Question 1

What are the specs of the TARTAN 43?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 43 has the following specifications: 43ft LOA, 12.25ft beam, 6.3ft draft, 17,800lb displacement, 9,200.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the TARTAN 43 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Tartan Marine (USA), designed by Sparkman & Stephens, first built in 1973.

Question 3

Is the TARTAN 43 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 43 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 27.48, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.88, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the TARTAN 43?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 43 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.33, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 233.63, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a TARTAN 43?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a TARTAN 43 is estimated at $3.3K – $8.9K. 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 43 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the TARTAN 43 (43ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $3.3K – $8.9K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 43ft boat: Florida: $7,700-$20,600/year. California: $7,200-$18,100/year. Massachusetts: $5,400-$12,000/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,400-$15,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,200-$9,300/year. Texas: $3,100-$9,300/year. Washington: $6,200-$13,400/year. Michigan: $3,000-$6,600/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,600-$9,300/year. South Carolina: $6,700-$12,900/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $7K to $37K 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 43?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the TARTAN 43 (43ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,700-$20,600/year. California: $7,200-$18,100/year. Massachusetts: $5,400-$12,000/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,400-$15,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,200-$9,300/year. Texas: $3,100-$9,300/year. Washington: $6,200-$13,400/year. Michigan: $3,000-$6,600/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,600-$9,300/year. South Carolina: $6,700-$12,900/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 43?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the TARTAN 43 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, 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 43.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a TARTAN 43?

Accepted Answer

When buying a TARTAN 43, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. 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 43 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 43?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 43 has the following rig dimensions: I=54ft (foretriangle height), J=17.25ft (foretriangle base), P=47.75ft (mainsail luff), E=13ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 801 sq ft. Jib area: 465.8 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the TARTAN 43 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TARTAN 43 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 43ft LOA, comfort ratio 27.48, capsize ratio 1.88, SA/disp 18.33. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	43 ft
LWL	32.4 ft
Beam	12.25 ft
Draft	6.3 ft
Displacement	17,800 lb
Ballast	9,200.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.6 kn

Iforetriangle height	54 ft
Jforetriangle base	17.25 ft
Pmainsail luff	47.75 ft
Emainsail foot	13 ft
FLforestay	17.3 ft
Mainsail	801 sq ft
Jib (100%)	465.8 sq ft
Spinnaker	791.8 sq ft

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