33' 1980 Tartan

The 1980 Tartan 33 is a classic sailboat designed by Sparkman & Stephens, built by Tartan Marine, and known for its balance of cruising comfort and racing capability. 

Featuring a fractional rigged sloop with a Scheel keel, offering a moderate draft of 4.5 ft (1.39 m) for access to shallower waters without sacrificing stability. 

 The boat has a fiberglass hull and deck, a displacement of 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), and ballast of 4,400 lb (1,996 kg), contributing to strong seaworthiness and performance. 

Key specifications include:

• Length Overall (LOA): 33.67 ft (10.26 m)
• Waterline Length (LWL): 28.83 ft (8.79 m)
• Beam: 10.96 ft (3.34 m)
• Engine: Universal 5242 diesel
• Fuel Capacity: 26 gallons

Wheel Steering, running rigging and lines led to the cockpit along with self tailing winch upgrades. Also electronics have been added and are modern. The traveler spans the cockpit just fore of the wheel, and it's well positioned for efficient sheeting. The fractionally rigged mast has double spreaders along with nice wide side decks with molded nonskid from the Tartan production.

The boat is ideal for a couple or a small family! With galley to starboard as you descend the ladder. It has a large sink and, icebox (no reefer plate) is located on the port side fore of the Navigation station. The Nav station includes a good-sized chart desk. There is a quarter berth aft of the nav station. The salon includes facing settees with updated upholstery. Eight opening portholes generates exceptional cross ventilation. As you move forward the head spans the width of boat just fore of the mast with doors to both the salon and forward cabin. The head is does currently work. The forward cabin includes a roomy V berth, a large hanging locker with a couple of drawers.

New Mainsail and running rigging - 2026

Standing rigging was replaced in 2022, Halyards in 2026.

Keel is a Scheel Keel design helping to maintain a shallow draft of only 4' 5"

A sheet vang was added in 2023

New life jackets, horn, fire extinguisher and flare in 2025

New batteries in 2026

Faucet replaced in 2023

New Teak in 2025

Has electronics and manuals 

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