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Having a jib cunningham gives the headsail trimmers great upwind shape control. A double-ended 6:1 purchase is led aft along the toe rail in a cascade system using 40 mm T2 blocks. The T2s get tied to the toe rail so no additional holes are needed. The control line is led aft within easy reach of the trimmer and is cleated in a 498 Micro cam with Fast Release Fairlead.

Having a strong and easily controlled vang is critical given the T-10's Dacron main. The vang is comprised exclusively of 40 mm T2™ blocks and a lightweight, high-strength 20 mm lead ring on the boom. Most boats run a 16:1 for the vang, then do a split control line leading aft by way of 40 mm Carbo T2 and cheek blocks. The 150 cleat is on an X-Treme Angle Fairlead either side of cockpit. The fairlead is key so the vang can be trimmed, and more importantly eased, by any crew in the cockpit.

For both speed and precision trimming, the top T10s use a two-speed mainsheet system. The 4:1/16:1 system gives the main trimmer the line speed needed for rounding marks when the boom must come in fast at the leeward gate. The 16:1 fine tune is used when sailing upwind and every inch of sheet movement matters to the main trimmer when trying to get in the groove. A mix of 40 mm T2 and T2 Loops make up the fine tune while 75 mm Carbo singles carry the load on the boom.

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The Tartan 10 (also known as T-10) is a one-design boat that is easy to sail and race. The T-10s are easily identified because they have flush deck to facilitate movement during a race. Even though it’s a 40-year-old design, the T-10 remains a popular racing boat, especially in the US Great Lakes.

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LOA: 33.15 ft (10.10 m) LWL: 27.00 ft (8.23 m) Beam: 9.25 ft (2.82 m) S.A. (reported): 487.00 ft2 (45.24 m2) Draft (max): 5.83 ft (1.78 m) Displacement: 7,100 lb (3,221 kg) Ballast: 3,340 lb (1,515 kg) S.A./Disp.: 21.16 Bal./Disp.: 47.04 Disp./Len.: 161.03

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The Tartan 10 is a 33.14ft fractional sloop designed by S&S and built in fiberglass by Tartan Marine since 1978.

400 units have been built..

The Tartan 10 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.

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If you go back 25 years you'll remember that the J/24 told the sailing world, loud and clear, that the IOR was not the way to produce the most boat speed for a given LOA. IOR boats were initially tippy, broad beamed, relatively heavy, narrow in the ends and had disproportionally large foretriangles. This combination produced boats that, while fast upwind, especially in light air, were not much fun reaching and running in a breeze where their hull form limited them to displacement speeds and a rare, white-knuckled burst of surfing.

These tendencies were accentuated by the fact that sailmakers had us all convinced we needed to fly a blooper to gain that extra downwind speed. The only effective way of keeping a blooper filled was to sail the boat low, with the apparent aft of 160 degrees. Sailing low and at hull speed, the IOR boat was perched on its volume-challenged ends. The result was a boat that could round up or down at a moment's notice. Kind of like riding a football.

Rounding up is fine. Rounding down is another thing. With the spinnaker pole dragging through the water, the boom pointing skyward and the crew scrambling to the new high side, the skipper would usually give a command of "Aaaaaaaeeiii!" There had to be a better way to sail.

The S&S-designed Tartan Ten was introduced as a one-design that addressed the ills of the IOR type. The hull was narrow with plenty of volume in the ends, including a stern that was much broader than typical IOR types. The rig was a small foretriangle fractional rig and the boat had a D/L of 136 instead of the 190 of a typical IOR half-tonner class. It wasn't long before Tartan was building hundreds of Tens (more than 400) and the boats were being raced under every conceivable handicap rule (IOR excepted) and doing well. In 1999 there were still 35 boats competing for the North American Championships, and the class expects 45 boats at this year's nationals.

On the surface the biggest design change for the new Ten is the addition of a cabintrunk. This trunk doesn't intrude into the large cockpit area of the original. Certainly this large cockpit is one of the best selling-features of this design. The transom has been modified, without increasing the LOA, to include a short swim step. The mast, boom, keel and rudder are all interchangeable with the original Ten components. Among the 34 changes listed in the brochure are longer bunks, an enclosed head and a redesigned galley. The Ten has always been pretty Spartan below.

If you look at the current one-design classes you will see plenty of features that were used on the original Tartan Ten. The rig uses swept spreaders, no runners and a working jib. (Genoas are forbidden when racing one-design.) The advantage the new Ten has is that there is already a very well-established and active one-design class. The plug for the new Ten was the current North American champion Dora. It will be fun to watch and see if the new boats compete equally with the original boats.

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The Tartan Ten, also called the Tartan 10, is an American sailboat that was designed by Sparkman & Stephens as a one-design racer and was built between 1978 and 1988. The Tartan Ten design was developed into the LS-10 in the early 2000s.

The Tartan Ten is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with aluminum spars. It has a 7/8 fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 7,100 lb (3,221 kg) and carries 3,340 lb (1,515 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 5.83 ft (1.78 m) with the standard keel fitted.

The boat is fitted with a Farryman 9 hp (7 kW) diesel engine for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 19 U.S. gallons (72 L; 16 imp gal).

Being intended for racing, the design has a flush deck and very little interior space. There are six berths, including a bow "V"-berth, which has the head underneath and a privacy curtain. The galley is located amidships and includes a manual pump sink and a portable ice box. The chart table doubles as a galley table. The halyards are all internally-mounted, as is the reefing system and the 4:1 outhaul. The mast can be shaped by the shrouds and 4:1 mechanical advantage backstay. There are two jib sheet winches in the cockpit and two halyard winches on the cabin top. The boom vang has a 4:1 mechanical advantage and can also be employed as a preventer, when attached to the rail. A genoa track system was a factory option.

Lacking any cabin windows, ventilation is provided by a large deck hatch on the foredeck, which is also used to pass sails below for storage. The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 126.

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LOA: 33.14 ft LWL: 27.00 ft Beam: 9.25 ft Draft: 5.87 ft Displacement: 6700.00 lbs Ballast: 3340.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG/cored deck Rigging type: Fractional Sloop

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The Tartan Ten is an older boat that is great for young professionals wanting to race competitively in one of the largest one design classes in the nation.  The T-10 is great for sailors who want to keep their budgets manageable and still maintain a race-ready vessel.

A 33′ foot monohull, the T-10 is a 7/8 th ’s fractional rigged sloop and is well designed for both a casual family cruise and competitive racing; both offshore and around the buoys. These boats are also nice if you are limited in the number of crew members available for a regatta.  The boat can easily be sailed with five to seven people in a race and when cruising don’t require more than two or three individuals.  The 9’6″ cockpit allows for plenty of room for guests and the 6 foot draft allows the boat to maneuver easily in shallower water.  The T-10 has a large and devoted following in the Great Lakes, especially Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.  This is very often the largest class entry in the Chicago NOOD regatta and there are often upwards of 30 boats at the North American Championships each year.

In 2001 a new boat was created by Larsen boats in collaboration with Rich Sterns and SOCA boats.  This new vessel has the identical hull design as the T-10 with a completely remodeled deck and cabin. This new design, called the LS-10, allows for more headroom down below and the luxuries of a newer model boat—like a real head—while still being allowed to sail in the same one design class as the classic Tartan-10.

