Jun 28, 2013 · Regarding the Tartan 33 (1979-1984), I'm considering this boat for purchase and would be interested in hearing opinions and impressions from current and/or past owners. In particular, sailing characteristics at different points of sail, potential speed, and problems to be aware of in a 30 year old boat in addition to the normal balsa core issues.

Oct 17, 2003 · Interior is a matter of personal taste. Tartan introduced the Tartan 34-2 in the mid-1980s. This boat is essentially the same hull as the Tartan 33/33R, and the rig of the 33R, but with a completely different interior. The 33 has a very short settee on the port side, with a large icebox taking up much of the room.

Nov 30, 2011 · There is good information on the Tartan 33 available including reviews in Practical Sailor as well as a review by an owner (Tartans in the Middle by J.R. Smith). There is much less information on the Cal 33 of this vintage. This is a Raymond Hunt rather than Bill …

Dec 16, 2019 · For comparison, the Benetau Oceanis 311 - which is designed and marketed as a cruising boat - rates 156 under PHRF; the same as the Tartan 33 R. In contrast, the Beneteau 10R (34.7) rates 87 PHRF. That puts it theoretically more than a minute ahead of the 33R for every mile they might race.

Feb 2, 2011 · I have owned a Tartan 33, shoal draft Fract rig, and its was a great sailing boat thats easy to handle. Even in 30 knots with a reef main and jib it felt stable and solid. Also its pretty fast in light air. When we bought ours the deck was soft and needed repair. Bottom was also an issue. However all boats that age may have these problems.

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Jul 24, 2004 · Comprehensive Information on the Tartan 34-2 You can glean most of the information you are looking for on the Tartan 34-2 by going to an owner's webpage tartansailing.weebly.com. There you will find specs, opinions, and photos galore. It is a great sea worthy and sea kindly boat that is all Tartan! Jack Harris Temptation T34-2 #9 (1985)

Oct 9, 2022 · I don't have an excuse to walk around on other people's boat very often, but last night I needed to raft-up to a Tartan 33. In walking from my Valiant 32 to the Tartan 33 I could feel the decks were more flexy than on the T33 than on the V32. Not really a dig on the T33, just a coincidence I was on one a few ours ago.

Jul 17, 2008 · Cal 33-2 I own a Cal 34, big brother to the boat to the model you asked about. I can tell you that Cal's are legendary sailboats, built to last. The 34 sails fast enough to beat most boats her LOA today. My hull is solid glass, cored deck and solid cabin top. The hardware was some of the best available when the boat was built 31 years ago.

Jan 28, 2021 · The Tartan 34c and the Bristol 34 were two of the best 33 to 35 foot boats of that era, in terms of build quality and sailing ability. Personally, I strongly prefer the Bristol 34, for a whole range of reasons; seaworthiness, stability, motion comfort, speed, rig …