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$45K

1974 Tartan 41

Cruiser-Racer·
Groton, Connecticut
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$45K
USD · Asking Price
41 ft
Length
1974
Year
Cruiser-Racer
Type
Groton, Connecticut
Location

About This Vessel

This 1974 Tartan 41, measures 41 ft, and is located in Groton, Connecticut, powered by Yanmar 4JH4E 56.00HP.

Mame is a custom S&S designed and heavily modified Tartan 41. This now classic yacht heads to weather with intensity. Recently sailed out of Groton, Connecticut she has spent the majority of her life in freshwater on Lake Champlain, Vermont. Updates include Raymarine instruments, very clean Yanmar diesel, Navtec rod rigging, Quantum Battened main with Harken batcar system, Harken primary two speed electric winches. Additional information in text.Sails like a dream. Reduced price for early Fall sale. Seller is highly motivated to sell. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Design and layout

The Tartan 41 was originally designed by Sparkman & Stephens (S&S) at the request of Charlie Britton, founder of Tartan Marine, Co., who was eager to produce a boat that could compete with the new Nautor Swan 43s. Both were designed by S&S. Mame is a modified Tartan 41. These custom modifications are significant, most notably dealing with the undersized rudder and keel issues of the standard original design which led to steering and handling problems.This Tartan was first owned by Steele Griswold (at the time the owner of Shelburne Shipyard, Vermont). He ordered the hull and deck unfinished from Tartan Marine, Fairport Harbor Ohio. This was delivered to the Shelburne Shipyard in 1974 where modifications to the exterior and interior were made to Griswold's specifications.Most significantly Griswold, (an engineer by training and a Lockheed P-38 Lighting fighter pilot during WWII) hired S&S to oversee the modification of the hull and rudder. Griswold and S&S collaborated in this unique project. The original skeg and rudder were removed, and a new rudder designed to resemble the wing of a LP-38 Lighting was installed and about a foot further aft. The underbody was completely faired with a finer entry forward, and the keel was lengthened to over 7 feet draught. Teak toerails were added. A teak cockpit was insatlled by the second owner.The custom interior is finished in teak with teak slat ceilings. The interior layout retains main saloon, forward cabin, head, galley etc, yet the after cabin no longer exists replaced to be large stowage area accessed via a door through a bulkhead. Mame sleeps 6 with 4 berths in the main saloon (including 2 pilot berths) and two berths (that with insert becomes a double) in the forepeak. The galley to port features a Luke heritage propane stove, sink, ice box, counter space and provisions stowage outboard. The main saloon features a just to port od center line a teak fold out table. There is a large hanging closet and numerous storage areas and cubbies.The large navigation station is to Starboard opposite the galley . The galley to port has a stove, double stainless steel sink and large ice box. The enclosed head is abaft the forepeak to port.

Sails and rigging

The aluminium mast is a custom tall sloop rig double spreader. Stepped on keel Navtec rod rigging Hydraulic backstayNew Quantum Battened main with Harken batcar systemHarken Roller furling 135% jibHarken #48 primary two speed electric winchesBarient #22 secondary winchNew sail cover (2026)

Navigation and electronics

Raymarine instrumentsRaymarine AutopilotVHF radioCompassNavigation lights

Engine and mechanical details

Repowered with a Yanmar 54HP 4JH4E 4 cylinder dieselThree blade Feathering Max Propeller. ,

Deck and sundry equipment

WindlassAnchor bow rollerLifejacketsFendersDocklines

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.

Electrical

Four Deep cell batteriesXantrex Battery monitorDC panel adjacent to companionwayShorepower cord with pig tail adaptor/connectorAC plug socket in main saloonElectric bilge pumpElectric windlass

Vessel Overview

Year1974
MakeTartan
Model41
Vessel NameMame
CategoryCruiser-Racer
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Hull FinishAwlgrip
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall41 ft
Beam12 ft
Max Draft7 ft
Displacement17,850

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity25 gal
Fresh Water60 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeYanmar
Model4JH4E
Power56.00 HP
FuelDiesel

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Jared Neff — Neff Yacht Sales Broker
Jared Neff
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