Tartan 3500
Description
The Tartan 3500, designed by naval architect Tim Jackett, was produced by Tartan Marine from 1991 to 2005, with 152 hulls built. This masthead sloop is a versatile performance cruiser blending speed and seaworthiness, featuring a fin keel with spade rudder for responsive handling and a beamy hull for stability—sleeping 6–7 in a teak-trimmed interior with ample storage, making it a popular choice for coastal passages and family cruising with strong resale appeal.
Construction Details
| Designer | Tim Jackett |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tartan Marine (USA) |
| Length | 35.170 ft |
| LOA | 35.170 ft |
| LWL | 29.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.750 ft |
| Displacement | 11400 lb |
| Ballast | 4500 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1991 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.75 ft |
| p | 41.25 ft |
| e | 14.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.75 ft | 13.75 ft | 41.25 ft | 14.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Tartan 3500 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 41.25 ft - (12573 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.01 ft - (13109 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.17 ft - (13158 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 293.59 ft² |
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Tartan 3500 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 38.98 ft - (11881 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.97 ft - (5477 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.3 ft - (10455 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.81 ft - (4819 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 308.14 ft² |
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Tartan 3500 - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.29 ft - (14109 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.79 ft - (13347 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.63 ft - (6288 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 477.33 ft² |
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Tartan 3500 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 46.29 ft - (14109 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 973.83 ft² |
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