1974 TARTAN 34C, Hull #244
The Tartan 34C is Sparkman and Stephens' design no. 1904. The success of the Tartan 34C is attributable to two things:she sails well and looks lovely, a combination that continues to recommend it to a loyal group of owners who, today, are restoring and maintaining nearly the entire fleet of original boats. Of the 525 built between 1967 and 1978, over 450 boats have been recorded in an owners' roster. The Tartan 34 Owners Association comprises 125 owners, including Frank Farinos, the seller of this Tartan.
With a moderately heavy displacement, the Tartan 34C has graceful overhangs and a purposeful interior. She has over 6' headroon throughout and with 10' 3" bean carried well aft, she has plenty of room in the cabin and wide decks.
Her engine is over the keel, to bring the maximum weight amidships. The boat has three excellent sea berths, tow of which have solid removable leeboards. The icebox is accessible from the long, roomy cockpit. There are excellent stowage lockers and the joinery is mostly teak and of very good quality.
Achievements:
- Won the Port Huron-Mackinac Race, the Marblehead-Halifax Race, and the Chesapeake Bay High Point Championship;
- Successful in the Newport-Bermuda Race, the Marion-Bermuda Race, the Annapolis-Bermuda Race and countless local regattas;
- At least one circumnavigation and thousands of successful cruising miles
Designers:
- Olin Stephens
- Rod Stephens
- Gerard Gilgenast
- German Frers Jr.
- Francis Kinney
- Myron Rappaport
- Howard Pierce
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