(S&S design #2253) Sometimes referred to as TARTAN 37C.
The TARTAN 37 became one of the builders best selling models.
Derived from the TARTAN 38, more of a racer with a deep keel and tall rig.
Most boats were delivered with the keel/cb and standard rig as shown here. A tall rig and fixed keel were also available.
Draft for fixed keel: 6.58’/2.0m
Another boat based on the same design was built in England and called the CONDOR 37.
Displacement above is 1/2 loading.
The Mark I was built between 1967 – 1971.
The Mark II has less wood in the construction than the Mark I, employing instead a molded floor support, molded overhead liner and a fiberglass toerail.
Most boats were delivered with either the 23hp Volvo MD2B or the 27-hp MD 11C (MK II). A 40hp Westerbeke 4-107 was an option.
Yawl rig measurements:
I: 44.25′
J: 14.00′
P: 38.50′
E: 16.00′
PY: 18.00′
EY: 6.50′
Tot. working SA: 686 sq.ft.
Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt.
Keel/CB version also available:
Draft BD: 7.6’/BU: 3.83′
Displacement: 11,750 lbs
Ballast: 4,660 lbs
Temporarily reintroduced (1995?) under the short lived Cal-Pearson Corporation.
Hulls and decks (including the coachroof) were laminated by the Tyler Boat Company Ltd. in the UK. Hulls were completed by a number of yards in Europe including Malo Yachts, and Ohlson Brothers of Sweden, Robertson & Sons Ltd. of Scotland.
Traditional, or reverse transom versions. Sloop or yawl rig.
A kit version (from Tyler) was sold as the TUFGLASS 38.
Available as sloop or yawl.
Rig Dimensions listed are for CCA rig. IOR rig was also available with shorter boom:
P=1200cm/39.37′
E=395cm/12.96′
Thanks to Dr. Lutz v. Meyerinck (www.ohlson38.com) for providing valuable information on a number of the Ohlson designs.
Available with a fin keel: Draft – 5.75ft.
Briefly reintroduced in 1997 (as PEARSON 35) with a short lived revival of the Pearson brand. (Cal-Pearson Corp.)
Thanks to Greg Sutherland, owner of hull #1 for providing updated information.
According to him, at least 28 were built.
Racing version of SCHOCK 34 PC.
Light weight, tall rig.
PC=Performance Cruiser.
Available with shoal draft wing keel.
Draft 4.5′
Only 6 built under this name. The design derived from the wooden OWENS CUTTER.
Originally built by the Allen Boat Co. of Buffalo NY. The molds were later sold to Allied Boat Co. where, with some modifications, it became the ALLIED 39.
