2003 Tiara Yachts 5200 Express | 52ft

From the oversized integrated non-skid swim platform with six recess and removable U-shaped safety rails and a concealed tender davit, one can access the aft cockpit area through two molded steps (port or starboard) equipped with safety / child gates.

There is huge “garage style” storage (hydraulically operated) across the transom area for fenders, docking lines, cleaning supplies, diving and fishing equipment.

The aft cockpit area features built-in upholstered seating facing fore and aft plus two electrically operated hi/low tables that become part of the non-skid deck when not in use.  There is generous storage under the aft bench and a gas shock assisted engine room access at center of the forward bench seat.

Up two steps is the upper cockpit/helm area with a large L-shaped raised seating to port (with lots of storage under) and molded foot rest.   A single Stidd companion chair with fold out foot rest is to port with a navigation chart storage with secondary compass.  The helm station to starboard can accommodate two persons on a double adjustable Stidd seat with two fold out foot rests.  This upper cockpit area is fully air conditioned, offers a great 360 view, and a full wet bar. 

The fully equipped helm area is mounted on hinges on the deck to allow to tilt the whole console for easy access and service to all electronics, navigation and communication equipment.  

Weather permitting, the center forward window and two overhead hatches open remotely for fresh air flow to the complete area.

Coming down at centerline, through a curved sliding hatch with sliding screen, one can immediately appreciate the warm looking cherry and holly flooring and inviting satin finish cherry wood cabinetry combined with the tan leather upholstered dinette and built-in settee to starboard.   The overhead perimeter soffit has rope lighting and there are two stowable seats to be added to the dinette seating.

The fully equipped galley is open and to port aft of the dinette that features a hi/low table convertible into additional sleeping accommodation.

The twin berth (convertible to king size berth) guest cabin is to starboard with private access to a full head with shower forward that doubles as the Day Head with a secondary access to the main cabin.

The dinette/salon area features a large screen color TV and full A/V system, including a Bose Surround Sound system.   There are two overhead large hatches combined with two stainless steel portholes to bring in sunlight and fresh air.

The master stateroom is forward with a raised queen sized berth at centerline with undermount rope lighting.  The berth is mounted to a hinged platform that opens up hydraulically to access an oversized storage area with built-in drawers and undermount wire baskets for the central vacuum accessories storage.  There is a vanity to starboard with mirror, storage drawer and a swing-out upholstered stool.  Two generous cedar lined hanging closets are port and starboard and an additional closet with four shelves to starboard.  Three storage cabinets are also on each side of the cabin.  A large, curved door to port gives access to a spacious head compartment with a large shower offering a molded seat and built-in shelves with keepers for toiletries.  A vanity with molded sink, storage cabinet below and a 3-sided mirror on piano hinges for pharmacy storage with multiple shelves is above.  A large stainless steel porthole brings in daylight and the Corian sole features a unique Compass Rose design.  The head system in both heads is fresh water operated and manufactured by VacuFlush.

There are also three opening hatches in the sole at centerline for access to the bow thruster forward and storage aft.

Back to the exterior aft cockpit area, easy access to the walkaround non-skid decks and the bow is thru molded steps and easy multiple grab rails each side of the cockpit area.  The two oversized stainless steel bow railings ensures secure passage to the bow forward that features a centerline “Bunny Pad” for sunbathing with safety grab rails around and built-in glass holders and cover.

Foot switches forward on deck allows operation of the windlass and high polish stainless steel anchor secured to the pulpit underside.