2006 Tiara Yachts 29 Open

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the 29 Open feels bigger than her measurements suggest. The wide, secure side decks make line handling and anchoring feel easy, even for a short-handed crew. The helm layout puts throttles, switches, and screens exactly where your hands fall, with excellent sightlines seated or standing. In the cockpit, the deep freeboard and generous beam give you a stable, comfortable platform for cruising, swimming, or simply setting out chairs at sunset. Below, the open cabin layout makes overnighting surprisingly comfortable, with clever storage tucked everywhere you look. Solid hardware, hefty latches, and substantial hatches all speak to the kind of build that stays tight and rattle-free underway.

The 29 Open shines in these waters because it bridges the gap between nimble day boat and capable weekender. Its seaworthy hull and confident ride handle afternoon chop and boat wakes without beating up your guests, while the open cockpit makes it easy to gear up for sandbar days, snorkeling, or dockside entertaining. The hardtop and windshield offer welcome protection from intense sun and passing showers, yet the boat still feels airy and social. With inboard power and a straightforward layout, docking in tight marinas and maneuvering around busy channels is more relaxed, making this model especially well-suited to the mix of calm coves and open stretches you’ll find here.