1990 Tiara Open - "Michaela"

A beautifully kept classic express cruiser that carries the unmistakable Tiara pedigree-strong lines, deep comfort, and the kind of build quality that survives decades with grace. The Michaela blends timeless styling with a long list of fresh mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic upgrades, making her a rare turnkey find in this size and vintage.

Highlights

• 35'6" LOA - Modified Vee fiberglass hull

• Crusader 454 XL inboards - 330 hp each
  ~1500 hours | Recently tuned | Major cooling/maintenance items just completed

• Comfortable, open cabin with galley, dinette, berth, and enclosed head

• Electric windlass

• All major systems refreshed (bottom, electrical, lighting, engine room, stereo)

Recent Upgrades & Investment Summary

What makes this Tiara stand out isn't just its condition-it's the nearly $29,000+ in recent work, with receipts, done professionally and thoughtfully.

Premium Fusion Apollo Sound System - $7,000 Total Value

Top-tier entertainment throughout cabin and cockpit.
Parts Value: $3,284.97 (Install typically equal to parts)

• Fusion Apollo MS-RA800 head unit

• 10" Signature Series Subwoofer

• (4) 8.8" Signature Coaxials - Cockpit

• (4) XS 6.5" Speakers - Cabin

• DA51600 5-Channel Amp

• ARX Wireless Remote

• SiriusXM tuner/antenna

Bottom & Hull-Out Restoration - $8,660.06

A full out-of-water treatment, not a quick refresh.

• Ultra Kote Black bottom paint

• Proper bottom prep prior to paint

• (4) Lumitec "Bay Blaze" Blue underwater lights + install

• New cutlass bearings

• Propulsion & rudder seals

• Related labor

Electrical System Overhaul - $8,999.54

A modernized, reliable, cleaned-up electrical backbone.

• (3) 27AGM batteries

• (1) 8D AGM battery

• New 3-bank 10A charger

• New 2 AWG wiring

• Battery switch

• Vent window actuator

• (2) Wiper motors + blades

• Morinco 5S spotlight

• (2) Sierra white-face gauges

• Blue LED cabin lighting

• (2) Lumitec Caprera 2 floods

• 20.5 hours of electrical labor

Engines - Major Service Package - $8,500

Both Crusader 454s received meaningful longevity upgrades:

• Full tune-ups: plugs, wires, cap/rotor, fuel & oil filters

• Risers/manifolds & supporting service just done (prior owner)

• (2) Brand-new heat exchangers

• 15 hours labor

Generator Service - $750

• Full tune-up

• POR15 matched paint touch-up

• Clean & detail

Engine Room Deep Cleaning - $1,402.50

More than cosmetic - cleanup + prevention.

• Complete engine bay cleaning & inspection

• Bilge degrease, rust removal, decontamination

• Wire management

• Rust-prevention coating

• 16.5 hrs @ $85/hr

Name & Lettering - $710

Custom vinyl replacement
Removal, install, materials, & dock call included.
Double-layer "Aqua" script in dark blue & aqua highlight.

Overall Value

Nearly $29,000+ invested in the last service cycle alone - all big-ticket items already handled. A buyer stepping into this Tiara is stepping into peace of mind.