If the
price is right---Buy it!
I own a Tartan 33. The 33 is perfect for me to
single hand. I looked at and almost purchased a 37- they are great
boats.
Keep in mind you are
buying an older
boat. The good thing, is the S&S designs are well built,
head turners, but you are
buying an older boat. This means you inherit all the good (and bad) things every PO has done to her.
As part of the
survey be sure to get an
engine and
transmission oil analysis. It will give you a hint about the condition of both.
Things to look for on that era of Tartans- where the port and starboard chain plates go through the
deck is prone to
water damage. Assuming it is not too extensive, the
water damage is a fairly easy fix. Likewise the
genoa tracks tend to have water issues. Unfortunately, rebidding them is a PITA. On the 33, re-bedding the starboard track required removing the overhead in some of the cabinets.
The good news--there is very active and well informed yahoo tartan group and T-37 website. You can join the yahoo group now and get some good insights from guys who have owned some of these old girls since they were new.