The T-10 class association maintains rigorous standards for both the T-10’s and LS-10’s in order to keep all the boats on a level playing field.  There is a weight limitation for the boat and crew at all regattas as well as strict measurements regarding sail cut and mast rake.  Any infractions on these rules and standards are punished severely. 

All in all, the Tartan 10, though an older boat, is still very relevant today.  This is a classic boat design that allows for great one design racing.  One of the best aspects of these boats is their affordability—the Tartan 10 allows for a great racing boat at a fraction of the cost of the larger boats and newer models being made today, 

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1980 Tartan Ten

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1980 Tartan 10 #268 $9,800/custom trailer. Tartan Tens are a classic vessels that remain popular year after year. The class organization has hundreds of active members who race competitively throughout the country. What I like best about the T-10 is that it is a lively, fun boat to sail. Its spacious flush deck and large cockpit make it great for day-sailing with family and friends. This is a solid boat, recently re-cored and repainted with white Awlgrip(some pre-painted pix of the original boat when it was blue). While this boat is currently set up for day-sailing and coastal cruising, it can easily be made race-ready. Very simple interior, clean deck. A little polishing and cosmetic work would make this boat worth thousands more. I simply do not have time to do so. The tandem trailer is custom made for the boat, but could easily be modified to fit other boats. For that reason, I would consider selling the boat without the trailer for $6,800. Re-cored hull and deck Hull repainted with Awlgrip in 2015. Furlex Jib furler (regular wire headstay available instead) Stack-Pak mainsail cover Above Deck shroud chainplates VC 17 bottom Yanmar 2QM (15hp) diesel, complete rebuild in 2017 Good sails, plus 1.5 oz Spinnaker Custom highway trailer, tandem.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

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Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

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This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

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This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Tartan 33: Scheel Keel Pioneer

The tartan 33’s offshore ambitions are evident in cynosure, owned by practical sailor contributor bill herrmann..

By the late 1970s, the old Tartan 34 had become very dated. The boat had been in production for a decade, and hundreds of families had cut their racing and cruising teeth on the S&S keel/centerboarder. But the market was changing. Boats were faster and lighter, keels and rigs more efficient, interiors roomier and more functional.

Tartan 33 Specs

In 1978, Tartan brought out the Tartan Ten, a 33-foot, fairly light, fractionally-rigged “offshore one design.” The boat was a huge success: fast, easy to sail, and unencumbered by the design limitations of a rating rule.

But the Tartan Ten had one big problem: limited accommodations with stooping headroom, an interior most kindly described as spartan. A hardy crew could take the Tartan Ten on a multi-day race such as the Mackinac, and you might even coax your family aboard for a weekend of camping out. But cruising or extended racing in comfort? Forget it!

If, however, you could combine the size and performance of the Tartan Ten with a boat having decent accommodations, you had a good shot at a winning combination, particularly in a time when interest in sailing was growing at an astounding rate. As a bonus, the venerable Tartan 34 could be retired with the dignity she deserved.

The answer to all these prayers was the Tartan 33. Introduced as a 1979 model, the Tartan 33 bore a strong resemblance to the Tartan Ten, with a big fractional rig, flattish sheer, and wide stern. But unlike the Tartan Ten, the new 33 had good accommodations.

The Tartan 33 was a moderate success, with about 220 boats built over a five-year period. The fractional rig, touted as being easier to handle due to smaller headsails, may have turned off some customers who associated that type of rig with high performance boats such as J/24s and 12 meters. The slotted aluminum toe-rail of the 33 was more reminiscent of Tartan’s racing boats, such as the 41 and the Ten, than it was of a high-quality cruiser/racer.

In 1984, the Tartan 33 went out of production. In its place came the “new” Tartan 34, a boat that could directly cash in on the reputation of the famous old Tartan 34. Interestingly, the new Tartan 34 is the Tartan 33, with the stern drawn out 9 inches to a more pleasing termination, the interior redesigned to meet market demands, and the 33’s fractional rig replaced by the masthead rig of the Tartan 33R.

Compared to the Tartan 33, the new 34 is more finely finished, with teak toerails and nicer interior detailing.

When first introduced, the Tartan 33 had a base price of just over $46,000. By the time production ceased, the base price had increased to $66,000. Remember, those were the years of double-digit inflation.

Sailing Performance

As originally configured—Scheel keel and fractional rig—performance of the Tartan 33 might be a little disappointing for someone coming from a Tartan Ten, but is certainly on a par with most other boats of the same size, type, and vintage. In absolute terms the Tartan 33 is spritely, but not stunning, with a PHRF rating of about 160. By comparison, the old C&C 34—a good all-around cruiser/racer from the same period—rates 144, 16 seconds per mile faster. The C&C 34 and Tartan 33 are almost identical in length, sail area, and displacement.

In lighter winds, the fractionally-rigged Tartan 33 is at its biggest disadvantage, particularly off the wind. The big mainsail allows you to sail fairly low, but you go pretty slow. By comparison, a boat with a big masthead spinnaker will be sailing a little higher and quite a bit faster for optimum off-wind VMG in the same conditions.

The Tartan 33’s interior departs from the norms for cruising boats in this area. Most owners who have lived with the interior for some time find it quite workable, but the boat’s successor, the T-34, better addresses the cruising sailor’s accommodation needs.

• Bifold doors separate main cabin from the head, which extends across the width of the boat, just aft of the v-berth. The drop-down table dines four comfortably. A short settee—less than 5-feet long—with the icebox occupying a high counter at what would normally be the head of the berth.

• The L-shaped galley is serviceable but counter space is at a premium.

• A quarterberth offers snug cubby for guests, but its usual function is a mini-garage.

• The navigator sits in a snug cutout, so it’s a bit of a stretch to reach the electrical panel outboard. Laptop navigation is unimpeded.

• Owners praise the joinery on the Tartan. There are no veneer laminates, only finely joined solid wood. There is more storage than one would expect in a boat of this size.

IMS (International Measurement System) velocity predictions show that the Scheel keel Tartan 33 must in general be sailed a little lower and flatter than a comparable fin keel boat, although the 33’s righting moment is very similar to that of a fin keel boat of the same size and type, as is her range of positive stability.

The Tartan 33 was not designed to any rating rule, but a number have been rated under the IMS. In some areas, there are enough of the boats to allow them to sail together as a one-design class, but the boat is not fast enough in absolute terms to stir the blood of most sailors interested in one-design racing. In addition, Tartan 33 sailors disagree on the proper amount of headsail overlap for the boat, making level racing more difficult.

To offset the rather average performance of the Tartan 33, the 33R was introduced in 1982. The 33—“R” for “Racing”—has a deep fin keel and a double-spreader masthead rig. The difference in performance between the 33 and the 33R is pretty amazing: the 33R is almost 30 seconds per mile faster than the stock 33, even though the sail area is almost identical.

Righting moment of the fin keel and Scheel keel boats is virtually the same, so the extra performance isn’t the result of increased stability. The combination of the fin keel and the masthead rig is simply faster in most conditions.

