Tartan 42
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XPresented For Sale By:
La Paz Cruisers Supply & Brokerage
Mexico
| Make | Tartan |
|---|---|
| Model | 42 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$96,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 12.8 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Puerto Peñasco, Mexico |
| LOA | 12.8 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 9.75 m |
| Beam | 3.76 m |
| Min. Draft | 2.06 m |
| Total Sail Area | 758 ft² |
| Headsail Area | 452 ft² |
| Mainsail Area | 305 ft² |
| Cabin Headroom | 1.93 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 16 t |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Engine Model | 4108M |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1982 |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Drive Type | V-drive |
| Propeller Type | 2 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1668 |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
|---|---|
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 79 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 105 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 19 gal |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
Description
Step aboard a timeless classic: the 1983 Tartan 43, a yacht that blends performance, comfort, and craftsmanship in one elegant package. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Tartan Yachts, this vessel is celebrated for its seaworthiness, graceful lines, and enduring build quality. Whether you’re planning bluewater passages or coastal cruising, the Tartan 43 delivers a confident sailing experience with the perfect balance of speed and stability.
Proven pedigree: Sparkman & Stephens design, renowned for offshore capability and racing heritage.
Spacious interior: Warm teak joinery, generous salon, and comfortable accommodations for extended voyages.
Performance rig: Efficient sail plan and responsive helm, ideal for both seasoned sailors and newcomers.
Durability: Solid fiberglass hull and quality craftsmanship built to last decades.
Owning this Tartan 43 isn’t just about buying a sailboat—it’s about joining a legacy of sailors who value elegance, reliability, and adventure.
Electronics:
Plotter- Garmin 740S
Autopilot CPT and Monitor Windvane
GPS- Garmin- integrated
RADAR Raymarine
Depth Sounder- Raymarine ST 60
Log/Knot Meter- Raymarine ST 60
Wind Direction- Raymarine ST 60
AIS- ICom MXA 56000
Electrical:
Battery Charger- Xantrex TureCharge 2
Solar Panels- Renology- 900 Watts total
Battery Monitor Victron Smart Solar MPPT- x 2
Alternator Output- 65 Amps
Batteries- House Bank- AGM Lifeline, 4D x 2, Group 27
Sails:
Fully Battened Mainsail- 2019, good condition
Battened Mainsail- 2005- fair condition
Furling Genoa- #2 2021 and 2010- good condition
Lazy Jacks- Dyneema- new in 2024
Winches:
Lewmar #48 x 2 self tailing, 2 speed
Lewmar #40 x 2 self tailing, 2 speed
Lewmar #30 x 2 bit self tailing, 1 speed
Lewmar #16 x 2, not self tailing, 1 speed
Rigging:
ALL NEW RIGGING INSTALLED DECEMBER 2020
INSIDE EQUIPMENT:
Oven- propane, gimbled
Marine Head- Jabsco
Refrigerator and Deep freezer- Nova Kool
Electric Bilge Pump- Rule Mate
Manual Bilge Pump- Integrated
Fresh Watermaker- Spectra Ventura 2000
Fire Extinguishers- Kidde #4
Fireboy- Xintex- GC2 Automatic in Engine Room
High Water Alarm- Bilge Alarm- Audible
CO Detector
Fire Alarms #2
Gas Sniffer #2
LPG Solenoid On/Off switch #1
Outside Equipment:
Cockput Cushions, custom- new in 2025
Swimming Ladder
Cockpit table- Teak and Holly
Outboard Engine Bracket- Integrated
Covers:
Bimini Top- Sunbrella new in 2025
Cockpit Cover- Sunbrella new in 2025
Spray Hood Cover- Sunbrella new in 2025
Mainsail Cover- Sunbrella new in 2021
Genoa Cover- Sunbrella new in 2021
Helm Cover
Instrument Cover
Fender Covers
Tankage:
Fuel- 79 gallons- Aluminum
Water #1- 80 gallons- Aluminum
Water #2- 25 gallons- Plastic
Holding- 19 gallons- Plastic
Ground Tackle:
Anchor #1- Rocna 55 lb on 200 feet of 3/8" chain and 400 feet of 3/4 inch rode
Anchor #2- Danforth 60 lb on 100 feet of 3/8 chain and 250 feet on 5/8 inch rode
Windlass- Lewmar Concept 1- Electric with deck switches, remote control and control from cockpit
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
La Paz Cruisers Supply & Brokerage
Mexico
Presented For Sale By:
La Paz Cruisers Supply & Brokerage
Mexico
