August 29, 2026
The Tiara 39 LE Brings Outboard Power to the Express Cruiser
The Tiara 39 LE puts two sleeping quarters, a three-zone head and a below-deck galley on a 39'6" hull driven by twin Mercury V12 600s - 312 …
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 39'6" |
| Beam | 12'6" |
| Draft | 3'8" |
| Displacement | 22,850 lbs |
| Engines | Twin Outboard Mercury Verado V12 600 (2 x 600 HP) |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 gal |
| Water Capacity | 50 gal |
| Cabins / Heads | 2 Cabins / 1 Head |
| Max Speed | 53.7 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 39.5 mph |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Tiara Yachts.
You want a weekend boat with two real staterooms and a galley you can cook in, without taking on inboards or a crew. The 39 LE does it on two Mercury V12 600s and 500 gallons.
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Quick Verdict
- Two well-appointed sleeping quarters, a three-zone head and a below-deck galley with sink, microwave and cooktop, on a 39'6" hull an owner runs alone
- Tiara's own test sheet gives two optimum cruise settings on the 500-gallon tank: 34.5 mph at 4,500 rpm for 305 statute miles, and 39.5 mph at 5,000 rpm for 312 - the faster figure is also the longer-legged one
- Twin Mercury 600 V12 Verados with joystick piloting, Garmin 9219 displays and EmpirBus digital switching; 53.7 mph at 6,395 rpm on Tiara's test, idle to 30 mph in 11.5 seconds
Our Take
The 39 LE is the boat that makes the express-cruiser argument at a length where most builders have given up on it. Two well-appointed sleeping quarters, a three-zone head and a proper below-deck galley, on a 39'6" hull you run yourself, fuel at an outboard dock and service from the transom. That combination is the reason to look here.
Tiara's own test sheet is what makes it more than a brochure claim. Twin Mercury 600 V12s, 27,472 lbs as tested on the St. Lucie River in 15 to 20 knots of wind: 53.7 mph at 6,395 rpm, idle to 30 in 11.5 seconds. Then the part that matters - two published optimum cruise settings, 34.5 mph at 4,500 rpm for 305 statute miles and 39.5 mph at 5,000 rpm for 312. On this hull the faster of the two is also the longer-legged one, and both come off 90 percent of the 500-gallon tank, so the reserve is already inside the figure.
The galley being below deck is a deliberate choice and I think it is the right one - it keeps the cooking out of the social space instead of in the middle of it. Decide the cockpit module before you order, because Buffet Lounge and Adventure are different boats aft. And sit in both this and the 39 LS before you commit; they share a length, a beam and a deadrise angle and answer completely different questions.
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Tiara Yachts 39 LE Overview
The 39 LE is Tiara's luxury express: 39'6" overall with the integrated platform, on a 12'6" beam and a 3'8" draft, at 22,850 lbs dry with 21 degrees of deadrise at the transom.
The main deck is built around a salon social zone. The helm seat rotates inward and the companion seat adjusts to form an L-shaped lounge, so the front of the boat becomes seating the moment you shut the engines down.
Aft, the cockpit takes either the Buffet Lounge module or the Adventure module, with an aft-facing cockpit seat and storage working with either one.
Performance & Handling
Twin Mercury 600 V12 Verado outboards drive the 39 LE, with joystick piloting and Garmin 9219 touchscreens tied into EmpirBus digital switching at the helm.
On Tiara's own test - St. Lucie River, Stuart FL, 27,472 lbs as tested, three aboard, 15-20 knots of wind - the boat ran 53.7 mph at 6,395 rpm and reached 30 mph from idle in 11.5 seconds.
Tiara publishes two optimum cruise settings: 34.5 mph at 4,500 rpm for 305 statute miles, and 39.5 mph at 5,000 rpm for 312 statute miles. Both come off 90% of the 500-gallon tank, so the reserve is already accounted for - and on this hull the faster of the two is also the longer-legged one.
Interior & Accommodations
Two well-appointed sleeping quarters and a three-zone head sit below, which is what puts the 39 LE in express-cruiser territory rather than day-boat territory at this length.
The galley is placed below deck on purpose: it keeps the cooking out of the social space above rather than in the middle of it. It carries a sink, microwave and cooktop.
Above, the rotating helm seat and adjustable companion seat convert the forward helm area into an L-shaped lounge, and the aft cockpit changes character with the module you specify.
Market Position
The 39 LE opens Tiara's Luxury Express line, below the 43 LE and the 48 LE, and carries the same brief in a hull one owner can run alone.
It shares its 39'6" length, 12'6" beam and 21 degree deadrise with the 39 LS, and the two boats answer different questions. The LE puts the volume below deck - two sleeping quarters, a three-zone head, a galley - and runs 22,850 lbs dry. The LS keeps the volume on deck, with a walkaround layout and a portside terrace. Sit in both before you decide; the choice is about where you want the space, not how much boat you get.
Who the 39 LE Is For
Buy the 39 LE if the boat needs to sleep four and feed them properly, and you want that in something you can fuel at an outboard dock and service from the transom.
Specify the Buffet Lounge module if entertaining at anchor is the pattern, and the Adventure module if the cockpit needs to work. Step across to the 39 LS if a terrace and a walkaround deck matter more than the second stateroom, and step up to the 43 LE for the same idea with more of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Tiara 39 LE and the 39 LS?
Where the volume goes. Both are 39' 6" overall on a 12' 6" beam with 21 degrees of transom deadrise. The LE puts the space below - two sleeping quarters, a three-zone head and the galley - at 22,850 lbs dry and 3' 8" of draft. The LS keeps it on deck, with walkaround access and a fold-out portside terrace, at 21,339 lbs and 3' 5". Sit in both before you decide.
How fast is the Tiara 39 LE?
53.7 mph at 6,395 rpm on twin Mercury 600 Verado V12s, from Tiara's own test on the St. Lucie River at Stuart, Florida at 27,472 lbs as tested with three aboard. Wide open throttle burn is 103.1 gallons an hour, and idle to 30 mph takes 11.5 seconds.
What is the cruising range of the Tiara 39 LE?
305 statute miles at the 34.5 mph cruise setting, or 312 statute miles at 39.5 mph. Both come off 90 percent of the 500-gallon tank, so the reserve is already accounted for - and on this hull the faster of the two settings is also the longer-legged one.
How many cabins does the Tiara 39 LE have?
Two sleeping quarters and a three-zone head, all below deck, which is what puts the 39 LE in express-cruiser territory rather than day-boat territory at this length. The galley is below with them, carrying a sink, microwave and cooktop, so the cooking stays out of the social space above.