It’s interesting to compare the performance with the new 34, which combines the Scheel keel of the 33 with the masthead rig of the 33R. Although the specifications for the 33 say the boat is a thousand pounds lighter than the 34, the 33 was never as light as that. The typical 33, in IMS measurement trim, weighs pretty much the same as the new 34—11,000 pounds.

Typically, the 34 has a PHRF rating of about 141 with the optional deep keel, 147 with the standard Scheel keel. This places the 34 pretty squarely between the 33 and the 33R in the performance spectrum, suggesting that the masthead rig accounts for about half the performance difference between the 33 and the 33R.

In order to keep the rig simple, the 33 was designed without running backstays. Instead, forestay tension is maintained by carrying a lot of load on the swept-back upper shrouds. Some 33s that have been actively raced have added running backstays, but they are not necessary if the boat is used strictly for cruising. Our experience with fractional rigs of larger boats is that it is very difficult to maintain adequate headstay tension without runners or jumpers, even though runners are a pain for shorthanded sailing.

If you want the best performance in a Tartan 33, there’s no question that you should look for a 33R. It may be a long look, as relatively few of the higher-performance boats were built. The 33R’s draft of over 6’ 3” could be a disadvantage in areas of shoal water.

The Tartan 33’s deck features are consistent with the boat’s aims to be a multipurpose boat that will appeal to Wednesday night racers and family cruisers alike—and, with some upgrades, be capable of serious offshore adventures.

• Visibility from the helm is excellent and cut outs in the dodger breakwater offer a convenient slot for halyards and reefing lines to be led aft, making it easier to change the sail plan without going forward.

• Cast bronze corner protectors and a rugged 10-inch stern cleat are typical of the hardware throughout.

• Handholds extend forward of the mast. The non-skid is surprisingly grippy even on older boats.

• Anchor rollers and windlasses were not standard, but many owners have added them. The condition of the deck surrounding any aftermarket additions should be closely inspected.

• The Lewmar 40 winches were standard. Many owners have upgraded to self-tailing winches.

One advantage of the fractionally-rigged boat’s large mainsail—it’s just over 300 square feet, about what you’d find on most masthead-rigged 37-footers—is that the boat balances and sails reasonably well under mainsail alone. This is a useful feature for shorthanded cruising, when you may find yourself circling a harbor under sail looking for a place to anchor. With the Tartan 33, you can drop the jib and clear the foredeck for anchoring while still maintaining good sailing ability under mainsail.

Shrouds are set well inboard, and you’ll almost always find inboard genoa tracks just outboard of the cabin trunk, even though it was an option.

Wheel steering was standard on the boat, and the 32-inch wheel provides plenty of power as well as good feedback. The rudder is partially protected by a vestigial skeg, and is a deep, high-aspect-ratio appendage— practically parallel-sided in profile— rather than the more efficient elliptical shape seen in more modern racing boats and performance cruisers.

Most of the new boat owners who completed our first survey praised the Tartan 33 for its practical features.

A Lively Ride

The boat is tender, lively, solid, and fun to sail. We got oversize self-tailing winches, and the longer we own the boat, the more convinced we are of this choice. The fractional rig and good cockpit layout allow my wife and me to handle the boat in safety and comfort in high winds and heavy seas. The Scheel keel offers shallow draft with good stability, but performance is a little poor close hauled in slop and light air.

J.D. Cowan Columbus, OH 1980 model

Downwind scooter

With a fractional rig and Scheel keel, she cannot point as well as comparable masthead boats, but the large main gives an off-wind advantage. Since Tartan came out with the 33R with masthead rig and fin keel, I assume that the upwind performance of my boat did not appeal to some racers.

The lower lifelines interfered with the winch handles on the original Lewmar 40s. I eventually put on Lewmar 44 self-tailers, which are taller and allow the handles to swing between the lifelines.

Construction is excellent for a production boat The interior is not as plush as some cruising boats, but it is very utilitarian. For a cruising boat with good racing potential, my boat is fine. It’s my aim to make the boat I have more competitive, not to look for greener pastures with another boat.

D.N. Pevos W. Bloomfield, MI 1980 model

Key Additions

I added a propane stove, larger winches, electric refrigeration, an electric anchor windlass, and larger batteries. I also led the halyards back to the cockpit. I bought the boat for ease of singlehanding (I’m a 5’ tall, lightweight female). I live aboard for much of the summer. The interior is a palace for one, fine for two, a bit tight for three, but in a pinch, okay for four.

R.E. Cathou Lexington, MA 1980 model

The boat is strong and extremely seaworthy. Poor upwind performance is my greatest frustration. The huge main means that I must reef early. The boat is perfectly balanced with a working jib and a full main, but this isn’t exactly optimum for racing. Warranty claims included minor flaws in the gelcoat, which Tartan repaired shortly after delivery. A great designer (S&S) and a good builder equal strength and quality.

B. Weiss Stamford, CT 1981 model

Cockpit layout is efficient for sailing, but is somewhat better for cruising than for racing. A mainsheet traveler spans the cockpit well, just forward of the wheel, and genoa sheet winches are outboard of the main coamings, just forward of the traveler. For racing, it would be better to have the genoa winches further forward, so that trimmers would be well clear of the helmsman, and their weight would be further forward. For single-handed or shorthanded cruising, however, the location is almost ideal.

Unfortunately, self-tailing winches were not standard equipment. The stock Lewmar 40s are about the right size for the fractional foretriangle, but would be a little small on a masthead rig with a 150% genoa. Sparkman & Stephens is one firm that can always be counted on to design in a molded dodger breakwater, and Tartan has faithfully put them on their cruiser/racers over the years. Other builders should take note of the simple, functional breakwater on the Tartan 33, which has openings molded in to allow halyards to be led aft if you want to set the boat up for singlehanding.

Construction

Tartan has always had the reputation of being one of the country’s higher-quality production builders, and they deserve it. In general, owners report very few construction shortcomings, and very few warranty claims.

Four owners in our survey had gelcoat blistering problems. That does not constitute an unusually large percentage, but interestingly, the boats reported as having blisters were two pairs that were sequential in the production series. That may be a coincidence, but it’s an unusual one.

Balsa coring is used in both the hull and deck of the Tartan 33. If you replace or move any deck or hull fittings, be sure to seal any exposed balsa with epoxy resin before installing new hardware.

The hull-to-deck joint is made with a standard inward-turning hull flange, overlapped by the deck molding, which is bolted to the hull through an anodized aluminum toerail. The joint is bedded with both butyl and polysulfide. Builders like to use butyl as a bedding compound, since it’s cleaner to use than most gunned compounds such as polysulfide or polyurethane. Butyl has no adhesive properties, however, and in our experience it can be squeezed out of a joint over time if you continue to tighten down bolts to cure a leak. Since only one owner in our survey reported any deck leaks, Tartan’s combination seems to work well.

Several owners complain about the lack of a top-loading anchor well. Wells can be a nuisance when racing, since they frequently hold a fair amount of water. For coast-hopping, however, an top-loading well in the lets you easily clear the foredeck of gear.

