The Tartan 38 is a 37.29ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Tartan Marine between 1976 and 1989.
The Tartan 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Tartan 38 | ||
| Length | 37.29 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.46 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 49.34 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 293.13 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.35 | ||
| Capsize | 1.90 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 15200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.15 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 667 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 400 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 267 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50 ft | ||
| J | 16 ft | ||
| P | 44.50 ft | ||
| E | 12 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 24 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 60 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Tartan Marine | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |