The Tartan 33, introduced in 1979, represents a significant chapter in the collaboration between Tartan Yachts and the legendary design firm Sparkman & Stephens. Carrying the design office's designation of Design #2316, the boat was conceived as a high-performance cruiser capable of navigating the shallow waters of the Chesapeake and the Bahamas without sacrificing the windward ability typical of deep-draft vessels. Production ran until approximately 1984, with over 200 hulls completed. It remains a benchmark for the "modern classic" era of fiberglass boatbuilding, bridging the gap between the heavy-displacement full-keelers of the 1960s and the lighter, more voluminous coastal cruisers that followed in the late 1980s.
Tartan 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Tartan
- Model
- 33
- Builder
- Tartan Yachts
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens
- Number Built
- 201
- Production Year(s)
- 1979 - 1984
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 1 | $800 |
| Mar 2025 | 4 | $34,900 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | $22,500 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $10,500 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | $19,750 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 | $34,900 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 | $34,900 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $30,500 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
16.7% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 25.6% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan 37 | 37.29' | $49,000 | 45 | 12 |
| Tartan 3700 | 37' | $159,900 | 31 | 4 |
| Tartan 3500 | 35.21' | $98,000 | 18 | 5 |
| Tartan 34 C | 34.42' | $20,000 | 17 | 3 |
| Tartan 33 | $27,000 | 14 | 2 | |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Tartan 31 | 31.33' | $34,000 | 14 | 0 |
| Tartan 34-2 | 34.42' | $29,900 | 13 | 5 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $11,250 | 12 | 0 |
| Tartan 28 | 28.25' | $23,250 | 10 | 3 |
| Tartan 41 | 40.63' | $74,500 | 6 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $26,750 | 12 | 1 |
| Canada | $36,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Tartan 33 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Tartan 33 over the past 12 months is $27,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Tartan 33 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 14 Tartan 33 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Tartan 33 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Tartan 33 has increased by 12.96% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Tartan 33?
- United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $26,750, while Canada is the most expensive at $36,000 — a 35% difference.
- Do Tartan 33 listings get price reductions?
- About 17% of Tartan 33 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 25.6% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Tartan 33?
- Comparable models include the Tartan 37, Tartan 3700, Tartan 3500. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.