There is an absolute minimum of exterior wood on the Tartan 33: handrails atop the cabin, trim around the companionway. The boat is much more austere than you think of when Tartan comes to mind, but the racing Tartans have always been pretty basic.

Two-tone decks were an option, although the standard monotone deck was available either in white or a light buff. With the two-tone deck package, non-skid areas on the deck, coaming tops, cockpit seats and deckhouse were a nice buff color, contrasting with the stark white of the rest of the deck molding. If you buy a monotone boat, the areas could be painted a contrasting color. A white Tartan 33 with white monotone decks is a plain vanilla boat, indeed.

You’ll find a three-cylinder, 24-hp Universal diesel in every Tartan 33. Owners report that the engine has been smooth-running and reliable, and that it’s adequate power for the boat. An aluminum fuel tank holds 26 gallons, giving a range of about 200 miles under power.

All in all, there’s little to quibble with in the design and construction of the Tartan 33: it’s simple, straightforward, and well executed.

The interior layout of the Tartan 33 has both fans and detractors. The head configuration, for example, is something you either love or hate. To give more room, particularly for showering, the head compartment runs the full width of the boat. A bi-fold door shuts off the head from the forward cabin, and another bi-fold door closes the head to the main cabin. Two opening ports provide ventilation in fair weather.

The difficulty with this arrangement is that you cannot get either into or out of the forward cabin if someone is using the head. This wouldn’t be a problem for cruising with a couple, but it could be a nuisance with a lot of people aboard. Closing the door to the forward cabin also cuts off ventilation forward, unless the weather is good enough to have the foredeck hatch open.

The problem is made even worse when the insert is used in the V-berth to form a double. This completely eliminates any standing room in the cabin, so that you climb into the berth directly from the head compartment.

It works, but there’s a fair amount of psychological resistance to the arrangement, since it is one usually seen on smaller boats.

Ironically, the full-width head is a really good one, with plenty of elbow room for showering and dressing. Even without the berth insert in place, standing room in the forward cabin is marginal, and headroom is very limited.

While the forward berths are quite long, they are extremely narrow at the foot, so that two tall people will be tangling feet if they use the berths as two singles. As a double, sleeping parallel to the centerline, this is less of a problem.

My 1980 Tartan 33 Cynosure still turns heads. But like any piece of machinery, the Tartan 33 needs to be maintained. For someone looking at a used Tartan 33, or other Tartan from that era, here are some areas of concern.

• Chain plate area – Tartan chain plates are a flat slab of stainless steel that passes through the deck and mounts to the mid-ship bulkhead. The through-deck area includes an escutcheon plate. Part of normal maintenance is renewing the chalking/waterproofing in this area. Throughdeck leaks usually first show as discoloration on the chain plate. Leaks can lead to bulkhead damages as well.
• Genoa tracks – As these boats age, the waterproofing on the Genoa tracks needs renewing. The good news is that the port side is super easy. Remove a piece of molding over the pilot berth, and with some help from someone topside you can loosen the fasteners. The starboard side is not so easy. To access the nuts under the Genoa track requires removing the top of the cabinets and one of the partitions.
• Portlights – At this point in their life cycle the Beckson ports are likely to leak, which stains or harms the interior teak. It is possible to replace the lenses and renew (clean) the rubber gaskets, but purchasing new Beckson ports is often the best option.
• Engine – The Universal 5424 /Kubota engine is a classic old-school diesel. Be sure to show the engine you care- change the oil, give her clean fuel and keep her cool, and she will run fine. At this point in the engine’s life consider replacing the glow plugs and replacing or rebuilding the injectors.
• Starboard drinking water tank- These tanks are famous for leaking. I finally decided to place a collapsible tank inside my existing tank.

Room for improvement

• Sails – The best way to both enhance your ride and be the envy of sailors with newer production boats is to put a good set of sails on her.
• Jib shaping – the T-33 is a roller furling fractional rig with the ability to point fairly well. The compromise to this design is that keeping the correct jib sheet angle (vertical and inboard/outboard) is a challenge. The reward for good sail quality and good sheet angle is a peppy old boat (think 60% TWS).  So how do you get your jib angle right?

1) Purchase Garhauer adjustable cars. This relatively inexpensive upgrade allows you to easily open and close the leech regardless of reef.

2) Purchase 2-3 snatch blocks. When the AWA is 80 degrees or higher, the jib develops a hook. This is where the slotted toe rail comes in handy (aside from not needing varnish). Take the jib sheet through a snatch block mounted at the boarding gate and then through the genoa car (pulled fully aft), which creates an effective jib shape.

• Jib size – When I purchased my boat she had a 135 and a 150 that was a thin light-air sail. I found the 150 to be simply too much sail in winds above 10 knots. When it came time to replace my jib, I purchased a 135%, 8.1-oz., tri-radial jib. Soon after, she had a matching 8.1-oz. tri-radial main (see cover photo).
• Main sail trim – The relatively large main sail requires attention. The T-33 likes to sail more upright so be ready to ease the main (under-trim) in the gusts.
• Ice box – Most of these boats have been retrofitted with refrigeration. Consider adding 1” of pink foam to make the ice box more efficient.
• Cabin overhead – when replacing the wood and fabric in my overhead I placed ½-inch insulation and added recessed lighting. Replacing the wood and fabric eliminated the old-boat-smell. Adding recessed lighting with switches by the companionway made the cabin much brighter.
• Countertops – The paucity of veneer, means dings to the wood can be oiled to darken, which then become part of the boat’s patina. The exception is its Formica countertops, which will yellow with age. With some basic wood working skills, the Formica can be easily replaced.

Practical Sailor boat reviewer and products and electronics tester Capt. William Herrmann is a delivery skipper based in St. Petersburg, Florida. His website is www.uscgcaptain.com .

The main cabin layout is also unusual. To starboard, there is a fairly standard settee that extends to form a reasonably-sized double, with a shelf outboard. A dining table folds up against the starboard forward bulkhead.

On the port side, the arrangement is less standard. Instead of a normal settee berth, there is a short settee—less than 5-feet long—with the icebox occupying a high counter at what would normally be the head of the berth. This short settee could function as a berth for a child, but obviously not for an adult. Outboard of the settee, there is a narrow pilot berth, which is comfortable and secure, and fortunately isn’t jammed as high under the side decks as they frequently are.

Main cabin ventilation is provided by six opening ports, two cowl vents in dorade boxes, and an aluminum-framed centerline hatch, which was an option, but a common one.

The galley—aft on the starboard side—is not the most efficient in the world, since you have to turn around and step across the main cabin to reach the icebox. In addition, the icebox top is the only usable food preparation counter space, which puts the cook in the middle of the main cabin traffic flow.

A two-burner alcohol stove was standard equipment, but a large percentage of boats have the optional three-burner gimbaled alcohol stove with oven. A deep single sink is just aft of the stove, but it’s a bit of a reach to use, since the flat of the cabin sole doesn’t extend very far outboard in this part of the hull.

Aft of the icebox is a sit-down chart table. The working surface is a reasonable size, and the outboard locker could be sacrificed for the installation of electronics.

