Tartan 37
Intimate Elegance Afloat
The Tartan 37 redefines what’s possible in a modern performance cruiser. Designed for couples and independent sailors, she delivers refined performance in a perfectly balanced size. Lean, powerful, and purpose-built, she blends striking speed with refined comfort. With a carbon rig, advanced composite construction, and timeless craftsmanship, the 37 delivers a sailing experience that is both exhilarating and deeply rewarding—true to Tartan’s heritage of performance without compromise.
The 37 offers an elevated sailing experience—equally suited to spirited day sails and effortless weekends away.
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Specifications
Perfectly Sized Performance
The Tartan 37 strikes the ideal balance between power and manageability. A lightweight yet powerful platform delivers responsive handling, impressive acceleration, and confident tracking across a wide range of conditions—making every sail engaging.
Confidence in Simplicity
Every system on deck is designed for ease and control. The CCR rig, self-tacking jib, and clean deck layout reduce workload and increase enjoyment—allowing sailors to focus less on managing the boat and more on the experience itself.
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Carbon Fiber Advantage
The carbon fiber mast and boom significantly reduce weight aloft, lower the center of gravity, and decrease pitching inertia. This enhances sail-carrying ability, and delivers more efficient power transfer—resulting in greater control and reduced helm load.
Advanced Construction
The hull and deck are constructed using our proven resin infusion process, ensuring precise fiber-to-resin ratios and consistent laminate quality. This produces a lighter, stiffer structure with superior load distribution, reduced voids, and long-term structural integrity.
Sailor-Centered Layout
Control lines are led aft to accessible winches, allowing trimming, reefing, and adjustments from the safety of the cockpit. Wide side decks, secure handholds, and thoughtful ergonomics ensure safety and ease of movement on deck.
CCR Rig Simplicity
The Cruise Control Rig utilizes a self-tacking jib on an inner forestay paired with a masthead reacher to optimize sail area across wind angles. This dual-headsail configuration allows efficient upwind sheeting angles while enabling rapid transitions to high-powered reaching modes without complex sail handling systems.
The Tartan 37 is built for balance—between ambition and escape, work and renewal.
Weekends aboard unfold at your own pace. Mornings begin with quiet coffee in the cockpit as sunlight reflects off calm water. Afternoons bring easy sailing along the coast, the 37 moving confidently and gracefully with minimal effort. There’s no rush—just the freedom to enjoy the motion, the breeze, and the destination ahead.
At anchor, the experience becomes intimate. The cabin glows with warm wood tones as soft light filters through open hatches. A meal prepared in a galley designed for real use, followed by an evening in the cockpit under a sky full of stars. The boat is quiet, comfortable, and deeply personal—a space that feels removed from everything else.
The Tartan 37 is about making the most of the time you have—stepping away, even briefly, into a world that feels slower, richer, and more connected. An elegant escape, always within reach.
Efficiency and Comfort
The interior of the Tartan 37 is engineered to maximize usable volume within a performance-oriented hull form. A carefully proportioned beam, optimized layout, and strategic storage integration create a comfortable, well-balanced interior that supports extended adventures aboard.
Handcrafted Quality
The interior reflects Tartan’s commitment to true yacht craftsmanship. Solid wood joinery, raised panel cabinetry, and finely finished surfaces create a space that is both durable and elegant. Every detail is designed to provide long-lasting beauty and a sense of warmth that distinguishes the Tartan 37.
Continuous Ventilation
Ten opening portlights, four overhead hatches, and a pair of dorade boxes promote continuous passive airflow. This design reduces heat buildup and moisture accumulation below deck, improving onboard comfort while minimizing reliance on powered ventilation.
Twin Helm Ergonomics
Dual steering pedestals are positioned to provide optimal helm ergonomics and clear sightlines along the sail plan and forward deck. This configuration enhances steering precision, improves feedback through the helm, and facilitates effective weight distribution and movement within the cockpit.
Practical Luxury
The Tartan 37’s interior is deliberately scaled for comfort without excess, yet remains surprisingly spacious. The thoughtfully designed two-cabin layout maximizes space and functionality. From the well-appointed galley to the comfortable navigation/work station, every detail serves a purpose. Ample storage, smart layouts, and quality finishes ensure the 37 supports extended crusing aboard with ease and understated luxury.
Crafted, Not Manufactured
Rich hardwood joinery, a functional two-cabin layout, and inviting living spaces create an atmosphere that feels both refined and personal. Handcrafted North American hardwoods, raised panel joinery, and solid trim create a warm, inviting atmosphere that reflects Tartan’s commitment to true yacht-quality interiors—built to be lived in, not just looked at.
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Length Overall
36 ft 6 in
Length Waterline
31 ft 1 in
Beam
12 ft 0 in
Draft (Deep Fin)
6 ft 6 in
Draft (Beavertail)
4 ft 11 in
Draft (Keel/ Centerboard)
3 ft 11 in
Displacement (Deep Fin)
12,875 lb
Displacement (Beavertail)
13,375 lb
Displacement (Keel/ Centerboard)
13,625 lb
Ballast (Deep Fin)
4,250 lb
Ballast (Beavertail)
4,750 lb
Ballast (Keel/ Centerboard)
5,000 lb
Bridge clearance
55 ft 0 in
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Heads
1
Fuel
35 gallons
WAter
60 gallons
Auxiliary
30 hp diesel saildrive
Upwind sail area (main & self-tacking jib)
644 sq ft
Downwind sail area (main & reacher)
892 sq ft
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