Is anyone aware of a Tartan 27 that has tried the outboard installation into the aft cockpit locker? Like those done by James Baldwin on Alberg 30, Cape Dory 27, Pearson Triton, etc. He has stated that a dimension of 29" is needed from the transom to the rudder post for a tilt-up motor to fit, which on the T27 appears to be very close. Rick

I got notice from yahoo about, and indicated to keep me in, but don’t know any longer how to access – if possible. Thx, Bob Scott

I am in need of a new mast for my 1967 TARTAN 27. Anyone have one "laying around"? Any suggestions on what to consider when evaluating used masts? I am new to sailing and have had this sailboat since 2020. I love this gal and want to keep her going, but the repair guys in my area are looking at this as a "salvage" situation. Any help for a novice would be greatly appreciated!

I just spoke with the man in Toms River, NJ who is parting out a 1977 Tartan. He as a mast and boom & most of the parts. Someone else posted the ad and a pic of the boat. We have to act fast because he is scrapping it in a few days.

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I do have to agree with the purists of you T27 Owners who say that the boat sails better with the centerboard than without. That said, I also raced my T27 for a bit and I can remember one light wind race where we did quite well without using the board (something about the current in our Hudson River that goes up and down). Also, if you look at boats from a similar vintage and heft you might find that there are very few builders that included centerboards into their design. Many of the boats that were contemporaries of our boats have almost the same hull shape but no centerboard. CAPE DORY 27 - sailboatdata CAPE DORY 25D - sailboatdata ARIEL 26 (PEARSON) - sailboatdata While S&S (Sparkman & Stephens) did not design the above boats, they all copied each others designs (somewhat). Who copied who is a question I can't answer. S&S considered the centerboard necessary in order to differentiate their design from the competition and I believe that is borne out in the sailing of the boat (with centerboard). Without a centerboard it might as well be a Cape Dory 27 or an old Pearson Ariel (both nice boats btw). For your consideration. Caleb D T27 #328 On Friday, September 15, 2023 at 04:04:09 PM EDT, SCOTT ROSASCO via groups.io <srosa25043@...> wrote: It would be a shame to actually have a centerboard in the boat, but not use it, by incapacitating it. Sure, you can “sail”, if that’s what you want to call it, without it. But there is simply no way you can point as high, close to the wind, as a comparable boat with one. Go find yourself one and have a race. You won’t be winning. If you want to put the sails up and look pretty, sure, but you are simply not using the boat to it’s fullest potential without the centerboard. The boat was designed by one of the most famous naval architects in the world. If it sailed well without it, it wouldn’t be there. Tartan #616 here. I race “Rosie” 2-3 times a week…. I use my center board all the time. A must in winds that are over 12+ Otherwise way to much weather helm. A shame not to be able to have it. Todd

Hi Patrick, Some further thoughts about the T27 and it's centerboard. There was a company (tartanparts.com - I believe) that was selling a replacement for around $1500 or so. You don't want to lose your centerboard. I for one, believe that your board is (hopefully) stuck in the trunk. If the centerboard were to fall out of the boat, that would mean that the support pin (or fulcrum) that holds the board in the trunk is broken or compromised as well. If, by some means the centerboard managed to escape your boat it will be worth it to you to hire a diver and take a GPS reading near the spot you think it might have gone missing. If you don't want the centerboard, I'm sure someone on this list might buy it from you. Sort of a rare, valuable commodity. I am with the others that say that the T27 sails beautifully with the centerboard. The boat makes more leeway (drift) without the centerboard and it turns much easier with the board deployed. That said, I believe we did well in a race where we never deployed the centerboard. If you race your T27 the centerboard is sort of the secret weapon. You can also steer the boat by adjusting the centerboard. Best, Caleb D T27 #328 On Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 07:30:52 PM EDT, Patrick McGough <patrick.mcgough@...> wrote: Good Evening, My cable for my daggerboard has rusted off. I am going to dive on her tomorrow to see if the board has dropped out of the trunk and is in the down position. Has anyone else had this happen? What are alternatives or what has been tried before: Feed a new cable down thru the trunk and re-attached to the board if she has come out of the trunk…what attachment pieces would be needed with the cable at the attachment point? Temporarily get the dagger board back up….by running a line or multiple lines under the board and securing to the rub rail? Will the daggerboard saw thru those lines? Once I have the lines under the daggerboard, is it possible to raise the board from the deck? Could I have her lifted out of the water and just remove the board all together? What have others done both successfully and unsuccessfully so I can weigh my options intelligently? Any and all advice are welcome. Patrick SV Petrel – 1954 Tartan 27

-- Hi everyone, I am listing my tartan27 ADRI-ANNE #374. Some pics listed here on line and others at Good old Boat "Boats for Sale" She sales like any T27 and could use someone ready to get some use from her. I have listed her for $5,000 and am negotiable. She's been at the dock in Brick, NJ for two years. Engine runs fine. I am very motivated to sell. No question she needs a new home. I'd be happy to provide additional information to anyone with an interest. Thanks for reading and hope to be able to respond to any questions. Bob Riker (briker1518@...)

