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1996 Tiara Yachts 4000 Express “'Tropical Passage'” Priced for quick sale

44 ft · St Petersburg, FL

$119,900

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Edwards Yacht Sales.

1996 Tiara 4000 Express 'Tropical Passage'

Description

1996 Tiara 4000 Mid-Cabin Express

'Tropical Passage', updated, professionally maintained and in exceptional condition.

Her features include:

  • FRESH BOTTOM JOB - February 2026
  • NEW Dripless Shaftseals - February
  • NEW Cutlass Bearings - February 2026
  • Prowered by Twin 420 HP 1996 Cummins 6CTA 8.3 Diesels with only 1450 hours.
  • Major Engines Service Including: NEW Exhaust Risers / Turbos rebuilt / Heat Exchangers & Starting Heaters (2022)
  • 9kw Northern Lights generator (247 hrs.)
  • NEW Batteries - February 2025
  • BOW THRUSTER w/ dedicated battery & Charger (NEW in 2022)
  • NEW Bimini and fully enclosed helm area and cockpit area (2022)
  • NEW Helm and Cockpit Upholstery Covers (2022)
  • NEW Salon Upholstery (2022)
  • Cockpit Tables (power controlled)
  • Galley w/ Teak & Holly cabin sole
  • 6'6" Headroom
  • Added Handrails on Deck for Safety (2022)
  • Cruise at 23 knots , top speed 28 knots
  • Spare Props mounted in Engine Room
  • Impeccably maintained - Turnkey Condition
  • TRANSFERABLE SLIP !

Standard mid-cabin interior includes two private staterooms, two heads, an open galley and an expansive salon with seating for eight. 'Tropical Passage' will sleep six utilizing the convertible dinette in the salon.

Twin transom doors in the aft cockpit open to extended swim platform with Rollers for Tender, P&S and access to a large transom trunk to stow bikes, dive equipment and/or other toys.

The helm is fully enclosed and the NEW Bimini and Fully Enclosed aft cockpit.

She's a perfect vessel for extended cruising and/or Living-aboard.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$119,900
Year
1996
Make
Tiara Yachts
Model
4000 Express
Condition
Used
Type
Express Cruiser, Cruisers
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
St Petersburg, FLApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
43.5 ft (13.3 m)
Nominal Length
40 ft (12.2 m)
Beam
14.5 ft (4.42 m)
Draft
4 ft (1.22 m)
Bridge Clearance
14 ft (4.27 m)
Dry Weight
25,500 lb (11,567 kg)

Performance

Cruising Speed
23 kn
Max Speed
28 kn

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
840 hp
Total Hours
2,884 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
V
Engine 1 (Port)
Cummins 6CTA 8.3 · 420 hp · 1,449 hrs · 1996 · Inboard · V · 3 Blade, Bronze
Engine 2 (Starboard)
Cummins 6CTA 8.3 · 420 hp · 1,435 hrs · 1996 · Inboard · V · 3 Blade, Bronze

Tankage

Fuel
444 gal (1,681 L)
Fresh Water
150 gal (568 L)
Holding
57 gal (216 L)

Accommodations

Cabins
2
Heads
2

Full Details

Accommodations

'Tropical Passage' has two staterooms, two heads and is spacious and well designed. Her Master Stateroom forward features a centerline queen size berth and an ensuite head with shower stall. The private Guest Stateroom aft, features a full size berth and ensuite head with vanity. Full standing 6'6" headroom, LED lights in main and forward cabin and ample storage provide a very comfortable guest cabin.

The Ashwood interior creates a light and open feel and the huge Salon features a large 11' convertible lounge starboard with NEW upholstery (2022) and double drop leaf table that will accommodate 8 adults. The high/low table converts to a double berth. Solid tongue and a groove Teak and Holly sole. The four large portholes and overhead hatch provides plenty of natural light.

The fully equipped Galley features a Refrigerator, separate Freezer, Corian countertops, 3 Burner electric stove, Coffee Maker, Microwave and large double SS Sink. There is plenty of storage above and below with beautiful Ashwood cabinetry.

  • (2) Marine Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners provides comfort year-round ( Salon A/C unit is NEW (2022)
  • Rebuilt Vacu-Flush in forward Head (2022)

Galley

  • U-Line Refrigerator (Oct 2020)
  • U-Line Freezer
  • NEW Icemaker and Wet-Bar in Cockpit (2025)
  • Corian countertops
  • Double well S/S Sinks
  • Origo 3 Burner electric stove
  • Black & Decker Coffee maker
  • Panasonic Microwave Convection Oven
  • Ashwood cabinetry with plenty of storage above and below
  • Hot & cold pressure water
  • 110 Volt GFCI outlets

Electronics

  • (2) Furuno Navnet & Chart Plotter Map MFD GPS ( Screens reburbished 2023 )
  • Furuno Open Array Radar
  • DFF1 Depth Sounder
  • Furuno VHF Radio
  • Richie Compass
  • Navigation / Anchor Lights

