The boat line was built byTartan Marine in theUnited States between 1979 and 1984, but it is now out of production. Tartan completed 201 Tartan 33s and 14 Tartan 33 R models.[1][5][2][3][6][7][10]
The Tartan 33 line are all small recreationalkeelboats, built predominantly offiberglass, with wood trim. They have internally-mounted spade-typerudders and fixedkeels. All models have a length overall of 33.67 ft (10.3 m), a waterline length of 28.83 ft (8.8 m), displace 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) and carry 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) of ballast.[1][5]
The boats were all factory-fitted with a Universal 5242diesel engine of 24 hp (18 kW). The fuel tank holds 26 U.S. gallons (98 L; 22 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 60 U.S. gallons (230 L; 50 imp gal).[1][3][5]
This model was introduced in 1979 and about 20 were built in this configuration. It has afractionalsloop rig with a shorter fore-triangle (parameter "I") by 3 ft (0.9 m) and longer boom (parameter "E") by 2.63 ft (0.8 m) than later boats. The boat has a draft of 4.42 ft (1.35 m) with the standard fin keel. The boat has aPHRF racing average handicap of 162 with a high of 162 and low of 168.[2][6][12]
Tartan 33 (Hull numbers 21-201)
This model was introduced in 1979 and about 181 were built in this configuration. It has a fractional sloop rig with a longer fore-triangle (parameter "I") by 3 ft (0.9 m) and shorter boom (parameter "E") by 2.63 ft (0.8 m) than later boats. The boat has a draft of 4.56 ft (1.39 m) with the standardScheel keel and 6.25 ft (1.91 m) with the optional longer fin keel.[1][11]
Tartan 33 R
This model was also introduced in 1979 and 14 examples were built. It was intended to be a more competitive racing boat than the Tartan 33 and has amasthead sloop rig. The boat has a draft of 6.30 ft (1.92 m) with the standard fin keel fitted. The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 156 with a high of 162 and low of 153.[3][7][13]
