Tartan 3800 Knowledge or Experience or a Friend With One?

jviss

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Feb 5, 2004
7,089
Tartan 3800 20 Westport, MA
Greetings,

I'm looking at a Tartan 3800, and I have a bunch of questions. Anyone here have one, or know someone who does?

Thanks very much, in advance.

jv
 
Nov 12, 2009
268
J/ 32 NCYC, Western Lake Erie
We had a Tartan 372 which was the predecessor to the 3800, and pretty much the same boat, as near as we could tell.
 

jviss

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Feb 5, 2004
7,089
Tartan 3800 20 Westport, MA
Yes, it looks similar, but of course, there are differences. May I ask you, did you have refrigeration, and if so, where was the compressor and condenser unit installed?

Thanks,

jv

(I have many random questions about this boat!)
 
Nov 12, 2009
268
J/ 32 NCYC, Western Lake Erie
Starboard side, behind quarter berth, under a pull-out tub accessed from the cockpit on the right side of the helm seat.
 

jviss

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Feb 5, 2004
7,089
Tartan 3800 20 Westport, MA
Ah, thanks. On this one the linear drive for the autopilot appears under that. That location makes sense, though.