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Tartan Marine 372

Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1988–1993

A 1988-1993 masthead sloop featuring a deep 2.08-meter fin keel and a spade rudder for performance-oriented cruising

Designed by Tim Jackett W.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

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The Tartan Marine 372, on the water

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Character

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LivelyComfort 25Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.99Bluewater
LightD/L 232Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 17.6Powered-up
TenderBallast 43%Stiff

A capable cruiser that sits just inside the offshore line — coastal work with real passages in her.

  • Draws more than ~83% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2952 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

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Seen once across one channel of the fleet.

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
42.8%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
17.6
Displacement / length
231.6
Comfort ratio
25.3
Capsize screening
1.99
Hull speed
7.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1358
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1988–1993
Units built
60
Designer
Tim Jackett w
Builder
Tartan Marine

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Ericson Yachts 38111.43 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthAn evolution of the Ericson 38, this 11.4-meter masthead sloop features a 1.98-meter draft and a fin-keel hull
Hunter Marine 38011.35 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthOffered with a deep 1.98m keel option, this high-volume cruiser features a spade rudder and a B&R rig
Oyster Marine 37 Heritage11.28 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Holman & Pye designed masthead sloop built for offshore stability with a skeg-mounted rudder and conservative sail plan
Ericson Yachts 3811.48 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Bruce King-designed masthead sloop with a high sail area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance
Hunter Marine 37611.35 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA spacious cruiser featuring a B&R rig and wing keel, sharing a proven hull design with the later 380 and 386 models
Pearson Yachts 3611.14 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA William H. Shaw-designed masthead sloop built for the IOR One Ton rule, featuring a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder

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