The Tartan 43 is a 43.0ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Tartan Marine since 1973.
The Tartan 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Tartan 43 | ||
| Length | 43 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.30 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 51.69 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.63 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.48 | ||
| Capsize | 1.88 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.40 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.63 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 778 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 465.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 310.38 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54 ft | ||
| J | 17.25 ft | ||
| P | 47.75 ft | ||
| E | 13 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Tartan Marine | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |