The Tartan 42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Tartan Marine between 1980 and 1984.

34 units have been built., it accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon..

The Tartan 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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Model Tartan 42
Length 42 ft
Beam 12.25 ft
Draft 6.92 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 80000

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Sail area / displ. 15.51
Ballast / displ. 40.91 %
Displ. / length 299.73
Comfort ratio 34.53
Capsize 1.75
Hull type Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 32 ft
Maximum draft 6.92 ft
Displacement 22000 lbs
Ballast 9000 lbs
Hull speed 7.58 knots

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Rigging Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 758 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 452.25 sq.ft
Sail area main 305.50 sq.ft
I 54 ft
J 16.75 ft
P 47 ft
E 13 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 40 HP
Fuel capacity 79 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity 165 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 2
Nb of berths 5
Nb heads 1

Builder data

Builder Tartan Marine
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
First built 1980
Last built 1984
Number built 34

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Hi Everyone, We are looking at a 1981 Tartan 42 (S&S desgin) as a purchase for an extensive Caribbean trip with a possible trip across to the Med. I wonder if anyone on the list can comment on this boat for those uses. Regards, Malcolm  

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I would suggest that you would be better off trying to find a Tartan 41 which had the same hull but with a better ballast ratio and better sail handling gear. The Tartan 42 began life as a Tartan 41 that was ''yachted up''. The Tartan 41 was an early IOR era race boat that was offered in full race and in cruising versions. I raced on both and they were nice boats but a bit hairy down wind. After the 41 became obsolete as a race boat, Tartan tried to stretch the life of the molds and so produced the 42. The 42 took many of the better aspects of the 41 and compromized them for a bit more ''curb appeal''. While these might be boats that could so what you want, it would not be a boat that I would chose, especially when the 41 was a better boat for a lot less money. Respectfully, Jeff  

I appreciate your reply Jeff. I definitely do want a boat that will be stable & track going downwind.  

tartan 42 Hi. I have oowned the Tartan 42 for ten years and have cruised it extensively fromEastport Maine to as far as Cartegna, colombia and throughout the Carribean. I have found it to be a very seaworthy boat and have had it in weather exceeding 45 knots (unplanned of course). I think that on a value basis it is a hard boat to beat and it has some reasonable creature comforts. I am likely prejudiced as Liberi is for sale and located on the Rio Dulce, Guatemala. If I can help with specific questions, I would be happy to help. Joe.  

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joelej said: Hi. I have oowned the Tartan 42 for ten years and have cruised it extensively fromEastport Maine to as far as Cartegna, colombia and throughout the Carribean. I have found it to be a very seaworthy boat and have had it in weather exceeding 45 knots (unplanned of course). I think that on a value basis it is a hard boat to beat and it has some reasonable creature comforts. I am likely prejudiced as Liberi is for sale and located on the Rio Dulce, Guatemala. If I can help with specific questions, I would be happy to help. Joe. Click to expand...

Liberi is for sale again! (I am not the owner, but the listing is what prompted me to do some googling and find this thread.)  

Got the link on where it was posted?  

I can't post links because of my low post count, but you should find a listing by googling 1981 Tartan 42. Or, look at rocknaks(dot)com.  

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It's this one. https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1981/tartan-42-3554149/  

Considering there were only 34 of them built, it is interesting that there are five of them listed for sale on yachtworld in North America. https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/category/type/Tartan/42  

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Aug 31, 2019

Phone:  ​​​​​​​1-800-665-2336

Price:  $78,900

Length: 42′

Location: Vancouver, BC

Amanda Lee is a Sparkman and Stephen’s designed Tartan 42. A renown bluewater cruiser built with a scheel shoal keel and classic fine lines. She has a hand laid up fiberglass hull and deck with a generous full teak interior and high performance tall rig. This Tartan 42 is a safe and comfortable family cruiser or passage maker. Amanda Lee has had extensive upgrades and retro fittings since 2010. Now is the time to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. Call or come in today to see this amazing yacht. 

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Ritchie binnacle compass
Radar reflectors
New trysail storm track
New life lines
New harken main sheet traveler
New doyle full batten mainsail
Navtec hydraulic backstay
Monitor windvane
Mast unstepped and serviced including
Lofrans ss progress 2 electric windlass
Lewmar st48 primaries and secondary's
Insulated backstay
Hood staysail
H/c cockpit shower
Double stainless steel sink
Double bow roller
Delta 75# anchor with 300' all chain rode
Danforth stern anchor with ample rode
Autohelm multi
3 blade kiwi propeller
110% genoa on new harken ss rollerfurler

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Sea frost 12v refrigeration with freezer
H/c pressure water
Force 10 3-burner stove/oven

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Led spreader lights
Icom ram mic
Davis vantage vue weather station
Autohelm digital depthsounder
Autohelm 4000+ wheel pilot

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Sparkman & Stephens just know how to make a boat look good and sail well.  The Tartan 42 is a prime example of their expertise.  "Balaena" has been through a recent refit in preparation to go offshore cruising.  Her owner has checked and upgraded the boat well for his intended journey.  His change in plans make this a vessel that is ready to go.  Come take a look.

