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2009 TARTAN 4300 “ENDORPHIN”

Asking Price: $389,900
Location: Deltaville, VA

INTRODUCTION:

November 2022 UPDATE! Back on market just now (11/2/22). Brand new water maker added. Brand new wind generator added. Several other thoughtful updates!

Over several decades of yacht sales, having been aboard thousands of yachts, and after hundreds of yachts sold by this point, the Tartan 4300 has become one of Erin’s and my favorite boats in this size and quality range. It is truly a joy to sail and a true class leader. Tim Jackett and his team at Tartan Yachts really just got so much right here. In the mid-40’ range, this is a fast and powerful yacht. Classic lines mixed with modern tech and amazingly thoughtful features make this boat a joy to sail on protected waters or crossing an ocean. Some background on this particular boat and her travels. Erin and I found ENDORPHIN on Lake Erie in Port Clinton, OH two years ago. She had been a daysailer for the first owner since new. With only 255 hours on the engine, with packing materials still in the oven and microwave, this first owner had actually never even slept aboard. It was a lucky find for us and worth picking up the boat half a country away. Erin and I brought the boat through Lake Erie, the Erie Canal to Albany and down the Chesapeake in the Fall of 2019 (engine hours 255 to 407 hours for this trip). She has been in Deltaville since then with very light use, only another 40 hours since arriving on the Chesapeake. She’s truly a magnificent yacht with amazing amenities above an below decks.

Navy blue hull/off white decks
Incredibly low use since new that shows inside and out
Upgraded 75HP Volvo D2-75 Diesel engine with 447 hours (as of 11/21) w/2020 sail drive boot replacement
Well equipped for extended cruising with many recent updates
All new B&G full electronics suite (Fall 2021)
Tartan’s all-carbon (CCR) Cruise Control Rig for easy sailing
Two-zone heating and AC systems
6kW Mastervolt diesel genset, 25 hours
Twin Grunert refrigerator compressors
Electric primary winches and electric halyard winch
New dodger/bimini (2020)
New (7) battery 700AH bank
Luxury cherry varnished interior

TARTAN YACHTS INTRODUCTION:

On the surface, the 4300 has all the design elements of classic American yacht design. Graceful sheerline, balanced overhangs, complimentary low coach roof, sweeping cockpit coamings and thoughtful convenience details on deck all give the 4300 a very classic profile. However, built within these stylish good looks are elements that take full advantage of Tartan's advanced construction practices providing excellent performance that is realized with minimum effort. A long and lean hull is fit with a choice of low center of gravity keels designed for great stability and sail carrying ability, and a carbon mast and "Pocket Boom" that are extremely stiff and strong. Tartan's overall commitment to advancing the art of yacht construction allows for an opulent interior while still maintaining impressive performance numbers. Her weight control results in a center of gravity that is lower than most cruising boats, improving performance and handling characteristics, even when loaded for extended passages. A modern classic in the making, the Tartan 4300 promises to be a head turner in any harbor.

HULL & DECK DESIGN:

The hull design of the 4300 continues the Tartan trend of long waterline, slippery entry forward, full and flat aft quarters and carefully sculpted balanced volume to produce a yacht that is easily driven and powerful for maximum performance. Her long waterline length relative to over-all length provides a high theoretical hull speed and the full aft sections allow the 4300 to surf and extend her sailing and motoring length to provide fast and exhilarating passage making.

By maintaining balanced volume in the hull, the 4300 heals predictably and evenly, unlike many extreme designs that develop bad manners under difficult conditions. Through optimized hull design the 4300 will extend your daily range, expanding the possibilities for weekend cruising and offering long daily passages offshore. Safety and comfort aboard require a thoughtfully designed deck and cockpit and as with past Tartans, the 4300 will excel in this area.

Wide and uncluttered sidedecks and a deep and secure cockpit are essential elements of the 4300. Additionally, the Tartan 4300 deck offers an abundance of ventilation through (14) opening port lights (every port on the boat opens in fact), (6) deck hatches and (4) dorade vents. A convenient walk through transom with platform provides access for swimming or for stern boarding from a dinghy. The 4300 is fit with the best hardware from the best suppliers in the industry to assure that lines run free and easy. Trimmed with just the right amount of exterior teak, the 4300 is classic looking yet very modern yacht capable of going anywhere on the planet you might wish to go.

