Tartan 335 Buyer's Guide
The Tartan 335 is a Tim Jackett-designed couple’s cruiser newly brought to market, built by Tartan Yachts with vacuum-infused epoxy composite construction and a standard carbon rig. For a shopper scanning brokerage listings, she reads as a modern-classic 33-footer aimed at two people who want easy handling without giving up the feel of a larger yacht.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every 335 follows the same core plan: one cabin, four berths, and a single head. The owner’s cabin forward holds a commodious V-berth surrounded by hanging lockers and storage, while the salon settees convert to guest or sea berths with lee cloths. A semi-stall shower sits in the head, and a true wet locker for foul-weather gear is just aft. The galley is compact but real, with a two-burner cooktop over a drawer fridge, Granicoat composite countertops, and a deep pull-out pantry. Cockpit layout is consistent too — twin wheels, a molded center well for dinghies or bikes, and a deckhouse with sweeping lines. Deep fin and shoal beavertail keels are the only structural layout variables, changing draft from 6 ft 0 in to 4 ft 6 in and displacement from 9,000 to 9,200 lb.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The standard boat already carries the meaningful systems a buyer cares about: a Nanni N3.21 diesel saildrive, the all-carbon mast and boom, and the Cruise Control self-tacking jib with furling reacher to deliver a wide performance range. The one factory option worth noting is a stainless steel drawer refrigerator for cockpit-adjacent cold storage. Beyond that, expect owner-added canvas and sail-handling gear oriented to short-handed cruising, plus the usual navigation and comfort additions — but none of these define the boat, since the rig and hull are the story.
What to Inspect
Confirm the hull and deck are the vacuum-infused epoxy composite with closed-cell foam coring and that the laminate is void-free and stiff, as the builder intends. Check the cast lead keel attachment and the twin-wheel steering linkage, and verify the carbon spar shows no impact or delamination at the mast partners. Because the boat is new to the market, a survey should still baseline the saildrive seal and the epoxy structure rather than chase known trouble spots.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Regional availability is not characterized in current market summaries; expect to search broadly rather than assume local inventory. For the buyer, the 335 is a low-complication modern classic: a couple’s boat that a lone watchkeeper can manage, with a durable composite hull and a light carbon rig that reduces pitching. Inspect the epoxy structure and carbon spar, choose draft for your cruising grounds, and confirm the self-tacking rig is intact.
- Verify vacuum-infused epoxy hull and deck condition
- Inspect carbon mast and boom for damage
- Confirm keel type matches intended cruising draft
- Check saildrive seal and steering linkage
- Confirm self-tacking jib and reacher furling gear present
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