Tartan 31 (pre 1992)
Description
The Tartan 31 (pre-1992 "old" model), designed by in-house naval architect Tim Jackett, was produced by Tartan Marine from 1987 to 1991, with 118 hulls built. This masthead sloop is a medium-displacement cruiser-racer blending performance and comfort, featuring a fin keel (or optional Scheel shoal draft) with spade rudder for agile handling—sleeping 4–5 in a teak-trimmed interior with a fold-down nav station, making it a solid, value-retaining choice for coastal and light offshore sailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Tim Jackett |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tartan Marine (USA) |
| Length | 31.330 ft |
| LOA | 31.330 ft |
| LWL | 26.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.920 ft |
| Displacement | 9030 lb |
| Ballast | 3900 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1987 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.50 ft |
| p | 37 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.50 ft | 12.50 ft | 37 ft | 13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Tartan 31 (pre 1992) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.93 ft - (11256 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.03 ft - (11287 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 179.82 ft² |
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Tartan 31 (pre 1992) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.41 ft - (10488 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.19 ft - (5240 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.92 ft - (9120 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.95 ft - (4557 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 257.16 ft² |
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Tartan 31 (pre 1992) - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.86 ft - (12454 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.97 ft - (6392 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.45 ft - (11720 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 398.33 ft² |
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Tartan 31 (pre 1992) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.86 ft - (12454 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 812.71 ft² |
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