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Tartan 101
Designer: Tom Mcneill/Tim Jackett  ·  Builder: Tartan Yachts/C&C  ·  First built: 2013
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About the Tartan 101

With limited specifications available, the Tartan 101 represents part of Tartan Marine's legacy of producing well-built sailboats that balance performance with cruising comfort. This model likely emerged during Tartan's productive years when the Ohio-based builder was establishing its reputation for quality fiberglass construction and thoughtful design details. Based on Tartan's design philosophy throughout their production history, the 101 would have been engineered for sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser with occasional offshore potential. Tartan boats traditionally featured robust construction methods, well-planned deck layouts, and comfortable accommodations that made them popular among serious cruising sailors. The builder's reputation for creating boats with good sailing characteristics suggests the 101 would offer respectable performance under sail while maintaining the stability and seaworthiness expected from a cruising-oriented design. Tartan's attention to interior joinery and finish work typically resulted in boats with inviting cabin spaces suitable for extended cruising. For sailors researching this model, the Tartan name carries weight in the used boat market, representing solid construction values and designs that have proven their worth over decades of service in various sailing conditions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.00 ft / 10.06 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.75 ft / 9.07 m
Beam 10.95 ft / 3.34 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 8,100.00 lb / 3,674 kg
Ballast 3,350.00 lb / 1,520 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 671.00 ft² / 62.34 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction foam sand.epoxy infusion
Designer Tom McNeill/Tim Jackett
Builder Tartan Yachts/C&C
First Built 2013
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
78
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
26.7
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
16.81
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.18
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.31
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
4.59
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 44.75
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 45.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.83
SA Fore 279.69
SA Main 333.68
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