Production model

Tartan 40

Built by Tartan

A 40 ft 3 in masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens, built from 1984 to 1989. She carries 12 ft 8 in beam, 7 ft 6 in draft and 17,250 lb displacement. Hull form is fin with rudder on skeg. About 72 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.

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