1983 Tartan 37
LOA
11.28m (37.0ft)
Beam
3.56m (11.7ft)
Displacement
7,258kg (16,001lbs)
Year
1983–1989
Manufacturer
Tartan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11.28 m | 37.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.14 m | 30.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.56 m | 11.7 ft |
| Draft | 1.83 m | 6.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.00 m | 49.2 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,258 kg | 16,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,084 kg | 6,799 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² | 614 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 30 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L | 30.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 200 L | 52.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.45
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
42.5%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.74 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
21.5
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1983 Tartan 37
The Tartan 37 is a classic Sparkman & Stephens design built to exacting standards in Ohio. Her heavy layup and meticulous quality control make her one of the finest production cruisers of the 1980s.