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.

Dunigan 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

Overview

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.

Highlights

Twin Cummins Engines!
Onan Generator
Brand New Batteries
Garmin Electronics
Full Tuna Tower

Key Specifications

LOA40' 9"

Beam14' 2"

Draft Max3' 6"

TypePower

Hull MaterialFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Cruise Speed25 Knots

Max Speed30 Knots

Weight & Measurements

Dry Weight22,500 lbs

Accommodation

Cabins1

Heads1

Tankage

Fuel411 gal

Water110 gal

Holding40 gal

Registration & Documentation

Reg #TIXXXXXXXXX03

In StockNo

Engines

Cummins 6CTA 8.3LInboard

MakeCummins

Model6CTA 8.3L

TypeInboard

Fuel TypeDiesel

Power480 HP

Hours1,300

Drive TypeDirect

Cummins 6CTA 8.3LInboard

MakeCummins

Model6CTA 8.3L

TypeInboard

Fuel TypeDiesel

Power480 HP

Hours1,300

Drive TypeDirect

Generators

Onan

MakeOnan

Power6 KW

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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