Tartan 30 C
Description
The Tartan 30 C (Centerboard variant), designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens (design #2016), was produced by Tartan Marine from 1970 to 1978, with 606 hulls built across the Tartan 30 series (centerboard models comprising a significant portion for shallow-water access). This masthead sloop offers versatile coastal cruising and racing with a retractable centerboard for draft reduction, paired with a fin keel stub for stability—sleeping 4–5 in a practical teak interior, and renowned for its agile handling, build quality, and enduring popularity as a starter classic.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tartan Marine (USA) |
| Length | 29.920 ft |
| LOA | 29.920 ft |
| LWL | 24.250 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 8750 lb |
| Ballast | 4100 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.200 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 ft | 13 ft | 36 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Tartan 30 C - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.83 ft - (11226 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.03 ft - (11287 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 185.75 ft² |
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Tartan 30 C - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.41 ft - (10488 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.19 ft - (5240 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.93 ft - (9123 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.95 ft - (4557 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 257.24 ft² |
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Tartan 30 C - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.86 ft - (12454 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.97 ft - (6392 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.46 ft - (11723 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 398.4 ft² |
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Tartan 30 C - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 676 ft² |
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Tartan 30 C - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.86 ft - (12454 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 813 ft² |
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