1979 Tartan 30
LOA
9.14m (30.0ft)
Beam
3.05m (10.0ft)
Displacement
4,082kg (8,999lbs)
Year
1979–1984
Manufacturer
Tartan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 9.14 m | 30.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.16 m | 23.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.05 m | 10.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.52 m | 5.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 12.50 m | 41.0 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,082 kg | 8,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,678 kg | 3,699 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 38.6 m² | 416 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 15.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 76 L | 20.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.36
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
41.1%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.76 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
23.6
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1979 Tartan 30
A Sparkman & Stephens-designed racer-cruiser from Tartan Marine. The 30 combines offshore capability with a level of fit and finish rarely seen in production boats.