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Tartan 27 2
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Tartan Marine  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Tartan 27 2

Built during Tartan's prolific production era, this 27-footer represents the company's commitment to creating affordable yet well-constructed sailboats for the growing recreational sailing market. The Tartan 27 2 designation suggests this was an updated version of the original Tartan 27, likely incorporating refinements based on owner feedback and evolving sailing preferences. Tartan Marine built a solid reputation for producing boats that balanced performance with comfort, and this model follows that tradition. The design characteristics typical of Tartan's approach during this period emphasized seaworthiness and ease of handling, making these boats particularly appealing to weekend sailors and those transitioning from smaller dinghies to keelboats. With its moderate size, the Tartan 27 2 is well-suited for coastal cruising, day sailing, and casual racing in protected waters. The boat offers enough space below for overnight adventures while remaining manageable for single-handed or short-handed sailing. Tartan's reputation for quality construction and attention to detail means these boats have often aged well, contributing to their continued presence in the used boat market where they're valued for their reliability and sailing characteristics.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.42 ft / 6.53 m
Beam 8.63 ft / 2.63 m
Max Draft 6.33 ft / 1.93 m
Min Draft 3.17 ft / 0.97 m
Displacement 7,400.00 lb / 3,357 kg
Ballast 2,400.00 lb / 1,089 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 413.00 ft² / 38.37 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Yawl
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Tartan Marine
First Built 1976
Last Built 1979
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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
 234
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
 17.46
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
 28.05
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
 1.77
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. 6.2
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
 1.42
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. 660.51
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 34.65
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.83
P (Mainsail Luff) 30.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.5
SA Fore 170.3
SA Main 205.88
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