-- Hi everyone, I am listing my tartan27 ADRI-ANNE #374. Some pics listed here on line and others at Good old Boat "Boats for Sale" She sales like any T27 and could use someone ready to get some use from her. I have listed her for $5,000 and am negotiable. She's been at the dock in Brick, NJ for two years. Engine runs fine. I am very motivated to sell. No question she needs a new home. I'd be happy to provide additional information to anyone with an interest. Thanks for reading and hope to be able to respond to any questions. Bob Riker (briker1518@...)

  Does anyone have any experience in replacing the 50+ year old, scratched and crazed porthole windows on each side of the main cabin? I got the interior screws out of the aluminum frame no problem, so now what? Seems like it would be very easy to permanently damage the thin aluminum interior frame by prying with a screwdriver. Is that just a flat frame or is it a whole window unit? Any idea what type of adhesive might be holding it all in? All I want to do is replace the clear plastic with new. I want to maintain the existing opening shapes, as they are vintage 1960’s. The head port is more of a standard glass port. I could see just replacing that with new at some point.

Hi All, Our T-27 (hull #123) is up for sale in Norwalk CT. It has been on Long Island Sound since new, I am the second owner and have worked on it more than sailed it. Age is forcing me to sell. It has many modern features, a Coast Guard compliant head, Yanmar 2GM20F engine, modern internal halyard mast, redesigned and rebuilt centerboard restored teak with bow sprit, bilge pump and much more. Can be found on Craig’s List for NYC-fairfield county “New York.craigslist.org/search/fct/boo#search=1~gallery~0~30” Contact me through Craig’s List or email jdob3542@.... Presently in the water in Five Mile River Rowayton CT. Jim Dobbs Norwalk CT

I have been following this site for a while as I have "Sonsy", a 1967 T27. I bought her in 1972 and sailed the New England coast until moving to Texas. I left her with a friend on the condition that he take care of her and I could sail her when I could get in tiwn. She spent many years on the Maine coast until my friend passed. Last November I picker her up with a trailer and towed her to my home in Texas. It took 3 1/2 days to to tow her back but it went without a problem. A long tow can be done. My pickup had 350k on the clock when I set out to maine with the trailer. I now plan to refurb the boat and teach my grandkids to sail. It will be on a lake, which will be a lot different for me but I just could not let her go after 43 years of ownership. Keep up the comments. I will try to update you on Sonsy's progress. I need to build a new centerboard. I rebuilt the old one several times but it is now beyond repair. I'll replace the through hulls but keep the Atomic 4. Seems to be in fine shape but a little run time may tell more. Thanks Paul

Hi Everyone, My name is Christopher and I am new to the group. I have been restoring hull # 372 for the last few years. Has anyone had any experience modifying a used powerboat trailer to safely fit the Tartan 27? Thx.

Great sailing boat. Quite a few improvements since I've owned her (2-3 yrs) To list a few: * new Noco 2 bank battery charger * Ritchie bulkhead compass * re-bedded stanchion bases and added G10 under deck support * new black iron exhaust (Atomic 4) * 2015 water pump, carb, ignition and solenoid replaced. * new Vetus opening ports * new VHF radio * Garmin chart plotter with updates. * interior varnish and cabinet latches * full batten main in excellent shape * new dynema lifelines * 4 new dorade vents * storm jib, working jib, “new” 150% genoa and spinnaker (virtually unused) * Link battery monitor * 12v/USB outlets * new laminated tiller and rudder head * rewired in 2016 by previous owner. Ad here: https://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/d/north-1970-tartan-27-great-sailing-boat/7528204626.html Videos here: Tartan 27- CHICKADEE – Lingering Lunacy ( https://lingeringlunacy.com/category/tartan-27-chickadee/ ) Asking $4,500 Email if interested ebreeden4@.... Thanks