While there is a contoured, upholstered seat for the nav station, it does not exactly face the chart table, and it is offset from the center of the table. The navigator has to make a bit of a stretch to reach the outboard part of the table, or to use any electronics that might be mounted outboard.

Tartan 33 in Context

Aft of the nav station is a big double quarterberth. A drop-in insert which covers the nav station seat forms the head of the inboard portion of the quarterberth, although the berth can be used as a single without disturbing the navigator. This is basically the same quarterberth layout used in the Tartan 37. Awkward on the 37, it’s a bit more acceptable on a smaller boat where space is at even more of a premium.

Most owners who have lived with the interior for some time find it quite workable. A top Tartan dealer told us, however, that he has definitely seen buyer resistance to it. Certainly the redesigned interior of the Tartan 34 is substantially better.

Conclusions

If you’re looking for a fairly fast, high-quality, late model cruiser/racer, with a great owner support group, the Tartan 33 is a good choice. In general, prices will be very comparable to those of other quality boats of the same size and vintage, such as the C&C 34 and Sabre 34. Performance of these three boats is also similar.

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Thank you for the well researched and informative review with comparisons for Tartan 33. Especially good consideration of sails and adjustments.

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Sailboat Review: Tartan 365

• By Mark Pillsbury
• June 15, 2023

Speaking on behalf of the 2023 Boat of the Year team, I can say none of us could have predicted a better grand finale to our multiple days of sea trials that immediately followed the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, this past October . With 17 boats in the hunt for honors, we lucked out with two days of blue skies and honking northerlies, followed by a windshift to the south that picked up where the previous breezes left off. It was the first time I can remember when every entry enjoyed such generosity from the Chesapeake wind gods. And by the time we boarded our last vessel—the handsome and rugged Tartan 365—along with designer Tim Jackett, the whitecap-covered bay was the ideal venue for a performance cruiser to, well, perform.

I’ll let my colleague Herb McCormick, describe the scene: “On a sporty Chesapeake Bay day with choppy seas and gusty winds—the sort of conditions where prudence might’ve called for a reef or maybe two in the main—we instead opted for a full-hoist mainsail and were treated to one of the best test sails in our entire Boat of the Year sea trials. 

“With the efficient double-­headsail Cruise Control Rig, we dialed up the staysail, which provided plenty of grunt going to weather and ample horsepower off the breeze. At the wheel, the helm was light and exact; down below, out of the fray, all was tight and quiet. The 365 certainly wasn’t one of the larger boats in the contest, but the size and dimensions seem just about ideal for a cruising couple, and it was clear that the boat would happily take you just about anywhere you wished to go.”

Alrighty then. Once we’d all taken a turn at the wheel and confirmed the agility of the boat pounding to weather, we cracked off, furled the working jib, and rolled out the big reacher—a convenient way to shift gears using the Cruise Control Rig. With breeze abaft the beam, we headed for the United States Naval Academy and the mouth of the Severn River, the 365 trucking along as though riding on rails. And once we learned that it was Jackett’s first time aboard the boat under sail, we turned over the helm to its creator. We sat back and enjoyed what turned into a flat-water ride to remember through a long New England winter.

Tartan has been building boats in Ohio since 1960, and Jackett has been at the drawing board, initially in collaboration with Sparkman & Stephens and later with an in-house design team, since 1977. The decades-long ­collaboration has resulted in a long run of fine-sailing cruising sailboats, with deck layouts, equipment, and interior accommodations designed to meet the needs of owners who often sail shorthanded or with occasional family and guests aboard. Several models have won top honors in Cruising World ’s Boat of the Year contests, including the 365, which was named 2023 Best Midsize Cruiser .

The company was purchased by Seattle Yachts in 2020, and during the pandemic, manufacturing was moved from Fairport Harbor to a new facility in Painesville, Ohio. Besides being chief designer, Jackett now also manages production.

The 365’s fiberglass hull is foam-cored and infused using epoxy vinylester resin; the deck is cored with balsa and infused with epoxy. Hull and deck penetrations are through solid-glass windows; aluminum plates are added to the laminate where hardware is mounted. The primary bulkheads are foam-cored too, with rich wood veneers on exposed surfaces. The boat we saw in Annapolis had a light-cherry interior and solid-wood furniture; teak and maple are also options. 

The layout and fit-and-finish of the interior are as upscale as they are practical. The owner’s berth is forward. In the salon, a centerline drop-leaf table sits just abaft the mast, with settees to either side. A galley is aft and to port; a full nav station sits opposite. There’s generous counter space for a boat of this size, and deep fiddles will keep dishes and ingredients where they belong underway. Abaft the companionway, there’s a double-berth guest stateroom to port and a head to ­starboard, with stowage behind. All told, there can be berths for six to seven crew.

I really liked the look of the cherry furniture and ­aqua-colored cushions set off against a white cabin top. The interior popped.

Tartan makes its own carbon-fiber masts and booms, both of which come as standard equipment. Jackett says that they add to the vessel’s inherent stability because they reduce weight aloft and the tendency for hobbyhorsing in a seaway. The 365 in Annapolis sported an optional Leisure Furl boom that worked flawlessly when we set sail. The single rudder has a carbon-fiber shaft, held in place by Jefa bearings, making the twin-helm Edson steering butter-smooth.

If I had a need to pick a nit, it would be the cam cleats used to secure the furling lines for the headsails. They are located along the lifelines, just outside the port cockpit coaming, where they can be inadvertently released, as we found out during one of our upwind tacks. A cleat or other positive locking mechanism would be an easy fix, I’d guess.

Otherwise, I thought that the topsides ergonomics worked quite well. Hardware and electronics from Harken, Raymarine and the like were top-notch, and sails were by Sobstad. There was plenty of room abaft the wheels to work, seating forward in the cockpit was comfortable, and the wide side decks going forward were easy to traverse. Overall, the feeling was snug, I noted, which it should be on a cruising boat, where the crew wants to sail safely and stay rested for the long haul.

Perhaps my fellow judge Ed Sherman summed up the Tartan 365 most succinctly: “First class all the way here.” 

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Boat of the Year judge and CW editor­-at-large Mark Pillsbury is a die-hard sailor who has owned a number of sailboats, including a Sabre 34, on which he lived for 15 years.

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1975 Tartan 30

Cambridge, Maryland

Make Tartan

Category Sloop

Posted 1 Month Ago

As per the owner, all sails are in good shape, the canvas was recently replaced. The decks were painted with interlux Perfection 3 years ago with Kiwigrip applied for a nonskid surface. All port holes were re-bedded at that time as well. Life lines are Dyneema and are in great shape and decks are solid with no known soft spots. Stock #352548 Powered by the original Atomic-4 gas inboard engine, capable of taking you wherever you want to go! The beauty of the Tartan 30 lay in its resemblance to the popular Tartan 34, at least above the waterline. The yacht has a graceful sheer and an uncluttered deck trimmed conservatively with hints of teak. It is well proportioned; the just-under-30-feet length pairs nicely with the 10-foot beam. A quick scan of the hull, stainless steel deck fittings, sensible cockpit layout and the performance-driven keel and rudder combination make it clear this is a yacht designed for ocean racing as well as weekend cruising. The mast steps through the deck to the lead ballast for additional strength. The deck is plywood-cored fiberglass sandwich construction. Single lower and upper shrouds are brought inboard to bulkhead-fastened chainplates, providing the yacht with closer-winded sailing ability and easier access to the foredeck. The Tartan 30 is an ideal used boat choice for a small family looking to sail offshore in varying sea conditions or simply wanting to have fun racing around the buoys with line-honors confidence. This small cruiser is well built, easy to handle and relatively economical to maintain. Reason for selling is doesn't use enough.

