Manufacturer Provided Description

Swim platform

The 3500 Express offers a 30" Swim Platform with built-in Ladder. 

Cockpit

The cockpit on the 3500 Express is designed for comfort and convenience. The helm is a “heads up” fiberglass tilt-away helm station with full flush mount electronics capability. The double wide helm seat with optional power adjustment is comfortable and sits high, providingf clear while idling or throttling up and cruising. The forward facing companion lounge, with tons of storage, sits right next to the helm seat and provides ample seating for four adults to enjoy the comfortable ride. There is chart storage, drink holders, and glove box adjacent to the helm, and the bronze acrylic sliding companion door with lock sits to the port side. Directly behind the companion lounge you can opt for a drop- down aft facing seat. A standard wet bar with sink and optional ice maker sits to starboard behind the helm seat. Across the transom there is a molded-in lounge with storage and a removable insulated cooler below. Dual molded-in transom steps with hinged S.S. gates make entering the cockpit easy, and standard cockpit lighting with remote feature ensures safe footing. There is a large transom storage trunk with approximately 95 cubic feet of storage space. A huge 48" swim platform with built-in folding ladder is typically opted for in place of the standard 30". The cruising arch with handrails, bimini top, and side curtains is also standard.

Floor plan

The floor plan has a master forward berth with storage below the bed, hanging locker, and additional storage. The convertible portside dinette seats five with a removable seat. The starboard galley features Corian countertops, recessed two-burner electric stove, S.S. sink, microwave oven, coffee maker, refrigerator/freezer, and lots of storage. A tall hanging locker separates the galley from the L-shaped lounge - which is also convertible to a queen-size berth and has a wrap-around privacy curtain. The full fiberglass head is to port and features molded-in sink with storage below, mirror, and vanity with storage compartment. As with all Tiaras, a solid teak and holly floor can be opted for to create a beautiful accent to this spacious living quarters.

Electrical system

The electrical system on the 3500 Express features a custom 12V and 120V master distribution panel with Plexiglas door, amp meter, reverse polarity indicator, two 30 amp 50' shore power cords with adapters, a two bank 12V battery system with gel cell batteries, and battery charger.

Galley

The galley on the 3500 Express is spacious and well thought-out. Corian countertops, built-in microwave oven, S.S. sink, two burner electric stove, coffee maker, and refrigerator/freezer are featured in both floor plans. There is also plenty of storage.

Engines

The diesel engines on the 3500 Express are two Cummins 6BTA 5.9-M3, which are rated at 370 h.p. each. These power plants provide a cruise speed of 31.1 mph and an estimated range of 299 statute miles. Other engine options available are the Crusader 8.1 gas engines at 385 h.p. each, or the diesel Cummins 8.3 at 420 h.p., or the CAT 3208 at 435 h.p. There is a Teleflex hydraulic steering system with 22" S.S. destroyer wheel, high speed bronze axe head rudders and struts, Racor fuel filters, water cooled shaft logs, fresh water cooling on the main engines, twin Verney mufflers, a Quiet Tone underwater exhaust, Armco Aquamet 19 S.S. prop shafts, and the list goes on.

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