1980 Tartan 37' (11.28 m) 37
Seattle, Washington, United States
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a striking example of the legendary Sparkman & Stephens-designed Tartan 37—widely respected as one of the finest performance cruisers of her era. Elegant lines, responsive sailing manners, and timeless proportions make this yacht as impressive under sail as she is at the dock.
- Sloop
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: TAR37277M80I
Description
1980 Tartan 37 – Tourmaline
Vessel Overview
Tourmaline is a striking example of the legendary Sparkman & Stephens-designed Tartan 37—widely respected as one of the finest performance cruisers of her era. Elegant lines, responsive sailing manners, and timeless proportions make this yacht as impressive under sail as she is at the dock.
This particular vessel is one of the sought-after deep keel Tartan 37s, offering exceptional upwind performance and offshore capability. Thoughtfully upgraded and carefully maintained, Tourmaline blends classic craftsmanship with substantial modern improvements including a fully renewed lithium electrical system, updated electronics, new canvas, refrigeration, plumbing, and recent rigging upgrades.
Currently moored in Seattle’s Shilshole Bay Marina, with a transferable slip available to the new owner for up to one year.
Sale also includes a Dyer Dhow fiberglass dinghy complete with sailing package, oars, and Honda 2HP outboard.
Specifications
- Builder: Tartan Yachts
- Designer: Sparkman & Stephens
- Model: Tartan 37
- Year: 1980
- LOA: 37’4”
- LWL: 32'5"
- Beam: 11’9”
- Draft: 6’7” (deep keel)
- Engine: Westerbeke 50 diesel – 41 HP
- Propeller: Max Prop feathering propeller
- Fuel Capacity: 50 gallons
- Water Capacity: 90 gallons
- Holding Tank: 19 gallons
Accommodations
The Tartan 37 remains one of the best interior layouts in her class, offering practical cruising accommodations with rich traditional joinery and excellent storage throughout.
Forward Cabin
- Spacious V-berth with filler cushion
- Hanging lockers port and starboard
- Drawer and cabinet storage
- Chain locker access forward
Head Compartment
- Manual marine toilet
- Stainless steel sink with vanity
- Storage lockers
- Handheld shower
- Overhead shower curtain track
- Dual access from forward cabin and salon
Main Salon
- Straight settee to starboard
- L-shaped settee to port
- Storage behind both settees
- Hanging locker and cabinetry forward starboard
- Teak navigation station aft to port
- Large quarter berth aft of nav station
Galley
Located aft to starboard and designed for safe use underway.
Interior Finish
- Solid teak joinery throughout
- Teak and holly cabin sole
- Warm classic yacht ambiance
Recent Maintenance & Upgrades
2025
- Complete new electrical system
- Victron inverter/charger package: VIC MultiPlus C 12/2000/80-50 120V
- VIC Cerbo GX MK2
- Lithium battery bank installed: Two VIC LiFePO4 Battery 12,8V/200Ah NG
- VIC Lynx Smart BMS 500 NG (M10)
- New AIS transceiver
- New engine raw water strainer/filter
2024
- New bimini with full connector to dodger
- New solar panels and controllers
- New Standard Horizon GX2400 VHF with AIS receiver
- NMEA 2000 network added to helm chartplotter
2023
- Dyer Dhow dinghy package added
- New engine raw water pump
- New running rigging
- New Blue Sea AC/DC electrical panels
- New freshwater plumbing hoses
- New refrigeration system
- New Garmin helm chartplotter
- New solar vent
- Brightwork accents renewed
- New dodger installed
2022
- Exterior brightwork renewed (toe rails & handrails)
- Hauled and bottom painted (Interlux Ultra-Kote)
- Galley sink and faucet replaced
- Head sink faucet replaced
2021
- New marine head
- New holding tank
- New sanitation plumbing
- New Group 27 starting battery
2020
- New SmartPlug shore power inlet
- New Wallas diesel cabin heater
2010
- Hull and deck professionally painted in Awlgrip
- Bottom stripped to bare hull and epoxy sealed
- All new portlights with screens
- Mast rewired
Mechanical
- Westerbeke 4-107 41hp diesel
Navigation & Electronics
- Garmin helm-mounted chartplotter (new)
- Raymarine C120 chartplotter/radar (2008)
- Raymarine Evolution wheel autopilot (2017)
- Simrad IS15 instruments: Speed
- Depth
- Wind
- Tack display
- Cockpit instrument repeaters at helm
- Standard Horizon GX2400 VHF with AIS receiver (2024)
- AIS Class B transceiver (2025)
- Ritchie pedestal compass
Sails
- Neil Pryde Dacron mainsail (2003) Very good condition
- Norlam 135% roller furling genoa - Good condition
- Purple ¾ oz asymmetrical/spinnaker Excellent condition (2015)
Rigging & Deck Hardware
- New running rigging (2023)
- Stainless lifelines (2007)
- Harken 48 self-tailing primary winches
- Harken 30 self-tailing secondary winches
- Lewmar 40 self-tailing halyard winch
- Additional Lewmar winches
- Harken Big Boat traveler
- Harken split drum roller furling
- Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster
- Forespar rigid boom vang
- Strong Track mast system for easy mainsail hoist
- Spinnaker pole
Ground Tackle
- 44 lb Rocna MKII anchor (new)
- 100’ of 3/8” chain
- 200’ of 5/8” rode
- Maxwell Freedom 800 electric windlass with remote
Hull & Deck
- Deep fin keel version
- Hull and deck painted in Awlgrip (2010)
- Bottom stripped and epoxy sealed (2010)
- Last haul out and bottom paint: May 2022
Exterior Equipment
- Dodger with stainless grab handles (2023)
- New bimini with connector panel (2024)
- All portlights replaced with screens
- Main sail cover
- Wheel cover
- Companionway cover
- Handrail covers
- Large teak cockpit table with folding leaves
- Dinghy motor hoist
- Swim ladder
- Dock lines and fenders included
Interior Systems
- Wallas diesel forced-air heater (2020)
- Force 10 three-burner propane stove with oven
- Pressurized hot and cold water
- 12-gallon hot water heater
- Accumulator tank
- New refrigeration system (2023)
- Large insulated icebox
- New marine head and holding tank (2022)
- Handheld shower
- Upgraded freshwater plumbing (2023)
- V-berth with 10” foam mattress
Electrical System
Battery Bank
- (2) Victron LiFePO4 12.8V / 200Ah NG batteries (2025)
- (1) Group 27 starting battery (2021)
Victron Energy Management
- Victron Lynx Smart BMS 500 NG
- Victron Cerbo GX MK2
- Victron MultiPlus C 12/2000/80-50 inverter/charger
Charging & Power
- (2) 200W solar panels (2024)
- New solar charge controllers
- New AC/DC breaker panels
- 30A shore power
- SmartPlug inlet (2020)
Additional Systems
- Upgraded cabin lighting
- Electric bilge pump
- Macerator pump
Included Tender Package
- Dyer Dhow fiberglass dinghy
- Sail kit
- Oars
- Honda 2HP outboard motor
Summary
Tourmaline is a rare opportunity to own one of the most admired classic performance cruisers ever built—beautifully updated for modern cruising while preserving the soul and sailing pedigree that made the Tartan 37 famous.
