Tartan cruiser

1981 33' Tartan Cruiser with four foot draw and 52' above water line clearance.  She took care of this novice captain as I solo'd the Atlantic coast from Newburyport MA to St Augustine FL and back.  She lived up to her reputation and constantly receives adoring compliments.

The Tartan 33 is a highly respected cruiser designed by Sparkman & Stephens, known for quality construction, excellent sailing characteristics, and timeless design. "Valiente" (Hull #100) is an early production boat built when Tartan's quality was at its peak.

Vessel Overview

Year: 1981
Make/Model: Tartan 33 (Hull #100)
Name: Valiente
HIN: TAR33100M81C
Documentation: USCG #635637
Hailing Port: Merrimack, New Hampshire
Current Location: Wentworth by the Sea Marina, New Castle, NH (Portsmouth area)
Specifications

LOA: 33' 8"
LWL: 28' 9"
Beam: 10' 11"
Draft: 4' 6"
Displacement: 10,000 lbs (11 GRT / 10 NRT)
Ballast: 4,400 lbs (external lead keel)
Hull: Fiberglass reinforced plastic with balsa core in some areas
Deck: Fiberglass with wood core
Rig: Fractional sloop
Engine & Mechanical Systems

Main Engine: Universal Model 5424 diesel, 24 HP, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated
Engine Condition: Runs great - well maintained with clean oil, no unusual noise or smoke
Hours: 1981+ (unknown exact hours)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 26-28 gallons
Fuel Tank: Florida Marine Tanks 5052 H32 aluminum alloy (28 gallons, blocked and chocked)
Fresh Water Capacity: 60 gallons (2 x 30-gallon plastic tanks: one under salon settee, one forward under v-berth)
Holding Tank: Type III MSD, 15 gallons (forward under v-berth)
Transmission: Good condition, proper gear oil level
Propeller: Max Prop 3-blade feathering propeller - greased and painted
Shaft: 1" stainless steel
Strut: Bronze with rubber insert
Stuffing Box: Bronze with flax packing, reinforced rubber double clamped
Exhaust: Approved steam hose with plastic water lift muffler

Sails:
Doyle Sail Main - professionally cleaned early 2025 (Age: 5 years, 135% Jib)
Spinnaker with pole
Roller Furling: Harken system
Winches:
2 x Lewmar #40 2-speed (cockpit)
2 x Lewmar 42 Self-tailing
2 x Lewmar 44 Self-tailing
Windlass: Ideal Capstain electric anchor windlass - motor and solenoid replaced 2023
Ground Tackle:
CQR Plow anchor
NEW 3/8" galvanized chain - 60 feet
250' stranded nylon rode

BRAND NEW 2025 Raymarine System Upgrade - Installed September 2025 ($2,275 investment):

NEW Chartplotter: Raymarine Axiom+ 7 - 7" MFD with Lighthouse North America Charts
NEW GPS Sensor: Raymarine RayStar 150 GPS Sensor w/Pole Mount
NEW Tridata Display: Raymarine i50 Tridata Display (depth/speed/temperature)
NEW Wind Display: Raymarine i60 Wind Display System (true & apparent wind)
NEW USB Charging: Scanstrut Flip Pro w/Front Fit Bezel 12/24V Fast Charge Dual USB-A/C Socket