Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran 2006 - BOVI
Lift Kept Since 2020 | Major Mechanical & Systems Updates | Volvo IPS Performance

BOVI is a 2006 Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran motor yacht, registered in Philipsburg, St Maarten. Powered by twin Volvo D6-370-A 6 cylinders turbo charged diesel engines fitted with Volvo IPS 600 pod drives, she offers owner-operator handling and confident performance.

Owner cruised around weekly in Sint Maarten and to nearby islands during high season. Very low use by yacht management team during low season.
 
The vessel has been on a lift since 2020 and has been actively upgraded and maintained. Notable work includes March 2024 2 x new rebuilt IPS drives, Jan 2025 2 x new turbos, and Dec 2024 8 new batteries. Navigation and entertainment were updated with Jan 2024 new Raymarine GPS with depth and speedo, Jan 2024 new Raymarine radar/GPS, and Feb 2024 new Fusion MS UD765 radio/Amp with 7 new JL Audio speakers.

The interior layout provides a comfortable salon with galley on port and settee with table on starboard, plus a double front master cabin with head & shower and 1 aft cabin with head and shower. Air conditioning for 3 cabins, an Outdoor shower, and a tender package support extended cruising.

IDEAL USAGE

• Caribbean cruising and island hopping
• Owner-operated boating with joystick docking
• Entertaining with a large cockpit and salon
• Comfortable weekends aboard with two cabins
• Day cruising with twin diesel Volvo IPS

KEY FEATURES

• Vessel has been on a lift since 2020
• New port cylinder head and manifold (Jan 2026)
• 2 x new turbos (Jan 2025)
• 2 x new & rebuilt IPS drives (Mar 2024)
• Bow anchor, 300’ chain (Feb 2024)
• Lofrans Project windlass (Feb 2024)
• 8 new batteries (Dec 2024)
• Replaced Air Conditioning for 3 cabins (Mar 2022) (2x9,000BTU, 1x 12,000BTU)
• Volvo IPS 600 long blocks and Alternators (Jan 2020)
• Joystick
• Bow thruster
• Stern anchor Fortress 16 with rode and chain
• 8Kw Fisher Panda Generator 
• 2x 250w panels with controller

Salon with galley to port and settee with table to starboard. The galley is equipped with a stand-up refrigerator/freezer, two-burner electric induction cooktop, and microwave. Forward is the master stateroom with double berth and private head with shower. The aft guest cabin features twin berths and its own head with shower. The vessel offers two full bathrooms with showers, plus an outdoor cockpit shower.

Interior Styling and Key Features:

• 3x replaced air conditioning Webasto 2x 9,000 BTU, 1x 12,000BTU (Mar 2022)
• 3x new TV’s never used
• Stand-up refrigerator/freezer
• 2x burner electric induction cooktop
• Microwave 
• Cedar closet in main bedroom 

MAIN SALON

The main salon is designed for refined comfort and social living, featuring a bright, open layout with large hull side windows that bring in natural light. High-gloss teak cabinetry, premium upholstery, and carefully crafted joinery create a warm and elegant atmosphere. The spacious lounge seating and well-integrated galley provide an inviting area for relaxation or entertainment, while the thoughtful layout offers excellent flow between the salon, cockpit, and forward accommodations.

• Headroom: 6’1”/1.85m
• Replaced air conditioning Webasto system 12,000BTU (Mar 2022)
• Floors are teak and holly

MASTER STATEROOM

Forward master stateroom with an island queen berth, generous storage including hanging cedar lockers and cabinets, and private access to the head. The layout maximizes space and comfort with quality wood joinery, soft lighting, and overhead hatch providing natural light and ventilation.

• Headroom: 6’0” / 1.83m
• Replaced air conditioning system 9,000BTU (Mar 2022)
• Cedar-lined closet 

Master Head

• Headroom: 6’0” / 1.83m
• Full dry bathroom, closed shower
• Electric Vacuflush head

GUEST CABIN (AFT)

Mid-ship guest stateroom located beneath the helm deck, offering twin berths that convert to a double, with hanging locker and storage cabinetry. The space is well finished with quality wood joinery, soft lighting, and provides comfortable accommodations for guests with convenient access to the day head and shower.

• Headroom: 5’8”-5’10” / 1.73-1.78m
• Replaced air conditioning system 9,000BTU (Mar 2022)
• Electric Vacuflush head
• Wet head standing shower
• Cabinetry with mirror separate from head

GALLEY

L-shaped functional galley, with 2 deep sinks, induction cooktop, refrigerator/freezer. Opposite the galley, a generous lounge and dining area benefits from large hull-side windows that bring in natural light. 

• TUNDRA / Taylor Made 12V apartment-sized refrigerator/freezer
• 2x burner electric 110V induction cooktop
• Microwave 
• 2x 110V outlets
• Ample storage

Updated navigation, communication, and onboard systems. 

