Tartan 38 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

37.29' · 11.37 m

Disp.

15,200 lbs · 6,895 kg

First year

1976

The Tartan 38, introduced in 1978 as a sophisticated Sparkman & Stephens design, represents a pivotal era for Tartan Yachts where the brand successfully bridged the gap between IORinfluenced racing performance and highend coastal cruising. Often overshadowed by its legendary predecessor, the Tartan 37, the 38 was a distinct evolution that offered a more modern underbody, featuring a deeper fin keel and a more efficient skeghung rudder. It was conceived for the sailor who demanded the structural integrity Tartan was known for, coupled with the pointing ability and speed necessary to compete in club racing or make fast offshore passages. According to editorial analysis from SpinSheet, the model was produced until roughly 1984, with approximately 100 hulls completed, making it a relatively rare but highly soughtafter find on the used market today.