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Tartan 3000
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Tartan Marine  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Tartan 3000

Built during Tartan's golden era of sailboat manufacturing, this 30-foot cruiser represents the yard's commitment to quality construction and thoughtful design. The Tartan 3000 emerged from a company renowned for producing well-built boats that balance performance with comfort, making it an attractive option for sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser. While detailed specifications remain elusive, the boat's pedigree suggests typical Tartan characteristics: solid fiberglass construction, well-appointed accommodations, and sailing qualities that inspire confidence. The design likely incorporates the builder's signature attention to interior joinery and hardware selection, elements that helped establish Tartan's reputation among discerning sailors. The 3000 appears well-suited for weekend coastal cruising and extended harbor exploration, offering enough space for a small crew while remaining manageable for a couple. Its size positions it in the sweet spot for sailors transitioning from smaller boats or those seeking a comfortable platform for local waters without the complexity of larger vessels. Though information about this model remains limited, the Tartan name carries weight in sailing circles, suggesting the 3000 delivers the reliability and sailing satisfaction the brand became known for during its most productive decades.

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$15,000 – $15,000
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  • Location affects price. Boats in landlocked states or areas with fewer buyers often sell for less than those on the coast.
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.96 ft / 9.13 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.25 ft / 7.70 m
Beam 10.08 ft / 3.07 m
Max Draft 5.17 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement 7,950.00 lb / 3,606 kg
Ballast 3,830.00 lb / 1,737 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 441.00 ft² / 40.97 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Tartan Marine
First Built 1981
Last Built 1988
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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
162
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
17.77
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
21.23
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
2.02
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. 6.73
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
2.56
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. 909.43
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 39.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.25
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.5
SA Fore 243.75
SA Main 196.94
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