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Tartan 3500
Designer: Tim Jackett  ·  Builder: Tartan Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1993
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About the Tartan 3500

Designed by Tim Jackett and built by Tartan Marine starting in 1993, this 35-footer represents the builder's commitment to quality construction and balanced sailing characteristics. With its moderate displacement of 11,400 pounds and generous sail area of 618 square feet, the Tartan 3500 delivers spirited performance while maintaining the stability and comfort expected from this respected American builder. The boat's fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling and good upwind ability, while the masthead sloop rig offers versatility for various sailing conditions. At 30 feet on the waterline with an 11.75-foot beam, the hull strikes an effective balance between interior volume and sailing efficiency, achieving a theoretical hull speed of 7.34 knots. Built with fiberglass construction typical of Tartan's robust standards, the 3500 suits coastal cruising and weekend sailing particularly well. The comfort ratio of 20.97 indicates a boat that moves through moderate seas without excessive motion, while the capsize screening value of 2.09 suggests reasonable stability for near-coastal ventures. With 4,500 pounds of ballast and a 27-horsepower auxiliary engine, this design appeals to sailors seeking a well-mannered cruiser that doesn't sacrifice sailing performance for comfort.

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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.21 ft / 10.73 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 11.75 ft / 3.58 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 11,400.00 lb / 5,171 kg
Ballast 4,500.00 lb / 2,041 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 618.00 ft² / 57.41 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Tim Jackett
Builder Tartan Marine (USA)
First Built 1993
Related Sailboats ["X 362 Classic" · "Island Packet 35" · "Bavaria 350" · "S2 35" · "Niagara 35 Encore"]
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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
 117
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
 19.59
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 39.47
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 188.49
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
 20.97
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
 2.09
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. 7.34 kn
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
 3.15
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. 1,259.52 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 19.6
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 47.00 ft / 14.33 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.75 ft / 4.19 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 41.30 ft / 12.59 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.30 ft / 4.36 m
SA Fore 323.13 ft² / 30.02 m²
SA Main 295.30 ft² / 27.43 m²
SA Total (100%) 618.43 ft² / 57.45 m²
Est. Forestay Length 48.97 ft / 14.93 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 3GM30F
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 27
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Tartan 3500 ★
35.2 ft
Bavaria 350
35.3 ft
Island Packet 35
35.3 ft
S2 35
35.2 ft
LWL
Tartan 3500 ★
30.0 ft
Bavaria 350
29.9 ft
Island Packet 35
30.0 ft
S2 35
28.3 ft
Beam
Tartan 3500 ★
11.8 ft
Bavaria 350
11.8 ft
Island Packet 35
12.0 ft
S2 35
11.5 ft
Displacement
Tartan 3500 ★
11 lbs
Bavaria 350
11 lbs
Island Packet 35
17 lbs
S2 35
13 lbs
Ballast
Tartan 3500 ★
4 lbs
Bavaria 350
3 lbs
Island Packet 35
8 lbs
S2 35
6 lbs
Sail Area
Tartan 3500 ★
618 sq ft
Bavaria 350
510 sq ft
Island Packet 35
640 sq ft
S2 35
596 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Tartan 3500 ★
117 s/nm
Bavaria 350
—
Island Packet 35
180 s/nm
S2 35
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Tartan 3500 ★
19.6
Bavaria 350
16.5
Island Packet 35
15.3
S2 35
17.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Tartan 3500 ★
39.5 %
Bavaria 350
36.0 %
Island Packet 35
—
S2 35
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Tartan 3500 ★
21.0
Bavaria 350
20.1
Island Packet 35
31.3
S2 35
26.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Tartan 3500 ★
2.09
Bavaria 350
2.13
Island Packet 35
1.85
S2 35
1.94
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Tartan 3500 ★
188
Bavaria 350
183
Island Packet 35
—
S2 35
—
Hull Speed
Tartan 3500 ★
7.3 kts
Bavaria 350
7.3 kts
Island Packet 35
7.3 kts
S2 35
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Tartan 3500 ★
3.2
Bavaria 350
2.9
Island Packet 35
1.7
S2 35
2.1
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