1978 Tartan 34C

This 1978 Tartan 34C is a 34-foot keelboat built on a fiberglass hull with a fixed stub keel and retractable centerboard, designed for serious cruising and coastal sailing. The boat carries 11,200 lbs of displacement with 5,000 lbs of lead ballast, and draws a maximum of 8.33 feet. A Yammer 30-horsepower diesel engine powers the boat, paired with a 26-gallon fuel tank and 36-gallon freshwater tank. The rig is a masthead sloop carrying a recently made 150 Genoa and a Doyle mainsail in good condition, plus a spinnaker and pole.

The interior includes a V-berth with memory foam, hot and cold pressurized water throughout, and air conditioning via a cabin-top Cruisair unit. Navigation and safety features comprise a Raymarine autopilot with speed and depth instruments, marine band and weather radio, and Coast Guard documentation. The boat is steered by an Edson wheel with a backup tiller. Two self-tailing main winches handle sail control.

The electrical system has been upgraded with AC wiring, two GFI outlets, and an AC circuit breaker, supported by a Xantrex 20-amp battery charger and 750-watt inverter. Solar vent fans aid cabin ventilation. Deck hardware includes stainless steel cabin-top grab rails, and the boat is supplied with a canvas cover and cradle. The mainsail, genoa, and general setup reflect attentive upkeep over the boat's decades of use.