Electrical

Northern Lights 9KW Generator with only 247 hours

  • Glendenning Cable Master for 50 AMP shore power cord
  • Battery Charger Pro Mariner - Pro Nautic 12.30 P (Mar. 2021)
  • House Battery Bank: (2) Commercial AGM BCI Model 9273 (Mar 2020)
  • Starting Battery Bank (4) Everstart 24MS (Feb 2025)
  • Digital Battery Monitor
  • Freedom 20 Inverter / Battery Charger
  • Dairyland G1-50 60AMP Galvanic Isolator (May 2020)
  • Distribution panel
  • Additional 50' 125V/30AMP Shore Power Cord
  • 12 Volt DC system
  • 120/240 Volt AC system

Mechanical

Twin Cummins Diesels w/ 1450 hours with recent full service including: NEW Exhaust Risers / Turbos Rebuilt / Heat Exchangers / Engine Starting Heaters Rebuilt (2022)

  • NEW Drippless Shaft-seals (Feb 2026)
  • NEW Main Fuel Tank Sight Gauges Added (2023)
  • Excellent engine access (Cockpit Entry)
  • Engine room lights
  • Bilge pumps with auto float switches
  • Sea water strainers
  • Racor fuel filters (3)
  • Dripless Shafts
  • Glendinning Cable Master for 50AMP power cord
  • Oil Exchanger Pump for engines and genset
  • Engine Synchronizer - Glendinning

Hull and Deck

  • NEW Biminis & Isenglass Forward and Aft plus exterior windshield shade (2022)
  • Added Handrails forward for Safety (2022)
  • Extended Swim Platform - Full Beam w/ Tender Rollers Port & Starboard
  • DUAL SS TRANSOM GATES - Port & Starboard
  • Swim ladder
  • Transom shower
  • Maxwell Windlass w/ controls forward and at the helm
  • Anchor with 165' 3/8" chain rode
  • Bow sun lounge cushions
  • Stainless steel welded bow rail
  • Grab rails & cup holders
  • Integrated bow pulpit
  • 3-custom deck hatches
  • Wide side decks
  • Forward and aft facing cockpit bench seating
  • Huge transom garage storage compartment
  • Cockpit Wet bar with Ice-maker
  • Stereo speakers with subwoofers
  • LED cockpit courtesy lights
  • Radar arch
  • Abundant storage compartments
  • Raw water & freshwater wash downs

Photos (57)

  • 1996 Tiara 4000 Express 'Tropical Passage'
  • 'Tropical Passage' - Fresh Bottom Paint (Feb. 2026)
  • 'Tropical Passage' - Fresh Bottom Paint (Feb. 2026)
  • 'Tropical Passage' - At the Dock
  • 'Tropical Passage' - Under Way
  • 'Tropical Passage' - Bow Thruster
  • Foredeck Windlass & Anchor w/ 165' 3/8" Chain
  • Foredeck Aft
  • Helm Station
  • Furuno GPS / Chart Plotter / Depth & Radar
  • Furuno NavNET Electronics
  • Helm Seating
  • Helm & Salon Access
  • Salon Companionway
  • Galley fom Companionway
  • Salon Starboard Lounge / Dinette
  • Salon Starboard Aft - Seating for 8 Adults
  • Salon Flat Screen TV
  • Salon Starboard w/ Convertible Lounge
  • Galley w/ Corian Counter Top
  • Galley - Three Burner Stove Top
  • Panasonic Convection Oven
  • U-Line Refrigerator
  • U-Line Freezer
  • Master Stateroom Entry
  • Master Stateroom
  • Master Stateroom
  • Ensuite Head w/ Shower Stall
  • Aft Mid Cabin
  • Aft Mid Cabin Double Berth
  • Aft Mid Cabin - Electric Head
  • Mid Cabin Jabsco Electric Head
  • Aft Mid Cabin Head
  • AC/DC Control Panel
  • Freedom Heart Interface Inverter
  • Genset Controls
  • Salon Bilge Access
  • Salon Bilge Access
  • Forward Salon Bilge Access to Windlass Battery
  • Interior seating area of a 1996 Tiara Yachts 4000 Express boat.
  • Cockpit Tables (electric)
  • Cockpit Tables (0pen)
  • Aft Facing Seats and Engine Room Access
  • Stainless steel refrigerator on a 1996 Tiara Yachts 4000 Express.
  • Ice maker on a 1996 Tiara Yachts 4000 Express, filled with ice and a scoop.
  • Engine Room Access
  • Engine Compartment Aft w/ Spare Props
  • Starboard Cummins (1435 hrs.)
  • Port Cummins (1449 hrs.)
  • Engine Compartment Forward
  • Battery Charger
  • NEW Fuel Tack Sight Gauges (2022)
  • Aft Garage Storage Compartment
  • Large Swim Deck w/ Tender Rollers
  • 1996 Tiara 4000 Express 'Tropical Passage'
  • 1996 Tiara 4000 Express - 'Tropical Passage'

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