Mariner Yacht Co. built about 7-8 of these boats before going out of business. Later, about 6 more were built and sold as the ISLANDER 48C. Thanks to the designer, Ted Brewer for providing corrections.
See ISLANDER 48C for more details.
Rigs: Masthead Sloop
A later ‘stretched’ version of the TARTAN 41/43. Hull weight is said to be less due to different layup.
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.
WHITBY 45 MKII (1980+ only 2 or 3 built):
Draft was reduced to 6′. (cast lead keel made longer and thicker and swept-back rudder was redesigned to be more vertical.)
The deck was raised .16′. to increase headroom, the former low coachroof was extended for and aft, and the cockpit divider was eliminated.
The sail plan remained the same, but the interior was completely redesigned.
S&S design #2150.
Short Rig:
I: 51.00′
J: 17.85′
P: 45.00′
E: 12.00′
Design appeared in ‘Yachting’ Magazine, Aug. 1969.
Images promised.
aka GARAGHTY 41.
Thanks to ‘SPB’ for providing corrections.
Based on ‘IMP'(1977), one of the most succesful IOR racers of its day.
Available in a racing (12 built) or cruising (21 built)version.
S&S design #2095.2 A lengthened TARTAN 41(S&S #2095) with a heavier cruising interior and new larger deck structure.
Also available with Sheel keel (most common) or keel/centerboard.
Short Mast:
I: 52.0′
J: 16.8′
P: 45.0′
E: 13.0′
Tot. SA: 729 sq.ft.
Draft-Sheel keel: 4.96′
Draft-Keel/CB: BD:7.0′ BU:4.7′