HULL:

NPG Isophthalic gelcoat (an extremely hearty weather-resistant color-fast gel coating system)
Modified epoxy vinylester resin used throughout laminate for superior bonding and strength (highly blister resistant compared to older polyester resin compounds)
Engineered multi-axial E-Glass fiber reinforcements, locally reinforced in high-load areas
CNC computer cut closed-cell synthetic foam coring (creates an immensely stiff but lighter than normal hull, provides insulation, and is quieter through the water)
Laminated in “one shot” resin infusion process eliminating secondary bonding of structural materials (meaning "vacuum-bagged" for us normal folks)
All hull penetrations made through solid E-Glass laminate “core windows” (sold core hull everywhere you would penetrate it for boat gear)
Interior surfaces painted out for aesthetics
Internal structural grid designed to carry rig and keel loads, bonded and glass-taped into hull (minimizes hull flex and 'creaking' that you hear on so many other yachts)
UL and ABS approved, corrosion free Marelon flush through hull fittings
Built to meet ABS Plan Certification

DECK:

NPG Isophthalic gelcoat
Modified epoxy vinylester resin used throughout laminate for superior bonding
Engineered multi-axial E-Glass fiber reinforcements, locally reinforced in high-load areas
CNC computer cut sealed end-grain balsa coring
Laminated in “one shot” resin infusion process eliminating secondary bonding of structural materials
All deck penetrations made through solid E-Glass laminate “core windows”
Interior surfaces painted out for aesthetics
Molded nonskid surface on working areas
6061 T6 aluminum backing plates added at lamination for all loaded hardware
Inward-facing hull flange with integrally molded 6061 T6 aluminum bar forming a full length backing
plate for hull to deck joint
Hull-to-deck joint fasteners, stainless steel and meet or exceed ABS standard for offshore use
Hull-to-deck joint bonded with 3M 5200 adhesive sealant

KEEL/BALLAST:

Beavertail bulbed keel
Antimonial hardened lead keel castings
Template-ground for fit and maximum performance
Faired and epoxy coated
Keel is through bolted to hull with cast-in-place stainless steel bolts
Keel bolt quantity and size exceed ABS standard for offshore use

RUDDER/STEERING:

Single-wheel system using cable-style radial steering
48” stainless steel wheel with leather cover
Stainless steel pedestal guard
Single-lever engine control
5” lighted binnacle compass with stainless steel hood
High density, closed cell urethane foam rudder blade with modified epoxy reinforced skins
Carbon-fiber rudder post autoclave-cured for high strength and low weight with stainless steel rudder bearing sleeves
Neoprene gaiter rudder post seal
Self-aligning roller rudder bearings
Emergency Tiller

DECK HARDWARE:

(2) Harken 50.2 STC Electric (self-tailing chrome) cockpit winches
(2) Harken 46.2 STC (self-tailing chrome) cabin top winches (one is Electric, starboard side)
(12) Spinlock rope clutches for aft-led sail controls
Harken self-tacking jib traveler with double-ended jib sheet led aft to cockpit winches
Harken aft lead control blocks
Harken turning blocks at base of mast for aft-led sail controls
Harken mainsheet and traveler systems led to cabin top winch
(3) Harken aluminum winch handles
Electric windlass with 45# galvanized plow anchor w/200' all-chain rode
Raw water anchor wash down system
27” x 1 1/8” diameter stainless steel stanchions
27” x 1 1/8” tube double stainless steel bow rail with navigation light
27” x 1 1/8” tube double stainless steel split stern rail with navigation light
1 x 19 double lifelines with port, starboard, and transom boarding gates
Custom stainless steel stem fitting with integral double bow roller
Custom stainless steel bow and midship mooring chocks
(6) stainless steel 10” mooring cleats
Custom stainless steel mast collar with multiple attachments for blocks
2 1/2” x 1 7/8” Teak toe rails through bolted through deck and hull flange.
Teak taffrail
Companionway hatch sea hood with instrument pod
Match molded anchor locker lid with latch
Offshore ready, match molded, and gasketed cockpit seat hatches
Deck drains to waterline discharge, eliminates hull streaking
Teak cabin top handrails
Manual cockpit-mounted bilge pump
Walk through transom with hinge-down swim platform with a telescoping stainless steel swim ladder

VENTILATION:

(7) stainless steel unlimited offshore CE approved deck hatches
(12) cabin side mounted stainless steel portholes with fly screens
(2) cockpit-mounted stainless steel portholes with fly screens
(4) polished chrome 4” cowl vents on teak-capped Dorade boxes with stainless steel guards
Lexan sliding companionway hatch with solid teak hatch boards and trim

