1986 Tartan 37

Beautiful and well-cared for bluewater cruiser. These boats have a great reputation for being very well-built and seaworthy while also capable of winning races. 486 boats of this model were built from 1976 to 1988. This is Hull 468, so incorporates all lessons learned during production period. Have receipts & records for all equipment and work done in last 25 years. Due for new standing rigging. Sails and running rigging are in average condition. New bottom paint. Very low hours on Universal M-40B diesel engine.

Hull 468

Hull ID # (HIN): TAR37468C686

MD Registration through 12/31/2025

Specs:

Construction:                                     

Balsa-Cored Fiberglass (Extra fiberglass at stress points. Vinylester barrier molded into the hull bellow the waterline, unique to the last version of hulls in the production line)

Length Overall (LOA):                          37’ 3 ½”

Designed Waterline Length (DWL):    28’ 6” 

Beam:                                                  11’ 9”

Draft    (centerboard up)                    4’ 2”

            (centerboard down)                7’ 9”

Clearance:                                           52’

Ballast:                                                7,500 lbs.

Displacement:                                     15,500 lbs.

Sail Area:                                             625 sq. ft.

Designer:                                             Sparkman & Stephens

Fresh Water:                                       90 Gallons (two 45-gallon tanks)

Hot Water:                                          12 Gallons

Fuel:                                                    50 Gallons

Holding Tank:                                      19 Gallons

Steering:                                              Pedestal (32” wheel) + emergency tiller

Autopilot:                                            Raymarine ST 6002 Autopilot

Compass:                                            Ritchie 6”

Standing Rigging:                                1x19 Stainless Wire (near end of life)

Mast:                                                   Aluminum Alloy with Single Spreader

Engine:                                                Universal M-40B Inboard Diesel

Engine Hours (June 2024):                  306

Horsepower:                                       37.5

Propeller:                                            bronze 16” two-bladed, folding

Cruising Speed:                                   6.0 knots

Hull Speed:                                          7.8 knots

Electrical:                                            30 amp; 110 volt AC with inverter/charger

Batteries:                                             One dedicated to engine starting and two for house

Cockpit :                                              Aft with high coamings

Cockpit Sole:                                       6” below companionway sill

Cockpit Storage:                                  Rear Lazarette

                                                            Deep Sail Hatch (starboard)

Cockpit Seating:                                  Teak Seat Slats

                                                            Padded Cushions

Dodger & Bimini:                                Needs New Dodger Cover

Grab Rails & Toe Rails:                       

Teak (exterior brightwork taken down to bare wood and newly refinished with two coats of sealer and three coats of marine varnish)

Sails and Rigging:

·      Doyle 140% Genoa w/ foam luff (2005)

·      Furlex 300S roller furler (2005)

·      Doyle Mainsail w/2 full battens and 2 partial battens (2005)

·      North Gennaker

·      Seldon GX-10 top-down furler for Gennaker (2015)

·      Seldon Bow Sprit for Gennaker (2015)

·      Seldon Rodkicker rigid vang

·      Stack-pack for Mainsail (navy blue)

Deck and Hull:

·      Maxwell RC-10 Electric windless (2019)

·      35 lb CQR anchor 95' 3/8" G4 chain and 300' rode

·      20 lb Fluke anchor

·      Double anchor rollers

·      Saltwater washdown

·      Bimini

·      Stern Ladder

·      Lifelines with gates

·      Cockpit Table

·      Handrail covers

·      Hatch covers

·      Pedestal helm cover

·      Manual bilge pump (needs to be replaced)

·      Harness pad-eyes in cockpit and for jack-lines on deck

·      Lifesling (new)

Cabin

Dining Table:                                      

·      Drop-leaf fold-out hardwood table (single leaf or double leaf)

·      Folds up to latch on bulkhead

Berths:                                               

·      Three double berths (forward V-berth, transom pull-out, port quarter-berth)

Main Salon:

·      Clock

·      Barometer

·      Shades for ports and hatches

·      White/Red dome cabin lights

·      Ultra Suede interior fabric

Forward Cabin:

·      Private cabin with private access to head

·      Full-size hanging locker, drawer storage, and shelving

·      Port and starboard reading lights

Head:                                                 

·      Raritan Crown electric flush toilet

·      Stainless steel sink with vanity

·      Handheld shower with teak grate and dedicated sump pump

Cabin Storage:

·      Large lockers located behind settee seat backs

·      Additional storage and bookshelves above settees.

·      Full size hanging locker forward of starboard bulkhead

Navigation Station:

·      Full-size with folding top chart compartment and 3-drawer bureau

·      Circuit-breaker panel located above chart table

Galley:

·      Three-burner liquid propane stove and oven (gimballed)

·      7 cu.ft. top-access icebox (Sea Frost 12v refrigeration/freezer)

·      Double stainless-steel sink with hot and cold water

·      Seagull IV filtered water fawcett

·      Manual foot pump for water

·      Dish, cup, and cutlery storage & shelving + dry goods locker

Ventilation:

·      Eight port windows (all open)

·      Cabin fans (12v)

·      Climma 16,000 BTU air conditioning with digital controls

·      Four dorade boxes with two cowl vents and two solar-powered fan vents

·      Two large overhead hatches, one in forward stateroom and one in main salon

Mechanical:

·      Superstor stainless-steel hot water heater

·      Electric bilge pump

Electronics:

·      Icom M402 VHF

·      Cockpit RAM Mic for VHF

·      Grounding plane for Single-Side Band (SSB) radio

·      Dynaplate hull grounding plate

·      Garmin GMI-10 Depth, Speed and Wind

·      Garmin GPS Map 740 Chartploter at helm

·      Garmin GPS Map 740 Chartploter at Nav station

·      Garmin Radar - displays on helm Garmin Chartploter

·      Tri-lens radar reflector

Electrical

·      Magnum MS 2000 Inverter/Charger

·      Xantrex Link 20 battery monitor

·      Xantrex digital echo charger

·      Balmar 612 regulator

·      Vital 100 amp engine alternator

·      30 amp Galvanic Isolator

·      110 volt shore power 30 amp with Fusion SmartPlug inlet and 30' cord

Accessories:

·      Stainless Steel tableware (sets for eight)

·      Shatterproof plates and bowls

·      Custom bedding for V-berth with mattress top and fitted sheets

·      Life Preservers (six)

·      Fire Extinguishers (three)

·      Carbon Monoxide detector

·      Two boat hooks

·      Extra dock lines

·      Extra anchor

·      Side-access swim ladder

Areas still in need of attention:

·      Small patch of gelcoat beginning to peel on hull topsides, port side.

·      Mast boot needs replacement. Has been temporarily secured watertight.

·      Water damage to cabin sole plate surrounding mast due to previous leak in mast boot.

·      Finish on cabin sole is worn at base of companionway near nav desk.

·      Heating element in hot water heater needs to be replaced.

·      Dodger cover needs to be replaced.

·      Standing rigging is near end of its useful life and should be replaced soon.