1981 Tartan T-10

Waukegan, Illinois

Category Racer Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1981 Tartan T-10 .

2000 Tartan LS-10

Mattituck, New York

Model LS-10

2000 Tartan LS-10, LS-10#401 LS-10, Lunatic Fringe. Boat is located in Cutchogue, on eastern Long Island. Original owners, boat has been stored indoors every winter. Custom bottom job: Interlux Barrier Coat & VC Offshore Paint. Proven race winner, Block Island RW 2001, places in multiple Block Island Race Weeks, Newport, and Key West Race Weeks. Winner of many Eastern Long Island fleet awards including 2 Whitebread overall wins, and many more. Great PHRF boat, or T-10 one design. Raymarine Electronics. Boat has following sails: (2) Doyle Kevlar Mains, (1) Doyle class main, (2) Doyle Kevlar Class Jibs, (1) Doyle Kevlar # 2 Genoa, (1) Doyle # 1 Genoa , (1) North Spinnaker, (1) Doyle spinnaker & many practice sails. Custom roadworthy trailer. For more info & test sail please contact Rob Lehnert at 631-734-8362 or email: [email protected] by Sparkman and Stephens, the original concept of the T-Ten was to create a fun offshore boat with great sailing characteristics and weekend capabilities. What emerged was the first true offshore one design boat. The boat was an immediate success. More than 380 of these boats were delivered and most are still actively sailed and raced across the country.The New LS10 is the modern fruition of this highly successful design with an updated deck that incorporates a full cabinhouse designed to provide more headroom. A fully enclosed head, convenient galley and optional fold-away table enhance the comfortable space below for entertaining or cruising. $55000

1985 Tartan T-28

Kemah, Texas

1985 Tartan T-28, 1985 TARTAN T-28 28 ft. sailboat. The Tartan 28 has a reputation as a fast racer and at the same time a comfortable and spacious family crusier.LOA 28' 3"LWL 23' 3"Beam 9' 10"Draft 4' 11"Displacement 7,450 lbs,15 HP Yanmar diesel,Engine just serviced with all new filters, 5 sails including: Mainsail, 155%, 135%, 125%, 95% genoa,Double spreader rig,Roller Furling,Spinnaker Pole,Bimini,Cockpit Cushions,Backstay Adjuster,Manual head & holding tank. Hot & cold pressure water,2 burner stove w/bottom grill. Sink with H& C pressure water,12/110 shore power,Two 12 volt batteries in plastic boxes w/holdowns, Battery switch,12 volt lighting throughout, Ice box,Stereo, 2 electric bilge pumps w/float switches,VHF radio,Portable A/C unit,Depth Finder,New Teak and Holly sole,Interior cushions in excellent condition.Located at Watergate Marina Kemah, TX $17500.00

1982 Supreme Quality TARTAN Racer/Cruiser Sailboat 33'

Chicago, Illinois

Make TARTAN

Category Cruiser Boats

Length 33.0

PERSONAL INFO MY CLIENT HAS OWNED THIS BOAT FOR THE LAST 18 YEARS THERE WAS A TON OF ADDITIONAL INFO THAT I WANTED TO POST - BUT THE AD WOULDN'T LET ME ADD ANY MORE FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE EMAIL BACK PHONE # & I WILL PASS ALONG TO MY CLIENT, JOHN THE BOAT IS MOORED AT DUSABLE HARBOR IN CHICAGO (CLOSE TO NAVY PIER) Tartan 33 Designer: Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. Manufactured: 1979 – 1984 LOA: 33.67’ 33 Fractional Model: I: 36.50’ J: 12.50’ P: 41.75’ E: 14.50’ LWL: 28.83’ 33 Racing Model: I: 44.75’ J: 13.56’ P: 39.18’ E: 11.87’ Draft: Scheel – 4.46’ Deep Fin – 6.25’ Capacities: Ballast: 4,400 lbs. Fuel: 26 gal Displacement: 10,000 lbs. Water: 62 gal. Consisting of two tanks: 32 gal stbd. / 30 gal in the V-berth Bridge Clearance: Fractional Model: 51.50’ Racing Model: 48.50’ Holding: 19 gal. Sail Area: Fractional Model: 531.00’ sq. Racing Model: 535.94’ sq. Engine: Universal #5424, 24 h.p. Beam: 10.96’ Ratio: 2:1 PHRF: Fractional – Approx. 159 / Racing – Approx. 135 Prop: 2 Blade: 16x11x1 / 3 Blade: 16x10x1 TARTAN 33 EQUIPMENT LIST - 2 DANFORTH ANCHORS - ALL NEW PORTS 2013 - ASYMETRICAL SPINNAKER - BOTTOM REDONE 3 SEASONS AGO - COCKPIT CUSHIONS WITH REMOVABLE SUNBRELLA COVERS (FOR WASHING) - FORESPAR WHISKER POLE WITH MAST TRACK - GARMIN COLOR 640 TOUCH SCREEN GPS - HARKEN ROLLER FURLING SYSTEM - HATCH GASKETS REPLACED 2013 - HOT WATER HEATER ELECTRIC AND ENGINE HEATED - JIB 2 SEASONS OLD - LEATHER COVERED WHEEL - LED RUNNING LIGHTS - MAINSAIL APPROX 6 SEASONS OLD IN GOOD SHAPE - MANY FENDERS - OVER 6’ CABIN HEADROOM - PRESSURED ALCOHOL OVEN - PRESSURIZED WATER SYSTEM - RIGGING RUN FROM THE MAST TO THE COCKPIT - SHOREPOWER CONNECTION AND 35’ CORD - SOLID TEAK INTERIOR - STEREO WITH CD & IPOD DIRECT CONNECTIVITY AND REMOTE - UNIVERSAL 24HP 3 CYLINDER DIESEL MOTOR - WINDLASS WITH CONTROLS AT THE BOW AND IN THE COCKPIT ENGINE INFO THE ENGINE BRAND IS WESTERBEKE THERE IS NO METER ON IT, BUT WAS VERY LIGHTLY USED 95% OF THE TIME IT WAS ONLY USED TO MOTOR OUT OF THE HARBOR IF FIRES UP RIGHT AWAY AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR UPDATES ? ALL NEW PORTS 2013 ? ANDERSEN 46 SELF TAILING WINCHES ? DOYLE ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER ELECTRIC WINDLASS ? NEWER ROLLER FURLING ? UK JIB 2 YEARS OLD ? BOTTOM REDONE 2011 ? DC TO AC INVERTER ? MUCH MORE... ? NEW CUSTOM OVERSIZED HOLDING TANK ? WHISKER POLE & TRACK