A list of upgrades include

New monitor windvane

Mast pulled and updated with new standing rigging, electrical wiring, LED tricolor, LED spreader lights, new VHF antenna, & new storm trysail track 

New Doyle mainsail

New Hood spinnaker

New Doyle trysail

New solar panels

New Raymarine chartplotter

New lifelines

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Boat Name Balaena Specs Builder: Tartan Yachts Designer: Sparkman & Stephens Keel: Fin Dimensions LOA: 42 ft 0 in Beam: 12 ft 3 in Maximum Draft: 4 ft 11 in Displacement: 22000 lbs Ballast: 9200 lbs Engines Total Power: 50 HP Engine: Engine Brand: Westerbeke Year Built: 1981 Engine Model: rebuilt  Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Engine Hours: 100 Propeller: 3 blade propeller Engine Power: 50 HP Tanks Fresh Water Tanks: (100 Gallons) Fuel Tanks: (140 Gallons) Holding Tanks: (30 Gallons) Accommodations

Force 10 3-burner stove/oven

Sea frost 12V refrigeration w/ freezer

H/C pressure water

Double Stainless steel sink

Galley foot pump

Complete 12V marine system with circuit breaker panel and 4-position battery switch.  Four 6V golf cart batteries for the House bank and 1 dedicated 12V engine starting battery.  Weems & Plath battery bank monitor.  Heart interface inverter/charger. Two 140 Watt solar panels with controller (new).  110AC shorepower system with dockside electrical cable

Electronics

Raymarine Hybrid Touch Plotter/radar monitor

Autohelm 4000+ wheel pilot

Raymarine Windpoint/windspeed

Autohelm digital depthsounder

Autohelm Speed/Log

Autohelm Multi

Icom IC M502 VHF

Icom RAM Mic

Ritchie binnacle compass

Davis Vantage Vue weather station

Sails & Rigging

In preparation for cruising the mast was pulled and refit with all new wiring, a new LED masthead tricolor, new LED spreader lights, and a new VHF antenna. The boom was serviced and repainted. 

New Standing rigging 2014 by Hansen Rigging Alameda

New running rigging by 2014 Panda of Alameda

New Doyle full batten mainsail

110% Genoa on new Harken SS rollerfurler

Hood staysail

Spinnaker pole

New Storm Trysail

New Trysail storm track

Mast unstepped and serviced including

New Harken main sheet traveler

Navtec hydraulic backstay

Insulated backstay

Lewmar ST48 primaries and secondary's

Deck & Hull

Lofrans SS Progress 2 electric windlass

Delta 75# anchor w/ 300' all chain rode

Bruce anchor w/ 100' rope rode and 25' chain lead

Danforth stern anchor w/ ample rode

Double bow roller

New Monitor windvane

Cockpit Table

New LED spreader lights

New LED tricolor

H/C cockpit shower

SS cowl vents

New Life lines

Masthead windpoint

Radar reflectors (2)

3 blade Kiwi propeller

Additional upgrades

New cutlass bearing

New fuel line and shut off valve

New Fuel gauge 

New Propane system

New compass for autopilot

Steering system serviced

Winches serviced 

Fuel capacity note. 

Main fuel tank is 80 gallons backed up by a 60 gallon bladder tank that fits into a crate for extended powering range when desired.vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. 

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20-11-2009, 21:01  
Boat: Tartan 37
phase for a tentative 2-year trip (maybe starting 2013 or 2014) from down the Yellow Brick Road through the Pacific to , with appropriate time-outs for cyclone season.

One that looks nice and fits the is the Tartan 42. Tartan seems to have a good reputation, as does S&S. But is it too much of an IOR ? Some people seem to have strong opinions that the IOR drove designers to make unstable with pinched ends and high CG.

Is the IOR shape a big problem? If it is, what are some alternative of similar quality, reputation, size, and ?

Thanks in advance.
20-11-2009, 21:14  
Boat: 1976 Sabre 28-2
, in todays ultra-light world, of the IOR boats don't make them surfing demons. They go to like a freight train. Downwind isn't their forte, however. The small mainsails don't give much drive off the so a really helps. They won't surf like a fat assed uldb but still will make decent time, especially if you compare them to a typical purpose built cruising boat.
21-11-2009, 01:17  
Boat: It’s in French Polynesia now
, babystay, close in the more, handing , more ballast & so on.

But even with the changes it is still an experienced sailors boat. IOR's were designed for the fleets even though some did get produced for off shore, e.g. Swan's.

Cresting swells, one has to stay alert. And as a typical fin keeler the has to be monitored frequently in heavy . They a mans boat.

For a family I'd get a semi or full keeler. Slower but more forgiving.    

21-11-2009, 08:35  
Boat: Beneteau First 42
First 42, designed by German Frers in 1981 for production as a fast family cruiser/racer. The yacht is a typical IOR style yacht of the time and, in fact, one of the first of the boats "Lady be Good" was one of the strongest boats in the 1981 French Admirals Cup team with a 1st in the Cowes-Dinard. Never the less, we have found her to be comfortable and reliable for cruising and have not had particular difficulty for even my 5' tall, 102 lb wife to handle. You will not be pushing the yacht as would a crew so the vagaries of the yacht in extremis will not be an issue.

FWIW...

s/v HyLyte

PS: delmarrey--very handsome yacht!
21-11-2009, 11:34  
Boat: Tartan 37
say an "old-school" boat will be What does that really mean?

We've done lots of racing (dinghies, J22, Etchells, Express 27, etc.) on the and in . We currently own a 29er skiff. So we know what happens when boats wipe out.

When a fin boat is described as "less forgiving," does that mean "If you don't reef in time when the comes up it will get scary?" Does it mean frequent round-ups and -downs? Does it mean "Certain if you don't hand-steer every wave?" Does it mean "You need to shorten sail, deploy a , and prevent surfing?" I've been looking for a more complete description of what "forgiveness" is really going to mean.
21-11-2009, 11:53  
Boat: It’s in French Polynesia now
. A will not react to weather and wave conditions as quickly as a fin . Full keel don't pound the waves as they go over the crest and don't yaw at or in swells as much.

For people that are less experienced it makes a big difference. The first time the average woman goes out on a they'll be climbing the sides when it heels over on a closehaul.
21-11-2009, 12:43  
Boat: Tartan 37
The first time the average woman goes out on a they'll be climbing the sides when it heels over on a closehaul.
21-11-2009, 12:51  
Boat: Beneteau 456
say an "old-school" full keel boat will be What does that really mean?
21-11-2009, 13:02  
Boat: It’s in French Polynesia now
ranges from a couple inches to about 1-1/2' with exception of the keel of course. I hardly make a wake running before the wind.
21-11-2009, 13:46  
Boat: Olson 40
boats is the deep forefoot. IMS and later boats are shallow and flat forward, so they pound. Most of the heavier IOR designs really don't pound much upwind in very heavy weather. This is a very good thing.

An aspect of many of the early IOR designs, particularly the S&S designs such as the Tartan 42 and Swans from the 70's, is that big skeg hung and plenty of deadrise (the V shape along the centerline, in particular aft of the keel). These characteristics provide the seakeeping advantages of a full keel without the performance problems of the full keel (wetted surface is slow, lots to clean, lots to , and a low aspect keel is low , high drag, so windward performance is poor).

Another aspect of old IOR boats is that in those days larger keelboat racing was really , long distance, overnight, upwind and down racing. More recent racing designs are very focused on downwind speed, or just daysailing. Therefore, the IOR boats actually had sea berths, galleys that worked offshore, useable heads. And most of the earlier boats, like the Tartan 42, actually had decent on-deck protection from heavy seas: useful dodgers, coamings around the , an aft cockpit that the crew was actually intended to sail the yacht from. Yes, that bow-down static trim required to get the best IOR rating also meant the boat was designed for the crew to be aft, in the cockpit.

In summary: Yes, a Tartan 42 makes a good cruising boat.

Now, any boat that old (40 years by the time you are thinking of heading off) is an OLD BOAT. Probably every mechanical, structural, and item will need to be MUCH newer than 40 years old. The , the standing , the , stock and hinges, , harness, , pumps, , winches, gooseneck, boom, running , hatches, hull-to-deck joint and bolts, bulkhead-to-deck and bulkhead-to-hull attachments, under floor structure that ties the keel to the chainplates, ... EVERYTHING. $$$$$

So if you are really interested in such a boat, I strongly suggest you look far and wide for one that has been maintained very well from the beginning, or has been recently refurbished with an open checkbook.

