Kate- I have a Tartan 43 (1974) which is the little sister of the 46/48. The 43 is the traditional transom version of the more popular Tartan 41 (84 of the 41/43/44) series were built. Several are still
racing in the
Newport /Bermuda and Marion to
Bermuda races. One was in the '79 Fasnet
race The build quality is generally very good & strong. I have been to
Bermuda (from Ct) and to carib and back. I do my own
work (including new engine). I replaced one small bulkhead where a babystay chainplate had leaked. Some
water in
deck problems have been fixed.
I have seen several of the 41's that were raced hard and put away wet. I wouldn't take those examples
offshore without some serious
work that would not be the best investment of time or
money. What are your plans for the boat? By the way the boat should sail like a witch upwind (a 7'7")
draft. The #1
genoa will be huge. The S & S boats from the 70's were great upwind boats and conservative in design compared to newer
race boats from the 80's & 90's. I would want a serious
survey.
Engine replacement &
water in cored
deck would be potential repairs/improvements. Is this the 46 that's up in
Ontario? There was on in
Washington for sale a year or 2 ago. Feel free to contact me. Tim