Tartan 3000 Buyer's Guide
The Tartan 3000 is a Sparkman & Stephens-designed 30-foot sloop built by Tartan Marine, Ltd. between 1981 and 1988, with 97 completed. On the used market it is a scarce early-eighties fiberglass cruiser whose two keel options and modest gasoline inboard define most buying decisions.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two underbody configurations exist. The fin-keel version draws about 5.2 to 5.5 feet; the stub/centreboard model sits at 3.3 to 3.6 feet loaded and is the one to seek for shallow anchorages and thin launch ramps. Both share the same 10-foot beam and the S&S hull that gives the 3000 more cabin room than 62 percent of comparable designs. Layout choice is really keel choice.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The boat may carry an inboard Universal 5411 gasoline engine rated at 11 horsepower, the only propulsion recorded. A buyer should verify what each specific hull carries.
What to Inspect
On the centreboard version, examine the trunk where the board pivots for signs of wear or leakage at the hull joint, since the shallow-draft arrangement is the one structural variation with moving parts anchor. Confirm which keel is fitted and measure the actual draft against the 3.3 to 3.6 foot or 5.2 to 5.5 foot band for load. Check the Universal 5411 for fuel-system condition given its gasoline burn and 11 hp output. Verify halyard and sheet lengths if rigging is due: all halyards measure 89 feet 9 inches with 3/8-inch diameter, while the jib and genoa sheets run 29 feet 9 inches at 1/2 inch and the mainsheet 74 feet 7 inches at 1/2 inch.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Tartan 3000 boats are found in the United States. For a viewing:
- Confirm fin or centreboard keel and measure draft
- Inspect centreboard trunk for leakage or wear
- Check Universal 5411 engine and fuel system condition
- Verify rigging lengths against masthead-sloop spec
- Check beam-to-length room against your cabin needs
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Tartan 3000. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | 1 | $6,000 | — |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $19,500 | +225.0% |
Where they're listed
Tartan 3000 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $12,750 | 2 | 1 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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9 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan 37 | 37.29' | $ 47,000 | 73 | 27 |
| Tartan 3700 | 37' | $ 159,700 | 52 | 17 |
| Tartan 3500 | 35.17' | $ 98,000 | 27 | 6 |
| Tartan 33 | 33.67' | $ 23,500 | 23 | 6 |
| Tartan 3400/345 | 34.42' | $ 179,900 | 19 | 10 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $ 9,950 | 18 | 5 |
| Tartan 34-2 | 34.42' | $ 29,900 | 17 | 5 |
| Tartan 31 | 31.33' | $ 34,000 | 14 | 5 |
| Tartan 3000You are here | — | $ 12,750 | 2 | 1 |