Question 1

What are the specs of the TARTAN 40?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 40 has the following specifications: 40.25ft LOA, 12.7ft beam, 7.5ft draft, 17,250lb displacement, 7,600.4lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a TARTAN 40 cost?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 40 has an average asking price of $97,483, with prices ranging from $40,000 to $130,000 based on 6 listings.

Question 3

Who built the TARTAN 40 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Tartan Marine (USA), designed by Sparkman & Stephens, first built in 1984, with production ending in 1989, 72 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the TARTAN 40 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 40 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 26.43, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.97, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the TARTAN 40?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 40 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.49, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 244.51, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a TARTAN 40?

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Annual maintenance for a TARTAN 40 is estimated at $2.6K – $7.0K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a TARTAN 40 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the TARTAN 40 (40.25ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.6K – $7.0K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $900-$1550/year (based on $97,483 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 40.25ft boat: Florida: $7,200-$19,300/year. California: $6,800-$16,900/year. Massachusetts: $5,100-$11,300/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,100-$14,100/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,800-$8,700/year. Texas: $2,900-$8,700/year. Washington: $5,800-$12,600/year. Michigan: $2,800-$6,200/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,300-$8,700/year. South Carolina: $6,300-$12,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $33K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a TARTAN 40?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the TARTAN 40 (40.25ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,200-$19,300/year. California: $6,800-$16,900/year. Massachusetts: $5,100-$11,300/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,100-$14,100/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,800-$8,700/year. Texas: $2,900-$8,700/year. Washington: $5,800-$12,600/year. Michigan: $2,800-$6,200/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,300-$8,700/year. South Carolina: $6,300-$12,100/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 9

What are the common problems with the TARTAN 40?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the TARTAN 40 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, hull, engine, 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 40.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a TARTAN 40?

Accepted Answer

When buying a TARTAN 40, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder, hull, engine. 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 40 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the TARTAN 40?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 40 has the following rig dimensions: I=53ft (foretriangle height), J=16ft (foretriangle base), P=47.5ft (mainsail luff), E=14ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 751.4 sq ft. Jib area: 408 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the TARTAN 40 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 40 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 40.25ft LOA, comfort ratio 26.43, capsize ratio 1.97, SA/disp 17.49, average price $97,483. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	40.25 ft
LWL	31.58 ft
Beam	12.7 ft
Draft	7.5 ft
Displacement	17,250 lb
Ballast	7,600.4 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.5 kn

Iforetriangle height	53 ft
Jforetriangle base	16 ft
Pmainsail luff	47.5 ft
Emainsail foot	14 ft
FLforestay	16 ft
Mainsail	751.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	408 sq ft
Spinnaker	693.6 sq ft

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