Tartan 37 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1976 – 1989·~486 hulls·Tartan Marine
Tartan 37 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.29' · 11.37 m
Displ.
17,800 lbs · 8,074 kg
First year
1976

The Tartan 37, designed by the legendary firm of Sparkman & Stephens (Design No. 2243), stands as a definitive benchmark in the evolution of the American performance cruiser. Launched in 1976, this model was conceived during an era when Sparkman & Stephens was transitioning away from the extreme dictates of the International Offshore Rule (IOR), resulting in a hull form that prioritizes seakindliness and balance over raw racing metrics. With approximately 486 hulls produced between 1976 and 1988, it remains one of the most successful designs in the history of Tartan Yachts. The boat was offered in two primary configurations: a deepfin keel for maximum windward performance and a highly popular keelcenterboard version that reduced the draft to just over four feet, making it an ideal choice for the thin waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Bahamas.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 49,000
Ask, not sold · 62 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
22
62 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-10.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (98.3%) · Australia (1.7%)

Recent Listings

45 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Tartan 37 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 58 listings (98.3%), followed by Australia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

59 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 48,500582098.3%
Australia$ 214,292101.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tayana 3736.67'$ 52,9006820
Tartan 37You are here$ 49,0006222
Tartan 370037'$ 159,500399
Tartan 350035.21'$ 98,000249
Tartan 3333.67'$ 24,000207
Tartan 3131.33'$ 34,000184
Tartan 34 C34.42'$ 20,000174
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Gulfstar 3737'$ 25,000105
Oyster Yachts 3737'$ 53,85395

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Tartan 37 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Tartan 37 over the past 12 months is $49,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Tartan 37 sailboats are for sale?+
22 Tartan 37 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 62 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Tartan 37 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Tartan 37 has decreased by 10.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Tartan 37 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Tartan 37 listings over the past 12 months are United States (98.3%), Australia (1.7%).
05Do Tartan 37 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Tartan 37 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Tartan 37?+
Comparable models include Tayana 37, Tartan 3700, Tartan 3500. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.