TARTAN'S CRUISE CONTROL RIG (CCR):

The Tartan 4300 has been designed with Tartan's "Cruise Control Rig", a super versatile system whose key features are a double spreader tapered carbon mast, self-tacking 100% jib, masthead 150% reacher and Tartan's carbon composite pocket boom. Her carbon rig is much lighter, stiffer and stronger than aluminum so the weight savings aloft provide the stability equivalent of (5) 200 lb crew members on the rail. In short, you heal less due to the reduced moment arm of the rig aloft, the yacht remains more upright and is faster through the water with less air spilling out the top of the sails. Upwind performance, between 30 and 75 degrees off the wind is incredible. Don't be surprised to see 8.0-9.5 knots in some wind/sea conditions.

Aside from the benefits of the light but super strong carbon rig, upwind sailing is made easy by single sheet trimming for the jib. In an enviable 'set it and forget it' mode, tacking is as easy as a turn of the wheel, the jib tends to itself and, with the traveler mounted on the coach roof, the main is free and clear from the cockpit. Offwind, roll up the self-tacker and unfurl the lightweight masthead reacher and the 4300 is canvassed for powerful reaching and downwind sailing. When its time to head for the harbor, the headsails are neatly rolled on the Harken furlers and the mainsail is conveniently dropped into the pocket boom and stowed with a zip of the sail cover, no sail ties needed, no muss or fuss. Simply stated, the Tartan 4300 makes performance cruising easy.

You may not find an easier yacht of this size or caliber that is so inviting of single handing when desired. Electric primary winches and an electric cabin top winch allow you to handle the sails with a press of a button. Caught with your pants down as the wind builds and too much headsail up? Wrap the furling line around a winch and push a button. Want to trim the big reacher in spirited conditions? Just push a button... You can winch handle your way through it, but this is LUXURY yachting. Why would you?

Painted AMP Spars carbon-fiber mast with sheaves for (1) jib, (1) main, (1) reacher, and (1) spinnaker halyard
Tapered airfoil swept spreaders
1x19 stainless steel wire rigging with forged turnbuckles
Custom stainless steel chainplate system ties to structural FRP grid and hull
Internal halyards
Harken furler for self-tacking jib
Mast to deck tie-rod to carry running rigging loads
Masthead anchor light
Steaming light with foredeck illuminator
Mast wiring conduit
Spartite mast sealing and chock system

Painted AMP Spars carbon-fiber mast with sheaves for (1) jib, (1) main, (1) reacher, and (1) spinnaker halyard
Tapered airfoil swept spreaders
1x19 stainless steel wire rigging with forged turnbuckles
Custom stainless steel chainplate system ties to structural FRP grid and hull
Internal halyards
Harken furler for self-tacking jib
Mast to deck tie-rod to carry running rigging loads
Masthead anchor light
Steaming light with foredeck illuminator
Mast wiring conduit
Spartite mast sealing and chock system

Painted "Pocket Boom" style carbon-fiber boom with lazy jack system & sail cover
(2) single-line reefs led aft to cabin top winch
Internal 2:1 outhaul
Two-part boom topping lift
Rod vang with tackle led aft

SAILS & CANVAS:

New Navy Blue Sunbrella Dodger/Bimini
North Norlam Full Batten Mainsail
North Norlam 150% Reacher
North Norlam Self Tacking
North Norlam 155% Genoa
North Asymmetric A3 Spinnaker
Mainsail Pocket Boom Cover (new 2021)
Full canvas winter cover
I : 57.58 ft
J : 17.50 ft
P : 54.00 ft
E : 18.17 ft
Working Sail Area : 994.00 sq ft

ELECTRONICS:

Brand new Fall 2021, all new electronics:

B&G Zeus3 at helm in nav pad
SIMRAD NAC-3 Autopilot
B&G Halo 20+ Radar on stern post in cockpit
B&G V60 Marine Radio
B&G Triton Speed, Depth Wired Wind Pack transducers
B&G Triton Digital Displays (3) at companionway
Forespar lightning master static dissipater
Navico forward scan transducer

ENGINE & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS:

When do you need horsepower? Not when motoring on flat water! It's always a big bonus when you buy a yacht that the original buyer put out the cash for an engine upgrade. The extra horsepower is awesome when you're punching straight into choppy seas or when you're trying to get to that next bridge on the waterway or into port before dark. Add the benefit of a larger engine not working as hard, not running as fast, and at a quieter RPM and you've got a winner on all fronts. Less stress means less maintenance means longer life for less money.

