1997 Tiara Yachts 43 Open

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the 43 Open blends a serious fishing platform with a true cruising interior. The wide beam gives you a rock-solid stance at rest, and the high freeboard keeps the cockpit dry when the weather kicks up. Below, the salon has the kind of headroom and storage you appreciate on multi-day trips, with a full galley and a bright, open layout thanks to large hull windows and overhead hatches. At the helm, Tiara’s trademark sightlines and hefty windshield frames inspire confidence, while wide side decks, stout bow rail, and molded steps make it easy and safe to work forward when you’re setting gear or dropping the hook.

This 43 Open shines on big, open water where conditions can change quickly. The deep hull and substantial displacement slice through short, steep chop while keeping crew comfortable behind the hardtop and tall windshield. Long runs to offshore structure are well within reach, and the generous fuel capacity lets you cover serious ground without constantly watching the gauges. When the weather turns, the protected helm, secure side decks, and robust ground tackle system make handling and docking more controlled. Add in the spacious cabin for overnights at distant harbors, and you have a platform equally at home pounding out early-morning fishing missions or stretching its legs on extended coastal cruises.