Tartan 335

Tartan 335 Details

The all-new Tartan 335 promises to not only be a head turner - below lies a modern hull shape that will deliver the performance of much larger, run of the mill production sailboats. Seattle Yachts is proud to be your Tartan dealer in the Pacific Northwest, California, Florida, and much of the east coast. Contact us today to learn more about all Tartan Yachts models and available inventory.

About The Tartan 355

There is something about colored hulls that accentuate the beauty of a sailboat.  At Tartan, we tend to deliver boats of every color. New owners dream about colors that to his or her mind’s eye will give them a boat that they simply have to give one last look as they leave her dock or mooring.  Whether she’s finished in your favorite color or crisp white with contrasting boot and cove, the new Tartan 335 promises to be the next Tartan head turner.  

Tartan designs embrace contemporary North American styling, state of the art materials and boat building practices.  Just the right amount of spring to the sheer line, a purposeful bow profile and a classic transom, complimented by a deckhouse and cockpit coamings with sweet sweeping lines are some of the key design cues that are unmistakably Tartan. 

But on a Tartan, beauty is more than skin deep, below lies a modern hull shape that will deliver the performance of much larger, run of the mill production sailboats. A long waterline and a sea kindly hull shape will deliver the well-mannered sailing performance that has long been at the root of the appreciation that discerning sailors have for Tartans. 

Equally important, Tartan’s hulls and decks are meticulously laminated using unidirectional e-glass, low density coring and infused under vacuum with modified epoxy resin. This focus on industry leading materials and processes results in composites that are stronger, lighter, and stiffer than traditional polyester laminates and allow the 335 to sport a high-performance indicating displacement to length ratio of 153.   

The Tartan 335 CCR (Cruise Control Rig) sail plan benefits from Tartan’s unique ability to equip all its sailing yachts with carbon masts, and booms. Its sister company, AMP Spars creates carbon fiber masts, booms, rudder posts and steering pedestals in its proprietary closed mold, auto clave manufacturing process.  There is simply no better use of carbon on a sailboat than in these key performance enhancing components. 

The 335 mast comes in 50% lighter and has a lower center of gravity, yet is stiffer, stronger, and safer than an aluminum mast.  The weight savings in these components along with those of the advanced hull and deck laminations allow the 335 to carry a lofty sail plan, producing race boat like sail area to displacement ratios of 21.7 upwind with the self-tacking jib and 31.1 off wind when flying the easily deployed, furling, masthead, sprit mounted 155% reacher. Similarly, the 335’s carbon rudder post can be engineered to be stronger than a stainless-steel post yet weighs less than half of its metal counterpart. 

It’s comforting to know that the 335 rudder is stronger than steel. Although less obvious, the elegantly molded carbon fiber steering pedestals come in at a feather light 5 pounds each, compare that to the standard fare of heavy aluminum fabrications.  The 335 further enhances its performance pedigree with very low center of gravity, cast lead keels. Whether a deep fin for optimum upwind sailing or Tartan’s long standing Beavertail bulb shoal draft keel, both provide the stability to balance the generous sail plan in all conditions.  Simply stated, Tartan’s commitment to great building practices allows design features that help the new 335 deliver un-matched performance.  

The 335 deck design is a refinement of her Tartan sisters, with proper emphasis placed on crew comfort, secure movement on deck, proper ventilation, convenient sail controls and generous storage. 

The cockpit features sleeping length cockpit seating with tall, ergonomically shaped seatbacks. 

Cockpit seat hatches that extend to the top of the cockpit coamings provide great access to the large cockpit lockers below. The helm seats are also fit with hatches for additional storage and access to two 11-pound propane cylinders. New for Tartan is a large molded well in the center of the cockpit, fit with a gasketed hinged hatch. 

The space can be used for convenient access to a large storage area that will house cruising necessities like folding bicycles, roll up SUP, and other large items.  If having air-conditioning at anchor is a requirement, the center storage area is a great place to mount a generator.  Another Tartan first is an optional, recessed stainless steel drawer refrigerator for conveniently located cold refreshments.  The twin wheels provide great sight lines when sailing or motoring and allow easy access aft to the hinge down swim platform with telescoping swim ladder. 

The mainsheet and self-tacking jib sheets are within easy reach of the helm, satisfying the sail tweaker in all of us. Aft of the helm you can take a perch on the port and starboard stern rail seats, with ample room to sit without interfering with the helmsperson. 

The main halyard, reef lines and other sail controls are led through rope clutches to the starboard housetop winch while the self-tacking jib halyard and reacher halyard are led through rope clutches and stored at the mast after the furling foresails are set. Leaving the cockpit and heading to the foredeck, you will notice uncluttered, wide side decks, properly placed hand holds, secure lifelines and raised toe rail, making movement on deck secure and safe. 

At the bow, a proper anchor roller and anchor locker make handling the ground tackle a routine operation, add an electric windlass and it becomes effortless. A hallmark feature of all Tartans is the attention given to cabin ventilation and the 335 is no exception.  She boasts six large opening portlights, 4 opening deck hatches and a large Lexan sliding companionway hatch.  The 335 deck design checks all of the boxes for comfort, safety and functionality.

The Tartan 335 interior layout might best be described by today’s residential trend of an open concept. 

The layout will provide very comfortable on board accommodation for a cruising couple with the occasional need for sleeping arrangements for a guest or two. Starting at the bow, the V-berth is people sized for a couple, 6’ 4” long and 6’ wide at the aft end and fit with a pillow top, pleated mattress for at home comfort. The berth is flanked by upper storage cabinets and a hanging locker to port and shelved locker to starboard.  Beneath the berth there is a bank of drawers for additional convenient storage. 

Moving aft, the main cabin settees are deep and long, with storage outboard and in the upper cabinets at the aft end. The settees will provide extra sleeping bunks for guests, or perhaps the grand kids, fit them with lee clothes and they will also function as secure sea berths when underway.  A compact drop leaf table provides a social area for dining or just relaxing. The head, aft and to port of the companionway is generously proportioned with a semi stall shower with seat at the forward end. 

The sink is part of an integral wrap around, Granicoat molding and includes a large locker outboard to house necessary toiletries, and with additional utility storage below. 

The standard marine head is plumbed to a Y-valve with direct overboard discharge available when offshore and the holding tank is fit with a macerator pump for offshore discharge as well.  A long lost but welcome feature is a dedicated wet locker space aft of the head for wet foul weather gear. All details of the head and shower are executed in easy to maintain surfaces.  Aft and to starboard is the well-appointed galley. The countertops and the deep sink are molded in an available range of Granicoat, these are lightweight composite laminates that further show Tartan’s dedication to luxury but always with an eye towards weight savings and performance.  A two burner LPG cooktop sits over a stainless steel, drawer style refrigeration unit. The extensive cabinetry above provides plenty of storage space for cruising supplies and forward of the stove is a deep, pull-out pantry that runs on super smooth stainless steel drawer slides.  The 335 will make a great day sailer and a great couple’s cruiser.