Well the S&S Tartan had a very narrow rear end but is a bit more in the beam so yes it was a bigger boat and it sailed like a witch, loved it. The E39 I sailed was the flush
deck model and I have suggested that design to many people wanting a tough boat on a
budget, its pretty hard to beat. Your boat shares the same
hull but has a different deck which makes it a pretty nice looking boat. Usually those designs tend to get a little hard to steer downwind with the chute up in a strong breeze but do just fine under working
sails.
Anyways I think you picked a winner and I'd rather take that boat offshore than many of the newer ones. If you summered in the
Baja I really take my hat off to you.