Tartan Tock 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

41.33' · 12.6 m

Displ.

24,300 lbs · 11,022 kg

First year

1976

The Tartan Tock 40 represents a distinctive chapter in the history of Tartan Yachts, marking a departure from the brand’s traditional performancecruiser lineage toward the specialized "motor sailer" or deckhouse cruiser category. Introduced in the mid1980s and designed by Tim Jackett, the "TOCK" acronym—standing for Tartan Ocean Cruising Ketch—encapsulates the vessel's primary mission: providing a rugged, longdistance platform capable of comfortable passagemaking under both sail and power. While Tartan was primarily known for the racing pedigree of Sparkman & Stephens designs like the Tartan 41, the Tock 40 was engineered for the "liveaboard" cruiser who prioritized interior volume, protected helm positions, and mechanical reliability over lightair agility.