1982 TARTAN Sailboat 33'

All new ports 2013 UK Jib 2 years old Andersen 46 Self Tailing Winches Newer Roller furling Doyle Asymmetrical Spinnaker Electric Windlass Bottom redone 2011 Whisker Pole & Track DC to AC Inverter New Custom Oversized Holding Tank Much more... Tartan 33 Designer: Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. Manufactured: 1979 – 1984 LOA: 33.67’ 33 Fractional Model: I: 36.50’ J: 12.50’ P: 41.75’ E: 14.50’ LWL: 28.83’ 33 Racing Model: I: 44.75’ J: 13.56’ P: 39.18’ E: 11.87’ Draft: Scheel – 4.46’ Deep Fin – 6.25’ Capacities: Ballast: 4,400 lbs. Fuel: 26 gal Displacement: 10,000 lbs. Water: 62 gal. Consisting of two tanks: 32 gal stbd. / 30 gal in the V-berth Bridge Clearance: Fractional Model: 51.50’ Racing Model: 48.50’ Holding: 19 gal. Sail Area: Fractional Model: 531.00’ sq. Racing Model: 535.94’ sq. Engine: Universal #5424, 24 h.p. Beam: 10.96’ Ratio: 2:1 PHRF: Fractional – Approx. 159 / Racing – Approx. 135 Prop: 2 Blade: 16x11x1 / 3 Blade: 16x10x1 TARTAN 33 EQUIPMENT LIST - WINDLASS WITH CONTROLS AT THE BOW AND IN THE COCKPIT - FORESPAR WHISKER POLE WITH MAST TRACK - RIGGING RUN FROM THE MAST TO THE COCKPIT - LED RUNNING LIGHTS - STEREO WITH CD & IPOD DIRECT CONNECTIVITY AND REMOTE - COCKPIT CUSHIONS WITH REMOVABLE SUNBRELLA COVERS (FOR WASHING) - 2 DANFORTH ANCHORS - ALL NEW PORTS 2013 - HARKEN ROLLER FURLING SYSTEM - JIB 2 SEASONS OLD - ASYMETRICAL SPINNAKER - MAINSAIL APPROX 6 SEASONS OLD IN GOOD SHAPE - GARMIN COLOR 640 TOUCH SCREEN GPS - MANY FENDERS - SHOREPOWER CONNECTION AND 35’ CORD - UNIVERSAL 24HP 3 CYLINDER DIESEL MOTOR - HOT WATER HEATER ELECTRIC AND ENGINE HEATED - PRESSURED ALCOHOL OVEN - BOTTOM REDONE 3 SEASONS AGO - OVER 6’ CABIN HEADROOM - PRESSURIZED WATER SYSTEM - SOLID TEAK INTERIOR - LEATHER COVERED WHEEL - HATCH GASKETS REPLACED 2013

1984 Tartan 33R

Voorhees, New Jersey

1984 Tartan 33R, MUST SELL!!! WILLING TO NEGOTIATE PRICE.Magic is a T-33R (not a T-33):Powerful Masthead RigHigh-Aspect MainsailLarger JHigh-Aspect Rudder40in Destroyer WheelTartan 34-2 (1985-89) InteriorGenerous use of solid teakExcellent joinery workFull BiminiGarmin 740 Touch-Screen GPSIsotherm refrigeration systemDiesel Engine: 27hp Yanmar 3GM30FMaxprop 2-blade feathering propNavtec hydraulic backstay adjusterRaymarine autopilotSpecs, Equipment and Information:Tartan MarineSparkman & Stephens1984; Hull # 202/215Fin keelMasthead SloopDimensionsLOA: 33 ft 8 inBeam: 10 ft 11 inLWL: 28 ft 10 inMaximum Draft: 6 ft 3 inDisplacement: 10000 lbsBallast: 4400 lbsEngineEngine Brand: YanmarYear Built: 2001Engine Model: 3GM30FEngine Type: InboardEngine/Fuel Type: DieselEngine Hours: 800Propeller: Maxprop 2-blade feathering prop 2008Engine Power: 27 HPMixing Elbow (New in 2013)Motor Mounts (New in 2013)Injectors (New in 2013) TanksFresh Water Tanks (2): (60 Gallons)Fuel Tank: (26 Gallons) (New in 2014)Tartan 34-2 InteriorMain Cabin Sleeps 3 (2 1)V-Berth Sleeps 2Quarter Berth Sleeps 2Nav Station with Chart Table and Molded SeatBulkhead-Mounted Teak Salon TableTeak And Holly SoleTeak interiorSails & Sail HandlingMainsail: Dacron 2008Genoa: Cruising Laminate 155% Roller-furling 2008Spinnaker Jib HalyardSpinnaker HalyardPole Topping LiftPole DownhaulBaby StayHarken Head Furling SystemCarbon-Fiber Spinnaker/Whisker PoleGenoa Track Control Lines Lead Aft To CockpitMain Boom Vang Forcex6Navtec Hydraulic Back Stay Adjuster (New in 2008)Lewmar 40 Cabin-top winches (2)Cabin-top Line Clutches 6 (3 3)Lewmar 42 Genoa Winches Manual STs (2)Harken 46 ST WinchElectronics/Instruments:GPS: Garmin 740 Touch-Screen Binnacle-mounted; PortableSpeedDepthWind Speed & DirectionBinnacle CompassMasthead FlyVHF Radio: Unit/speakers in Main Cabin; RAM Mike for CockpitRaymarine Auto PilotAM/FM Radio: Cabin and Cockpit SpeakersElectrical Systems:House (2) & Starting (1) Batteries (New in2014)Integral Battery ChargerShip-to-shore Extension Cable 50ftShore power inletElectrical Circuit: 110VGalley & HeadDeep stainless sink w/Hot & Cold pressure waterGimbaled 3-Burner Alcohol StoveIsotherm Refrigeration System (New in 2013)General Ecology (Seagull) Water Purification System 2008Manual Flush Head: Jabsco (New in 2015)Holding TankBasin w/shower head; Privacy Teak DoorCloset and 2 storage drawers Wet LockerEngine Room & BilgeYanmar 3GM30FElectric Diaphragm Bilge PumpHigh-Volume (2000 gph) Electric Bilge Pump (New in 2013)----- $31900

