Before panic-proof,joystick-simple docking was introduced, many folks who bought a cruiser,
such as the Tiara 5800 Sovran, didn't want to dock it themselves.
Now we have Volvo Penta's IPS, which lets anyone handle a big boat with aplomb.

I got the pleasure of driving an IPS-equipped
5800 Sovran. Besides delivering a fun feel, low noise levels, high
efficiency, and, yes, dead-simple docking, IPS increases accommodation
space. For confirmation, glance belowdecks. Then take the wheel and send
another captain to the unemployment line.

Bigger , More,  Volvo Penta offers IPS 850, a D11 engine rated
at 670 bhp, which would allow for two engines aboard the 5800 Sovran to
net the same 1,300 bhp as the triple 435-bhp D6 IPS 600s. But by using
the shorter, lighter IPS 600s, Tiara saved 11" and 1,000 pounds per
engine. Plus, triple IPS 600s provide a better horsepower-to-weight
ratio and leave more space for accommodations than the two IPS 850s  

That engine room must be cramped  Well, take a look: You can
easily walk between and around the 5800 Sovran's engines. The 5800
Sovran's serviceability is so good, in fact, that when combined with the
IPS Electronic Vessel Control, which displays mechanical problems at the
helm in plain text. In fact, Tiara encourages owner access. Proof
is the huge stowage platform forward. Here's a spot where you could keep
a few kayaks, deck chairs, a deflated rib, and enough tools and spares,
including props, that your boat can get serviced regardless of your
destination. As an aside, IPS propsets aren't so heavy that a man with a
snorkel couldn't change them single-handed.

Besides the large engine room, I was impressed by 5800 Sovran's rigging.
Two big blowers, though not required on diesel-powered boats, will keep
the engine room cooler, which will subsequently keep the cabin cooler.
Wiring support and equipment labeling are superlative.

For more information on new and used Tiara's call Merv Monger # 954 701 4073