TARTAN 41
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.63 ft |
| LWL | 32.67 ft |
| Beam | 12.25 ft |
| Draft | 6.8 ft |
| Displacement | 17,850 lb |
| Ballast | 9,199.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 54 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.33 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47.75 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 747 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 444.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 756 sq ft |
| SA total | 778 sq ft |
About the TARTAN 41
S&S design #2095. The rudder and keel on some of the early boats proved to be undersized, which caused steering problems in stronger winds. (The boat in the photo above may have been one of these!) Several were re-equipped by S&S with a lead shoe at the bottom of the keel, increasing the draft slightly but improving stability. In 1974 S&S designed a new keel which fitted onto the old bolt pattern, increasing the draft by 7" and displacement by 700 lbs. Though this was offered as an option, most of the last 20 boats were delivered with this new keel and many earlier boats had them retro-fitted. (Deeper draft: ) The molds were actually first created to build the TARTAN 43 and later adapted for the 41, which proved to be a far more popular model. Tot. SA: 778 sq.ft.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
6 listings · boat years 1972–1975 · median $49,000
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.63ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
5 reported issues across 3 systems for the TARTAN 41, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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