With major recent investments in lithium power systems, solar, electronics, canvas, plumbing, refrigeration, and rigging, she is exceptionally well-positioned for Northwest cruising, club racing, or extended coastal adventures.
A standout vessel with timeless style, proven performance, and serious upgrades.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: TAR37277M80I
LOA: 37' 4'' (11.38 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1980
Beam: 11' 9''
LWL: 32' 8''
Draft Max: 6' 7''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 50 Gallons (189.27 Liters)
Fresh Water: 90 Gallons (340.69 Liters)
Holding Tank: 19 Gallons (71.92 Liters)
Displacement: 17800 lbs
Ballast Weight: 7500 lbs
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens
Builder: Tartan Yachts
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Westerbeke
- Engine Model: 4-107
- Engine Year: 1980
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 40.00
- Power KW: 29.83
- Fuel Type: Diesel
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Dylan McCoy
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Seattle WA 98109 USA
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Growing up in the western suburbs of Denver, Colorado, there wasn’t a ton of open water around. So, we’d take Annie, my dad’s 1987 19 foot Four Winns, to Glendo Reservoir in Wyoming to go camping, tubing, and waterskiing for a few weeks each summer. My dad also had a 15 foot Sol Cat that I have a few younger memories of hearing “DUCK!” Camping trips to Glendo are my favorite childhood memories, and how my love of boats and the water was born.
In Welsh mythology, Dylan is a sea deity and is the god of the tides and waves. I learned that at the influential age of 14. This news cemented my love of boats and the water, and my superiority complex. At 15, my dad and I got our SCUBA certifications together, deepening my obsession with the sea. My love of the water, combined with my urge to take all my toys apart as a kid and work on my own cars as a teenager led me to commercial diving as a career. I moved to Seattle at 19 to attend the Divers Institute of Technology.
My first job after dive school took me to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, where I spent one season diving on fishing vessels and even helped salvage one that sank in the Aleutian Islands. From there I went to the oil field in the Gulf of Mexico to do maintenance on oil rigs and pipelines. That lasted for about a year, at which point I decided I wanted to live longer. I made my way back to Seattle where I’d made such amazing friends and decided to call the Pacific Northwest home.
At 23, I bought my first boat, which I found on craigslist. A 1972, 28 foot Thomley Sedan Cruiser. I’ve only ever seen one other Thomley to this day. $2,900 got me the stripped down 1972 F100 of boats. The forward cabin had a small fridge, propane oven and stove, V-berth cushions, a semi-functional head, and a little storage. The aft deck was bare plywood and two seats with cabinets under them. Under the hood was an old Chrysler 318 on its last legs. All this wrapped up with a canvas enclosure, decades old, windows so oxidized that I couldn’t scrub a view out of them if I tried. When I think of it now, the only thing attractive about the boat was my $3,000 in the bank! I restored the boat and lived on her for seven years. I started a boat tour company with her, called Candere Cruising.
In 2014, I convinced my dear old dad to move up here to Seattle to go into business with me. And over the last decade, we’ve grown Candere Cruising to five boats, three power and two sail. I also earned my 100 Ton USCG Master license.
Keeping our fleet of boats running has made me a good mechanic and systems troubleshooter. Enough so that when the pandemic started, I started a new business offering maintenance and management services to boat owners.
I had learned to sail with my friends and boat neighbors. Then I sailed more once my dad moved here and bought his Hunter 32. In 2017 I met my wife-to-be, joining an avid sailing and racing family, and have sailed the San Juans, the Gulf Islands, Barkley Sound, and we delivered a yacht to Ketchikan, Alaska in 2020.
My background is a little more in powerboats, and we currently live on a classic Ocean Alexander 40, but I love to sail and am shaping my life to spend more of it exploring the PNW.
I’ve spent a decade using my passion for people and boats to offer travelers and locals my favorite views of my favorite city. Now, here at Swiftsure Yachts, my goal is to channel those same passions to transition unique and capable yachts from those whose dreams they’ve fulfilled, to those whose dreams they will fulfill next!