Tartan 48
11 / 74 - score 68%
The Tartan 48 is a 48.0ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Tartan Marine since 1972.
6 units have been built.
The Tartan 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Tartan 48 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 55%
| Model | Tartan 48 | ||
| Length | 48 ft (44%) | the closest to 45.50 ft | |
| Beam | 14 ft (66%) | the closest to 13.58 ft | |
| Draft | 7.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 72%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.13 (69%) | the closest to 18.71 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 272.70 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.10 (76%) | the closest to 32.35 | |
| Capsize | 1.84 |
Hull 86%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36 ft (86%) | the closest to 35.50 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 28500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.04 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1053 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 585 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 468.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 58.50 ft | ||
| J | 20 ft | ||
| P | 53.50 ft | ||
| E | 17.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 76 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 110 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 | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 6 |