Read this for example of the someone did to refurbish a 40 (another good boat very suitable for your plans):

21-11-2009, 14:09  
Boat: CyberYacht 43
on the Tartan if you ever want serious sun protection), and this aspect may limit the Tartan 42's utility as a cruising boat.

myself. Nice if you can start cruising in the .

26-07-2010, 17:04  
phase for a tentative 2-year family trip (maybe starting 2013 or 2014) from down the Yellow Brick Road through the Pacific to , with appropriate time-outs for cyclone season.

One boat that looks nice and fits the is the Tartan 42. Tartan seems to have a good reputation, as does S&S. But is it too much of an IOR boat? Some people seem to have strong opinions that the IOR drove designers to make unstable boats with pinched ends and high CG.
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26-07-2010, 21:10  
Boat: Mason 53
ship for your family that will safely take you anywhere you want to go, plus you can start and base yourself right here in New Zealand. Let me know if you want any specific details on the inventory. Cheers.
27-07-2010, 00:32  
Boat: Cutter-Rigged Moody 54
. A full keel will not react to weather and wave conditions as quickly as a fin keel. Full keel don't pound the waves as they go over the crest and don't yaw at anchor or in swells as much.

For people that are less experienced it makes a big difference. The first time the average woman goes out on a sail boat they'll be climbing the sides when it heels over on a closehaul.
27-07-2010, 16:16  
Boat: VandeStadt IOR 40' - Insatiable
shapes and design has moved on, as is the way, but the IOR boats have been, I think, unfairly demonized.

Sure, they tend to be lively off the wind, in a blow, but the perception of them as being terrible this respect comes from racign them hard, with too much sail up. It is my experience that if you aren't actually worried about squeezing that last 1/4 of a out, and moderate your sail plan to suit the conditions, they are solid dependable boats. As has been pointed out, they do go to windward well too.

Bear in mind, these boats were, in general, the last generation that were really solidly built. Newer designs emphasize light weight (for planing downwing), and are, in my opinion, less strong as a result.

On balance, and with a nod in the direction of the previously mentioned caveat that boats of that age tend to need a fair amount of to replace systems that have passed their use by date, I think IOR boats can offer great value for and a good, solid, dependable cruising platform.
 
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  1. TARTAN 42

    TARTAN 42. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg: Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop: LOA: 42.00 ft / 12.80 m ... Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration "reported" sail area ...

  2. Tartan 42

    The Tartan 42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Tartan Marine between 1980 and 1984. 34 units have been built. It accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon. The Tartan 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting ...

  3. Tartan Marine

    In the fall of 1960, Charlie Britton commissioned the renowned yacht design firm, Sparkman and Stephens to design the very first Tartan, the 27. The master Tartan 27 patterns and molds were produced during the fall and winter of 1960/61 and hull number one was completed and launched in the spring of 1961. Tartan Marine was Founded by Charles Britton who bought out what was left of Douglass ...

  4. TARTAN 42

    Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 1383. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR)

  5. Tartan 42

    The Tartan 42 began life as a Tartan 41 that was ''yachted up''. The Tartan 41 was an early IOR era race boat that was offered in full race and in cruising versions. I raced on both and they were nice boats but a bit hairy down wind. After the 41 became obsolete as a race boat, Tartan tried to stretch the life of the molds and so produced the ...

  6. Tartan 42

    Tartan 42 is a 41′ 11″ / 12.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Tartan Yachts between 1980 and 1984. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. ... Tartan 42 is a 41 ...

  7. Tartan

    Sailboat data directory for sailboats manufacturer or named Tartan. Follow the provided links for additional Sailboat data, parts and rigging specs. ... Tartan 42. Tartan 43. Tartan 4300. Tartan 44. Tartan 4400. Tartan 46. Tartan 4600. Tartan 4700. Tartan 48. Tartan Pride 270. Tartan Tangent One. Tartan Tock 40. DESCRIPTION. Tartan - Sailboat ...

  8. Tartan Classic: T42

    T42 110 VAC. T42 Deck Hardware. T42 Halyard Layout B. T42 Keel Detail. T42 Running Rigging. T42 Steering System Detail. Tartan 42 Sail Plan.

  9. Tartan 42

    Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Tartan 42 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more.

  10. 1981 Tartan 42

    Phone: 1-800-665-2336. Price: $78,900. Year: 1981. Length: 42′. Location: Vancouver, BC. View Specifications. Amanda Lee is a Sparkman and Stephen's designed Tartan 42. A renown bluewater cruiser built with a scheel shoal keel and classic fine lines. She has a hand laid up fiberglass hull and deck with a generous full teak interior and high ...

