27' Tartan 27

1969 Tartan 27 Well-Maintained, Freshwater Classic

Own a piece of sailing heritage with this beautifully maintained 1969 Tartan 27, a beloved freshwater cruiser-racer thats spent over 20 years in heated indoor storage. Sailed primarily on Green Bay, this boat has been lovingly cared for and upgraded annually over my 22 years of ownership

This Tartan 27 is turnkey ready for another season of sailing. Whether youre looking for a capable club racer or a beautiful weekend cruiser, this boat is a solid performer with decades of life ahead.
Asking Price: $8,000 or better or best offer.

New Dorsail Mainsail (2020) and 135% Genoa (2021)
3 full keel, with another 3 centerboard
Two-speed winches, line clutches/cam cleats, and traveler for optimal sail handling
Autohelm T2000 and ST30 wind, depth & speed instruments fully operational
Additional sails: Two 150% genoas and two spinnakers; rigged for spinnaker use and club raced weekly
Powerful backstay adjuster for performance tuning
All lines in good condition
New porta potty, new VHF radio, antenna, and cabling
Chain plates system refreshed, new standing rigging, and Furlex furler
Teak regularly maintained/replaced; mast & deck painted. All stanchion bases and hardware rebeded.
Centerboard serviced with new cable and Interlux 2000e primer.
Interior improvements: new sink, faucet, water pump, drawers replacing ice box, cushions, refreshed woodwork and lighting
DC wiring largely replaced; onboard charger with two deep cycle 12V batteries, one new 2025. 30 amp shore power cord and 15 amp adapter.
New lifelines with port and starboard gates; dive ladder added for swim access.
Soft deck spots repaired, two bilge pumps (powered and manual).
Engine:
Reliable Atomic 4 gasoline engine in excellent running order
New electronic ignition, carburetor, water pump
Exhaust system redone
New cutlass bearing, stuffing box repacked
Trailer:
Yard trailer in very good condition
Makes a 30-mile round trip annually at 20 mph