Masthead Sloop
• Fin with rudder on skeg
• Built 1973
Dimensions
LOA
43 ft
LWL
32.4 ft
Beam
12.25 ft
Max Draft
6.3 ft
Displacement
17,800 lbs
Ballast
9,200 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.88
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
234
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
51.7%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
778 sq ft
I
54 ft
J
17.25 ft
P
47.75 ft
E
13 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1973
Last Built
—
Number Built
—
Notes: It is said that the TARTAN 43 is the first boat from the tooling that was later used to build the more popular TARTAN 41. The extra length is due to the extended 'traditional' counter.