  11. Sailing boats

    General Data. Category: Sailing boat; Model: Tartan 42; See also: boats for sale. Mariner GALATEA S&S Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS Salona Salona 42 Performance Foschi-interyacht Vagabond 41 Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 42.1 Boat Files General Data. Overall length: 12.8 m; Waterline length: 9.75 m; Maximum beam: 3.66 m; Draught: 1 ...

  12. 1981 Tartan 42 Specs And Pricing

    General Data about Tartan 42. Brand: Tartan: Model: 42: Boat Type: Sail: Category: Cruiser/Racer: Year Of Production: 1981: Condition (New/Used) Pre-Owned (Used) Country: Alameda, California : ... Tartan Yachts : Gas Tank Size: 299 L / (79 gal) Drinking Water Tank: 379 L / (100 gal) Boat Designer: Sparkman & Stephens : Features And Equipments ...

  13. Specs and Photos

    1981 TARTAN 42. Home. Specs and Photos. More. [email protected]. 510-865-2541. 1981 Tartan 42. BALAENA. Sparkman & Stephens just know how to make a boat look good and sail well. ... Builder: Tartan Yachts Designer: Sparkman & Stephens Keel: Fin Dimensions LOA: 42 ft 0 in Beam: 12 ft 3 in Maximum Draft: 4 ft 11 in Displacement: 22000 lbs ...

  14. 1981 Tartan T42 sailboat for sale in

    42'. 13'. 5'. $99,000. Description: This 1981 Tartan T42, Receta, boasts a distinguished pedigree with unmistakable lines that proudly bear the signature of Sparkman & Stephens' renowned design expertise. Beyond her aesthetic charm, Receta exceeds expectations offshore. Her helm is beautifully balanced, providing responsive and enjoyable sailing.

  15. 42' Tartan Yachts For Sale

    State. 42' Tartan Tartan 42. 1981. 42'. $ 79,900. Make: Tartan Location: Port Sanilac, MI, United States Length: 42 ft Condition: Used Model: 42 Price: $ 99,000 Year: 1981 Hull Speed: 7.5 kn LOA: 42 ft For more information and pictures please visit our site listing by clicking the link below: …. 42' Tartan 42.

  16. Tartan Sailboat Models

    Start your search for a Tartan yacht here. Every Tartan sailboat model has been engineered to provide every Tartan owner with the high-quality performance, hand-crafted interiors, and innovative design that are unique to Tartan Yachts. Whether you intend to set sail with family or partake in a race, you will experience the unparalleled strength ...

  17. tartan sailboats for sale by owner.

    tartan preowned sailboats for sale by owner. tartan used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. ... Sort by: Length Year Price Added. Featured Sailboats (all): 37' Holby Marine Tripp 37 Bayview YC Detroit, Michigan Asking $28,500. 30' Nonsuch Nonsuch 30 Ultra shoaldraft Kingston NY, New York Asking $45,000. 31 ...

  18. Tartan 42: Too Much of an IOR Boat ?

    Yes, that bow-down static trim required to get the best IOR rating also meant the boat was designed for the crew to be aft, in the cockpit. In summary: Yes, a Tartan 42 makes a good cruising boat. Now, any boat that old (40 years by the time you are thinking of heading off) is an OLD BOAT.

  19. TARTAN 40

    S&S design #2481. Available in a number of different keel and rig configurations. At least one other version of this same design was built in Italy as the ZUANELLI 40. Keel/cb version: BD: 8.42′ BU: 4.75′ Shoal draft fixed keel: 4.3′ Tall Mast: I: 53.0′ J: 16.0′ P: 47.5′ E: 14.0′

  20. Tartan Yachts for sale

    Tartan. At present, Tartan, a yacht brand has 107 yachts available for purchase on YachtWorld. This collection encompasses 31 newly built vessels as well as 76 pre-owned yachts, with all listings, handled by boat and yacht brokers, primarily concentrated in United States, Canada, Greece, Mexico and Portugal. The selection of models featured on ...

  21. Tartan 245

    Tartan 245 is a 24′ 0″ / 7.3 m sailboat designed by Tim Jackett and built by Tartan Yachts starting in 2019. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. Email.

  22. TARTAN 41

    The molds were actually first created to build the TARTAN 43 and later adapted for the 41, which proved to be a far more popular model. TALL RIG: I: 54.00' J: 17.33' P: 47.75' E: 13.00' Tot. SA: 778 sq.ft. ... Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration "reported ...

  23. TARTAN 412

    TARTAN 412. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Sheel Keel: Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop: LOA: 40.63 ft / 12.38 m: LWL: 31.42 ft / 9.58 m: ... It provides a reasonable comparison between yachts of similar size and type. It is based on the fact that the faster the motion the ...