Built during the mid-1980s by Ohio-based Tartan Marine, this Sparkman & Stephens design represents a classic approach to performance cruising from sailing's golden era. With 110 hulls launched between 1984 and 1989, the Tartan 34-2 earned a solid reputation among sailors seeking a well-balanced combination of comfort and sailing ability. The yacht's moderate displacement of 11,000 pounds and substantial ballast ratio provide excellent stability, while the fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling and respectable performance. Her masthead sloop rig carries 538 square feet of working sail area, generating a sail area-to-displacement ratio that favors steady cruising over outright speed. The comfortable beam of nearly 11 feet creates a spacious interior without compromising the hull's sailing characteristics. Sparkman & Stephens' timeless design philosophy shines through in the boat's seaworthy proportions and conservative comfort ratio of 22.97, making this an excellent choice for coastal cruising and protected offshore passages. The solid fiberglass construction typical of Tartan's build quality has helped many of these boats maintain their value and structural integrity decades after launch. Weekend cruisers and small family sailors will appreciate the yacht's manageable size combined with genuine cruising capability.
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What is the Tartan 34 2's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Tartan 34 2 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.46. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Tartan 34 2's comfort ratio?
The Tartan 34 2 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 22.97. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Tartan 34 2 safe for offshore sailing?
The Tartan 34 2 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.97. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Tartan 34 2?
The theoretical hull speed of the Tartan 34 2 is 7.19 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Tartan 34 2 weigh?
The Tartan 34 2 has a displacement of 11,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 34.42 ft.
How much does a used Tartan 34 2 cost?
Based on 4 recent market listings, used Tartan 34 2 sailboats typically sell for between $15,000 and $68,000, with a median asking price of $43,500. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Tartan 34 2?
The Tartan 34 2 was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, first built in 1984.