• 2x 12” Raymarine chartplotter (Jan 2025)
• Raymarine GPS (Jan 2024)
• Raymarine depth and speedo (Jan 2024)
• Raymarine radar (Jan 2024)
• Icom IC-M502 VHF radio
• Ritchie compass
• Search light mounted on bow
• Cell phone charger
• Volvo/Penta SS engine controls

HULL AND FITTINGS

• Hull Material: FRP
• Hull gelcoat (Mar 2024)
• Bronze through hulls and seacocks
• Cathodic protection: 2 anodes and 2 ground plates attached to aft hull
• From last survey:
  • No hull damage detected
  • No osmotic blistering
  • No delamination detected

DECK AND FITTINGS

• Deck Material: Molded anti-slip pattern in cockpit and front deck.
• 4x Lewmar hatches (deck and coach roof) (2019)
• 4x SS framed oval side ports replaced (2019)

COCKPIT

• All outdoor upholstery(2020) 
• SS Swim ladder
• Lower cockpit sun cover
• Outdoor shower

GROUND TACKLE

• Primary anchor: Lewmar Delta 45lbs / 20 kg
• Primary chain: 300ft / 30m10 mm (Feb 2024)
• Secondary anchor: Fortress 16lbs/ kg
• Secondary chain+rode: 8 ft + 100 ft / 2.5m + 30 m
• Lofrans Project windlass (Feb 2024)

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

Volvo engines maintained by Volvo Canada technician.

• Maintenance by Volvo Canada technician
• New port cylinder head and manifold (Jan 2026)
• New starter port engine (Jan 2026)
• 2x new turbos (Jan 2025)
• 2x new rebuilt IPS drives (Mar 2024)
• Volvo IPS 600 long blocks (Jan 2020)
• 2x Alternators (Jan 2020)
• Joystick
• Bennett trim tabs
• Bow thruster
• Engine room camera
• 1x Jabsco12V diaphragm electrical bilge pump in engine room fitted with
  accumulator tank

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

Well-equipped and upgraded plumbing and pumps.

• Fuel tank: 375 US Gal / 1,500 liters in one FRP tank below saloon floor
• Water tanks:110 US Gal / 416 liters in 2 plastic PVC tanks, aft engine bilge
• Holding tank: 50 US Gal / 89 liters PVC tank in engine room, fitted with 2x 12V macerator pumps, plus an extra 12V drain pump
• Greywater system: 2x shower drain boxes with automatic float switches
• 2xvJabscov12V diaphragm pressurized water pumps, 3.5 GPM each
• Engine and / or 1x 220V water heater
• 2x Vacuflush toilets, including a vacuum generator in engine room (fresh water)
• “Village Marine Tec” watermaker in engine room
• New water hoses throughout (2024, fresh, sinks, sanitary and hose clamps)
• 2x new Jabsco freshwater pumps (2021)
• Bilge pumps:
  • 1x Jabsco 12V diaphragm electrical bilge pump in the engine room fitted with
    accumulator tank with float switches
  • midship (under aft bed) and front (under front cabin sole): 2x 12V 2,000 GPH submersible pumps, with float switches

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LIGHTING AND CHARGING

• 8x AGM 8A31 DTM 105Ah Deka Marine Master Heavy Duty batteries(Dec 2024) 
• New 4 gauge wiring throughout (2024)
• 2x 250W solar panels on Mastervolt regulator
• 1x Inverter 
• 1x Sterling PowerPro Charge Ultra 12V / 110V / 60A charger
• 50 amp shorepower cord (2023)
• Shore power cord on electrical coiling system
• A/C Sockets(2 per rooms)

AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT 

• Fusion MS UD765 radio/Amp with 7 new JL Audio speakers(Feb 2024)
• 3x TVs never used

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• EPIRB: Ocean Signal RLB41, fitted with hydrostatic release “HydrofixHR100”
• Fire extinguishers: 1 X FE-241 47 lbs fire extinguisher, with manual activation from helm, and 3 X 2kg ABC portable extinguishers in cockpit, galley, and cabin
• Electric horn
• Flare gun with cartridges
• Vapor detectors: Yes
• 6 x compliant Type PFD – lifejackets & child lifejackets
• Throwable life ring

BROKER’S COMMENTS Rare Tiara Yachts opportunity. Very clean and well-maintained vessel by owner, constantly refitted. Volvo engines are serviced by Volvo Canada technician.   REVIEWS “The 4300 Sovran was a huge success, with twin Volvo IPS drives that made the boat very easy to operate and efficient.” — YachtWorld research article  “The 4300 is incredibly solid and very well built, though it’s not meant to be a high-speed performer.” — YachtForums owner review

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.