Tartan 34 Yawl
Description
The Tartan 34 Yawl, designed by Sparkman & Stephens (S&S Design #1904), was produced by Tartan Marine from 1968 to 1978 as a rare yawl-rigged variant of the popular Tartan 34C (centerboard model), with approximately 525 hulls built across the base series (yawl option selected on a small number, estimated <10% based on owner reports). This masthead yawl emphasizes balanced heavy-weather handling and light-air performance via split sails, paired with a keel/centerboard for shallow-water access—sleeping 5–6 in a cozy teak interior, and cherished as a classic coastal/offshore cruiser with timeless S&S lines.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tartan Marine (USA) |
| Length | 34.420 ft |
| LOA | 34.420 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 11200 lb |
| Ballast | 5000 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.330 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.920 ft |
| Year Built | 1968 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14 ft |
| p | 35.50 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | 19.25 ft |
| e2 | 6.50 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 ft | 14 ft | 35.50 ft | 12 ft | 19.25 ft | 6.50 ft | - | - |
Sails
Tartan 34 Yawl - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.94 ft - (11259 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.08 ft - (11302 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 212.77 ft² |
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Tartan 34 Yawl - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.66 ft - (10564 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.75 ft - (5715 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.77 ft - (9074 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.1 ft - (4907 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 278.94 ft² |
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Tartan 34 Yawl - GENOA
| Luff | * 41.16 ft - (12546 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.79 ft - (6946 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.53 ft - (11744 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 432.16 ft² |
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Tartan 34 Yawl - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 41.16 ft - (12546 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 881.65 ft² |
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