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Production model

Tartan 28

Built by Tartan

A 28 ft 3 in masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens, built from 1984 to 1990. She carries 9 ft 11 in beam, 4 ft 11 in draft and 7,450 lb displacement. Hull form is fin with a spade rudder. About 136 were built.

Tartan Marine of Ohio have built cruising and racing boats since 1960, many drawn by Sparkman and Stephens, and have a long reputation for build quality. The figures below come from owners who logged work on this boat here.

What building a Tartan 28 actually takes

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