun, and fuel-efficient. 
DayStar has such an amazing use of space for a 41 foot boat. From the cockpit (another room in itself with the dodger and bimini up) to the beautifully laid out and finished interior, she is everything we ever dreamed for in a boat.
