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Tartan 41 Passagemaker
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Tartan Marine  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Tartan 41 Passagemaker

Built for serious cruising sailors who demand both comfort and seaworthiness, this Tartan design represents the builder's expertise in creating capable offshore vessels. The "Passagemaker" designation clearly signals the boat's intended purpose: extended voyaging and long-distance cruising where reliability matters most. Tartan's reputation for solid construction and thoughtful engineering shines through in this model's design philosophy. The boat features the builder's characteristic attention to structural integrity and sailing performance, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages alike. Its design balances the need for comfortable accommodations with the sailing characteristics that made Tartan a respected name among serious cruisers. The 41-foot length provides ample space for extended living aboard while maintaining manageable handling characteristics for a cruising couple. Like other Tartan designs from this era, the Passagemaker likely incorporates practical deck layouts, robust rigging systems, and interior arrangements optimized for long-term cruising comfort. For sailors seeking a proven platform for extended cruising adventures, this model represents Tartan's commitment to building boats that can handle whatever conditions the ocean presents while keeping crews comfortable during extended voyages.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.33 ft / 12.60 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.33 ft / 9.85 m
Beam 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
Max Draft 4.83 ft / 1.47 m
Displacement 24,300.00 lb / 11,022 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 788.00 ft² / 73.21 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Tartan Marine
First Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
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
15.09
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
34.06
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
1.84
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. 7.62
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
1.3
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) 51.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.75
P (Mainsail Luff) 44.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.2
SA Fore 376.13
SA Main 312.4
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