Question 1

What are the specs of the TARTAN 27 YAWL?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 27 YAWL has the following specifications: 27ft LOA, 8.58ft beam, 6.33ft draft, 7,400lb displacement, 2,399.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Yawl. Keel: Variable, Full/Long.

Question 2

Who built the TARTAN 27 YAWL and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Tartan Marine (USA), designed by Sparkman & Stephens, first built in 1961, with production ending in 1980.

Question 3

Is the TARTAN 27 YAWL good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 27 YAWL is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 28.27, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.76, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the TARTAN 27 YAWL?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 27 YAWL has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.61, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 336.14, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a TARTAN 27 YAWL?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a TARTAN 27 YAWL is estimated at $1.3K – $3.6K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a TARTAN 27 YAWL per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the TARTAN 27 YAWL (27ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.3K – $3.6K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 27ft boat: Florida: $4,900-$13,000/year. California: $4,500-$11,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,400-$7,600/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,400-$9,500/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,200-$5,800/year. Texas: $1,900-$5,800/year. Washington: $3,900-$8,400/year. Michigan: $1,900-$4,200/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,900-$5,800/year. South Carolina: $4,200-$8,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $22K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a TARTAN 27 YAWL?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the TARTAN 27 YAWL (27ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,900-$13,000/year. California: $4,500-$11,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,400-$7,600/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,400-$9,500/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,200-$5,800/year. Texas: $1,900-$5,800/year. Washington: $3,900-$8,400/year. Michigan: $1,900-$4,200/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,900-$5,800/year. South Carolina: $4,200-$8,100/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the TARTAN 27 YAWL?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the TARTAN 27 YAWL by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the TARTAN 27 YAWL.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a TARTAN 27 YAWL?

Accepted Answer

When buying a TARTAN 27 YAWL, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the TARTAN 27 YAWL includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the TARTAN 27 YAWL?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 27 YAWL has the following rig dimensions: I=33.5ft (foretriangle height), J=9.83ft (foretriangle base), P=29.5ft (mainsail luff), E=13ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 371.7 sq ft. Jib area: 164.7 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the TARTAN 27 YAWL compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 27 YAWL is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 27ft LOA, comfort ratio 28.27, capsize ratio 1.76, SA/disp 16.61. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	27 ft
LWL	21.42 ft
Beam	8.58 ft
Draft	6.33 ft/ 3.17 ft min
Displacement	7,400 lb
Ballast	2,399.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.2 kn

Iforetriangle height	33.5 ft
Jforetriangle base	9.83 ft
Pmainsail luff	29.5 ft
Emainsail foot	13 ft
PYmizzen luff	13 ft
EYmizzen foot	5.67 ft
FLforestay	9.8 ft
Mainsail	371.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	164.7 sq ft
Spinnaker	279.9 sq ft

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