Factory upgraded 75HP D2-75 Volvo turbo diesel engine with sail drive and three-blade feathering MAXprop
447.3 hours (as of 11/1/21)
Sail drive boot replaced (spring 2020)
60-gallon primary fuel tank (under aft berth) capacity with remote gauge at helm
Second 60-gallon fuel tank under starboard settee (enhances range conservatively to almost 500 miles)
Fuel filter/water separator from RACOR
Lead-lined engine compartment insulation for quiet operation
Engine service access forward, sides, and aft for superior (and therefore less expensive) maintenance

INTERIOR LAYOUT & FEATURES:

The Tartan tradition of offering unmatched interior comfort is expanded in the Tartan 4300. Choose from layout plans with two or three cabins to meet your cruising family needs. Both feature a forward owners stateroom with a queen size double ?island? berth for easy access and extensive lockers and storage for extended time aboard. The forward head is accessed from this stateroom. The center of the boat has a large main cabin area with plush seating, entertainment locker and plenty of storage in varnished cherry cabinetry. The galley is fully equipped for preparing meals dockside or underway. A full forward facing nav station with electrical controls and nav locker to house a full array of navigation equipment rounds out the central living areas. Aft the 4300 can be fit with either a single cabin or split aft cabin providing private accommodations for 3 couples. Finish throughout is varnished cherry cabinetry and trim, and a varnished teak and holly sole, the 4300 surrounds her owner with opulent comfort.

2-zone Heating & AC system
Structural fiberglass timbers bonded to hull to carry mast and keel loads
Structural bulkheads bonded to hull and deck
Cherry-faced bulkheads and risers
Cherry tongue-and-groove hull sides in forward cabin
Solid stock cherry trim throughout
Solid stock raised panel cherry cabinet doors throughout
Solid stock raised panel cherry passage doors in cherry door jambs
Polished chrome mortised door lock sets
Solid stock cherry cabinet faces throughout
Positive lock polished chrome cabinet hardware
Solid cherry face, dovetail joined, all wood drawers throughout
Cherry, drop leaf main cabin table with Tartan logo inlay and (2) drawers and center storage bin
Cherry-battened, easy maintenance overhead with strategically placed access panels
Varnished teak and holly cabin sole with teak banded access hatches
Molded storage bins under hatches in cabin sole
Varnished solid teak handrails placed for security in a seaway
Interior woodwork sprayed with satin finish two-part conversion varnish
Cream colored Ultra-Leather interior upholstery

ACCOMMODATIONS & STORAGE:

Forward cabin with storage lockers, hanging locker, shelves, and drawers
Approximately 78” x 64” berth in forward cabin with quilted mattress, storage beneath
Furniture-grade main cabin settees and seats with contoured cushions
Cherry cabinets with ventilated raised panel doors in main cabin
88” long sofa-style main cabin settees
Port main cabin settee converts to double berth
Large storage outboard of main cabin seat backs
Forward-facing navigation station with chart storage and drawers
Navigation station to port with adjustable nav chair and chart and laptop storage
Navigation cabinets with installation space for extensive electronics
Aft cabin with lockers, hanging locker, and shelves
Full width 78” x 60” double berth in aft cabin with quilted mattress, storage beneath
Divided sail and anchor locker forward
Cockpit seat locker to port; cockpit lazarette hatches port and starboard
LPG gas bottle storage in cockpit for two 11 lb. (5 kg) tanks

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

Set up for self-sufficient cruising, ENDORPHIN is in a go-anywhere mode electrically. New large battery bank a year ago, diesel genset, larger inverter/charger for minor electrical needs away from the dock when you don't really need the genset.

Sailing on a hot day, fire up the genset, crank up the AC systems, close up the boat and, by the time you anchor, it will be chilly down below at margarita time.

Batteries: (7) Odyssey Group 31 AGM batteries (new Spring 2020)
6kW Mastervolt diesel generator, 25 hours, (new control panel, Spring 2020)
Mastervolt 2500w inverter/charger with control/monitor panel for detailed monitoring of power consumption and battery usage
Polished chrome and stainless steel interior lighting fixtures with LED lights
Automatic lights in hanging lockers, main cabin lockers, and refrigerator compartment
Service lighting in engine compartment and cockpit lockers
Directional reading lights at berths and main cabin settees