Meryl Grandy

One of the most beloved designs to come from the boards of Sparkman & Stephens, the Tartan 27 was in production from 1961 until 1980 with hundreds of boats (around 700) delivered to happy owners. The original price was around $10,000 and by the end of the production run the price had risen to near $25,000.

Here are some study plans.


These boats are still readily available on the used boat market. They are a truly classic design and make a great family boat.

And finally the hull lines.

The Tartan 33 was introduced in 1979 as a follow up design to the much beloved Tartan Ten. Over 200 boats were built during a production run that lasted until 1984 and the introduction of the Tartan 34. The boat was designed as a comfortable cruising boat with shallow draft due to her Scheel keel.

Here's an early design review. Please double click for zoom.


Here's a peak at the shape of that Scheel keel.


Here are the plans.


There is a very good owner's website which can be accessed by clicking here.