| VESSEL |
MAKE |
YEAR |
BERTHS |
RATE |
SECURITY |
PORT |
OTHER |
| HOWL |
Tartan
30 |
Unknown |
4 |
$1700/week |
$1500 |
Yarmouth |
Successful
racer/cruiser |
Designed by Sparkman and Stevens, the Tartan 30 was one
of the most winning boats on the MORC (Midget Ocean Racing
Circuit). Length overall is 30'; beam is 10'. The boats
are strongly built, stiff and beautifully balanced; skippers
sailing a Tartan 30 for the first time invariably step ashore
praising their performance. Practical Sailor and Cruising
World are among the publications praising the Tartan 30
as among the best boats of their class. Despite their race
origins, Tartan 30s are easy to sail and one of the most
successful cruising boats ever designed (more than 750 were
built).
HOWL
is a lovingly maintained yacht with plenty of features.
Running rigging has been upgraded to include self-tailing
winches (new 2001), adjustable traveler, vang, Cunningham,
adjustable genoa leads and other sail controls (if you prefer
a more leisurely trip, you can also "set it and forget it."
The mainsail is five seasons old, and the 140 headsail -
new in 2005 - is mounted on a super- reliable Furlex roller
furler. The original engine was replaced in 1999 with a
Universal M320B diesel - one of the most reliable marine
engines on the market. It sips fuel, and its unusual location
underneath the settee makes it easy to check oil and coolant.
Electronics include a Furuno 1621 radar, with its radome
mounted on a self-leveling Questus mount. The radar is interfaced
with a Garmin GPS 182 chartplotting GPS (both visible from
the helm). Other electronics include a VHF and a stereo/CD
player with Bose speakers. The electrical system is 12 volt
DC with a 2-battery bank for house service and a separate
starting battery. All batteries were replaced in 2005. The
galley features a 2-burner Origo non-pressurized alcohol
stove, and the icebox is accessible from both the galley
and the cockpit. Water is a simple non- pressurized system.
Safety equipment includes redundant MOB systems, including
a Lifesling recovery system and a Forespar MOB pole with
horseshoe. Ground tackle is oversized, with a 35# CQR on
30' of beefy chain and plenty of rode. There's also a 19#
Danforth "lunch hook" on shorter chain with a secondary
rode.
HOWL is an exceptional example of the classic,
highly successful race/cruiser. If you're looking for exceptional
performance from an easy-to-sail boat, put
HOWL
at the top of your list.
NOTE:
HOWL typically sails out of Yarmouth,
Maine, just northeast of Portland in Casco Bay (easy access
to Boothbay, Muscongus and Penobscot Bays and other wonderful
Maine ports). She can also be sailed out of Rockland by
special arrangement.