1988 Tartan 40 SD

Annapolis, Maryland

Model 40 SD

Category Sailboats

1988 Tartan 40 SD The Tartan 40SD, 'Nereid' is a 'sailing machine'. This fabulous Sparkman & Stephens design has classic lines, superb  deck & interior layout, she is built for speed and comfort too. This is the Scheel keel, shoal draft version of the T40, which allows the versatility of being able to gunkhole & cruise into shallow waters without sacrificing windward performance. Nereid has been used for club racing by her owners over the past 13 years and also as a family cruising boat on the Chesapeake Bay (see owners comments on performance below).  Many recent upgrades and ongoing maintenance by loving owners have kept her up to date and looking like a much 'younger' boat. Recent maintenance and upgrades include:New Carbon Fibre Mainsail (2014)New Carbon Fibre 155% Genoa (2013)New engine room insulation (2014)Lewmar Electric Windlass (2010)New Anchor Chain and rode - 75 ft of each (2015)Garmin GHP-12  Autopilot (2015)Garmin GMI10 multifunction displays (2011)Garmin 740 Chartplotter (2011)Garmin masthead wind, speed, depth, temp, barometer package (2011)All instruments integrated w/ NMEA 2000 network (2011)Standard Horizon DSC 580 VHF in cockpit (2013)Fusion Stereo (2015) w/ new cockpit speakers (2014)New Lewmar Hatch in main salon (2014)Solar powered ventilator in head (2015)Adler Barbour refrigeration (larger evaporator 2015) LED cabin lights throughout (2015)  and a LOT MORE!! The owner comments on performance: Nereid has a long legacy of solid competitive success racing in PHRF fleets on the Chesapeake Bay. She is a veteran of the Annapolis Bermuda Ocean Race and numerous Down the Bay, Southern Bay R

1987 Tartan T 40

Staten Island, New York

Private Seller (917) 757-5359 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1987 Tartan T 40,This meticulously maintained boat has a new 2013 Awlgripped hull that gleams and has Tartan craftsmanship throughout. Two staterooms (sleeping seven total) fore and aft separated by cabin/galley and head. Teak and Holly sole with extensive teak cabinetry. Galley has plenty of room for meal preparation with a large navigation station on the port quarter. Includes New Harkin Roller furling; Dutchman Main handling system; 155 Genoa; Quantum full Batten Main; 3/4 oz. Spinnaker in Sock. Also, hydraulic back stay and boom vang; 4 X manual; and 1 X electric self tailing winches. Includes CQR/Danforth Anchors 200' Chain/100' Line, Ideal ACW windlass with foot control; salt water deck wash down; fresh water cockpit handheld shower. Also, bimini, dodger, cockpit shade and seat cushions. Fenders, lines, and life sling man over board system. CNG 3 burner stove, Adler Barbout coldplate refrigeration, microwave, CNG stainless barbecue, pressurized fresh water system, 12 Gallon tank for heat exchanger/electric hot water. Also, upgraded 400 amp 12V battery system, 2 X Lifeline GPL-L16T 6V Batteries, w/Heart 15000/75 Amp Invertor. Includes Heart Freedom Interface, Heart Link battery monitor, separate 12V starting battery. Silva 70 V berth Compass, Ritchie Globemaster compass, Sail Comp racing heading indicator, auto helm 6000 w/new Raymarine linear drive. Includes Garmin GPS map 4208 with radar 2 heads(cockpit/navigation station), GDL 30a XM/weather data receiver, GMR HD Radome with 4 X C-Map chipset. Also, Standard Horizon GPS chartplotter 170C navigation station, Ray Marine ST 60 wind indicator and speed /water temperature/depth indicator (navigation station /cockpit). Also, Standard Horizon GX2355S (navigation station), auxiliary control handset (cockpit). ACR EPIRB Aquafix GPSI/0. Toshiba 19" LCD DVD player, Panasonic CQ-C54014 XM/CD player with interior and Seaworthy cockpit speakers. Napco Magnum Alert 1000e alarm system. This boat has been lovingly cared for, and is fully equipped with many extras, It is turnkey. $117000.00, 9177575359 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1969 Tartan T34C

St Petersburg, Florida

1969 Tartan T34C,1969 Tartan a Classic Sailing SloopPiper, a 1969 Tartan Sloop is located in St Petes Municipal Marina and is for sale by owner for $22,000. The slipss rental is assumable for live-aboard or for just docking with an annual lease. This is a nice example of an earlier Tartan, she is a Coast Guard documented vessel that spent its first 35 years in fresh water. The marina is very nice and is located at the downtown St Petersburg waterfront. Lots to do here ashore and beautiful sailing year round.The boat has had extensive renovations and is currently being used as a live-aboard but can easily be made ready for cruising .Partial list of upgrades: New Main and 135 Jib, New Westerbeak M25 Diesel New Prop, Seal and Shaft New Electronics Raymarine ST1 Tiller Autopilot, 2 Lewmar 30 Self Tailing, 2 Barient 60 & 2 Barient 10 Winches. Harken MKII Roller Furling, Tides Marine Sail Track and Slide System, Standard Horizons GX1-700 VHF, much of the original wiring has been replaced.email me for link to blog site with more pics and additional informationThanks! $22000, 7272519662

Tartan Ten One-Design Racing Sailboat 33' Tartan 10 T-10

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

MACHO DUCK 1979 Tartan Ten, hull # 138, re-cored, and repainted in 2004. Bottom and all foils Faired, winner of multiple NOOD’s and Lake St. Clair Championships, winner of Bayweek, top contender in T-Ten nationals. Deck set up with crew forward layout, this boat comes with a custom built trailer, a full set of race sails, No electronics, 11HP Farymann diesel.

1979 Tartan Ten One-Design Racing Sailboat 33' Tartan 10 T-10

Detroit, Michigan

Macho Duck Tartan Ten Hull # 138, re-cored and repainted in 2004.  The bottom and all foils are faired.  Winner of Multiple: NOOD's, Lake St. Clair championships, and Bayweeks.  Top conteneder in Verve Cup and T-10 Nationals.  Deck is set up with crew forward layout, comes with custom built trailer, a full set of race sails, NO Electronics,  11HP Farymann Diesel.

Tartan 34 Sailing Sloop

Nice 1969 34 foot Classic Tartan Sailing Sloop. Newly re-powered with a Westerbeak M25 25HP diesel. It has less than 10 hours on the new engine and it's plumbing, prop and shaft. It has tiller steering and comes with a new tiller auto pilot that can be installed. Has a like new Main and Jib with roller furling. This is a centerboard boat that only draws 3ft 11in so its great for shallow Florida and island waters. This is a Coast Guard Documented vessel. SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 34 feet, 6 inches BEAM: 10 feet, 2 inches DRAFT: 3 feet, 9 inches to 8 feet, 3 inches DISPLACEMENT: 11,200 pounds HULL TYPE: fin keel/skeg rudder SAIL AREA: 473 square feet (sloop) AUXILIARY PROPULSION: 25- to 30-hp diesel TANKAGE: 21 gallons fuel, 20 gallons water I am the second owner of this boat, it spent most of its time up on the Chesapeake Bay and has been well maintained. The deck has been newly redone. Lots of Teak inside and out, outside it is natural gray right now but it is old growth teak and looks beautiful when varnished. Has new gauges and much of the older wiring has been replaced. Great location with the best sailing in Florida. It is in downtown St Petersburg at the Municipal Marina in a very nice slip that can be assumed. This is a great place to live, temporarily or permanently! The boat is set up for live aboard right now but It wouldn't take too much to get it ready for cruising. The boat has been upgraded over the last few years in preparation for cruising but health issues have forced a change in plans. If you are seriously interested in this boat please contact me with a phone number and I'll return your call as soon as possible. I do not wish to list this boat with a broker or advertise it elsewhere right now. If the ad is here it is still available. Some of the pictures shown are older pics, I'll try to get some new ones up soon. Thanks.

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