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1987 Tartan 40' (12.19 m) 40CB

Milford, Connecticut, United States

IBIS

The Tartan 40 CB IBIS is a performer in the Tartan tradition, a comfortable off-shore cruising yacht with a fine motion at sea and capable of showing her stern to larger vessels. An excellent all around yacht, one that has been described as an "honest" cruising yacht.

Flag of Registry: United States

Port of Registry: Milford

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Vessel ID# 2834894    Last Updated: 2025-05-21 15:23:09

$ 89,900 USD

77,632 Euros
$ 124,661 CAD
£ 66,320 GBP

Description

This Sparkman & Stephens Tartan 40 incorporates an innovative keel/centerboard arrangement. And yet she is a distinguished performer, both upwind and down, Her sailing manners and honest speed are vintage Tartan. The cockpit is 9'3" long with a sail locker to port and two huge lazarettes aft of the pedestal. Coaming are wide and extremely comfortable to sit on. All deck surfaces have molded in non-skid patterns and the wide sidedecks insure safe passage to the bow. There is much to savor in the quality of her appointments, the graceful sweep of her sheer and the Tartan record of enduring value. From her fine sailing traits to her strong construction, IBIS is a yacht you will be proud to own, the elegant performer.


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Wm. J. Kolkmeyer Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: TAR40034G687

Official Number: 925042

Stock #: WJKY52025BK

LOA: 40' 3'' (12.27 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Year: 1987

Beam: 12' 8''

LWL: 31' 7''

Draft Max: 8' 5''

Draft Min: 4' 9''

Cabins: 3

Sleeps: 6

Single Berths: 2

V Berths: 1

Double Berths: 1

Heads: 1

Head Room: 6' 5''

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 47 Gallons (177.91 Liters)

Fresh Water: 135 Gallons (511.03 Liters)

Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)

Displacement: 17800 lbs

Ballast Weight: 7600 lbs

Designer: Sparkman & Stephens

Builder: Tartan Marine

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Yanmar
  • Engine Model: 4JH4AE
  • Engine Year: 2008
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 48.00
  • Power KW: 35.79
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 2300.00
  • Serial Number: E017187

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Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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