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Tartan 42
Tartan · 1980–1984
Tartan 42
Tartan · 1980–1984
LOA 42ft
Beam 12.25ft
Disp. 22,000lbs
Ballast Ratio 41%
D/L Ratio 300
CSV 1.75
MCR 34.5
SA/D 15.5
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Modified Fin
Rig Sloop
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Sparkman & Stephens design. 34 hulls built. Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder. High ballast ratio (40.9%). Capable coastal and offshore cruiser with racing heritage.
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Score Breakdown
Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight ·
100 pts
Keel Type Modified Fin · 10% weight ·
95 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.41 · 10% weight ·
94 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.75 · 10% weight ·
81 pts
D/L Ratio 300 · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Motion Comfort 34.5 · 10% weight ·
78 pts
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