Tiara Yachts 48 LE
A Michigan-built flagship coupe pairing IPS efficiency with three-stateroom offshore comfort.
| Builder | Tiara Yachts |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 model year |
| Price guide | $3,500,000 – $4,300,000 USD (new-build representative range; brokerage pricing varies by year and options) |
| Beam Ft | 15'10" |
| Cabins | 3 staterooms, 2 heads |
| Engines | Twin Volvo Penta IPS950 (2 x 725 hp) pod drive |
| Loa Ft | 52'11" (53' overall with pulpit) |
| Range Nm | Approx. 300–350 nm at 24-knot cruise |
| Top Speed Kn | Cruise ~28 kn / Top speed ~38 kn |
Tiara Yachts has built premium fiberglass motor yachts in Holland, Michigan since 1972, under the same family ownership — the Slikkers family, via parent company S2 Yachts — for more than five decades. In an industry increasingly consolidated under a handful of conglomerates building offshore, Tiara has held to hand-laid, resin-infused hull construction and deliberately limited production runs, positioning the brand as one of the last true American premium builders in the 34–53 foot range.
The 48 LE represents the current flagship expression of Tiara's Coupe lineage: a protected, climate-controlled helm paired with an open aft cockpit, twin Volvo Penta IPS pod propulsion for efficient cruising and joystick-assisted docking, and a three-stateroom interior finished with the same craftsmanship the brand has built its reputation on. It's a genuine passage-maker rather than a dockside showpiece — built for owners who actually run their boats.
This listing reflects specification and pricing representative of the current Tiara 48 LE as sourced through the Obsidian Helm Network. As a concierge marketplace rather than a dealer, Obsidian Helm connects qualified buyers with vetted brokers and current Tiara inventory; exact hull availability, options, and pricing are confirmed directly with the network at time of inquiry.
Highlights
- Hand-laid, resin-infused hull construction — the same process used by premium European builders
- Twin Volvo Penta IPS950 pod drives for efficient cruising, shallow draft, and joystick docking
- Three-stateroom, two-head layout suited to extended coastal and offshore cruising
- Family-owned, US-built provenance dating to 1972 with strong documented resale performance
- Protected helm with convertible aft cockpit for year-round usability
- Sourced and vetted through the Obsidian Helm Network's yacht brokerage relationships
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