1989 Tartan 37' (11.28 m) 372
Marion, Massachusetts, United States
Split Decision
An excellent example of the classic Tartan 372, Split Decision has seen exceptional care from her long-term owners and thoughtful annual upgrades. A family cruiser-racer that is ready to go sailing.
- Cruisers
- Sail
- New
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: TAR37022L889
Description
Accommodations
Split Decision sleeps seven in a traditional layout with two private staterooms.
The teak and holly soles were new in 2021 and are in exquisite condition with satin varnish.
The forward stateroom has an oversized double V berth, hanging locker, drawers, port and starboard settees, sink with vanity. There are three overhead hatches in this cabin.
The main saloon has inviting settees port and starboard with updated ultra-suede cushions, a centerline drop leaf table that easily seats 6+. Storage in lockers and shelves outboard port and starboard. Tankage below the settees.
The straight settee to port doubles as a single sea berth.
The L settee to starboard pulls out into a generous double berth.
There is a large overhead hatch and six opening portlights in the main cabin.
Nav station to port with an opening chart table, rolled chart storage, drawers and shelves. AC / DC Distribution panel. Stereo, VHF, plotter. (See electronics list)
The head is aft to port with marine toilet (new 2017), sink, vanity mirror and shower with sump. There is an overhead hatch and an opening portlight.
The galley is to starboard with centerline-double-stainless steel sinks, hot and cold pressure water (water heater replaced 2020), manual foot pump (new 2019), refrigerator and freezer with side opening fridge access, Tasco three burner propane stove with oven, Sharp microwave, drawers and outboard cabinets.
The guest stateroom is aft to starboard with an extremely large double berth, outboard shelf, cabinet and hanging locker. One overhead hatch, one side opening portlight and two cockpit-opening portlights.
Mechanical
Yanmar 3-cylinder, fresh water cooled 3HM 35F
Estimated engine hours 1,400
Refrigerator / Freezer - cold plates with compressor in laz
Propane storage in ventilated locker in cockpit.
Updated propane regulator / solenoid
Air cond ducting with two air handlers (compressor has been removed - air cond is out of service)
Manual Muir windlass
High Tensile Danforth Anchor with chain and rope rode
Secondary chain and rope rode
Bruce anchor
Aluminum Fortress anchor
New Gori 2-blade folding prop 2022
New throttle cable 2022
New Engine Mounts 2020
New Cutlass bearing 2020
New rear main seal 2020
Rebuilt transmission 2020
New Racor filter system 2018
New stop cable 2018
Cooling system cleaned, inspected and thermostat replaced 2017
Electrical / Electronics
- 110 volt AC and 12 volt DC distribution panel at the nav station
- 30 A Shore power inlet
- Upgraded engine alternator Balmar 140 Amp with ARS-5 Regulator
- 2 Group 31 House Batteries
- 1 Group 31 Engine Start Battery
- House and Engine Start Battery Switches
- Trace Inverter / Charger 20 Amp
- Raymarine Axiom 9" chartplotter at helm in pod (new 2021)
- Raymarine depth, speed, apparent wind and Autopilot controls at helm in pod
- Raymarine EV wheel autopilot (new 2021)
- Raymarine RC435 Chartplotter at nav station
- Sony AM/FM CD
- Uniden VHF - with DSC at nav station
Sails and Rigging
- Sloop rigged with aluminum mast and boom
- Harken Roller furling headstay
- Quantum 4 batten mainsail with cover
- Quantum 130% Genoa (higher cut)
- Quantum 145% Genoa (deck sweeper) 2015
- UK Cruising Spinnaker
- Lazy jacks
- Slab reefing mainsail
- Inboard and outboard jib tracks
- All lines lead aft to cockpit
- 2 rope clutches on cabin top to port
- 4 rope clutches on cabin top to stbd
- Hydraulic backstay adjuster
- Rigid boom vang
- Spinnaker pole in deck chocks
- Standing rigging replaced (2020)
- Barient 28 self tailing primary winches
- Barient 24 self tailing, port side cabin top
- Barient 18 port side cabin top
- Barient 18 stbd side cabin top
- Dodger, bimini and connector (2018)
- Outboard engine crane
Hull and Deck
Shoal draft Scheel Keel, 4' 9"
Bottom soda blasted, barrier coated, and painted (2021)
Original gelcoat topsides and deck, gray non-skid.
Professionally maintained varnish on toe rail and handrails
Six overhead hatches, 10 opening portlights.
Stainless steel bow pulpit with stainless steel stanchions, double lifelines with gates port and starboard and a stainless steel stern rail w/ outboard engine mount and outboard lifting crane.
T-shaped cockpit with lazzarette, vented propane locker, Edson pedestal (new 2010), engine controls and dodger with bimini and connector.
Additional equipment: Lifesling, fenders, docklines, lifejackets, Edson side boarding step.
Notable Upgrades
2022
New Gori Folding 2-blade Prop
Throttle Cable replaced
2021
Soda blasted bottom, barrier coat, bottom paint
New Raymarine Axiom Chart plotter at helm
New Raymarine EV wheel autopilot
New Teak and Holly cabin sole
2020
Standing Rigging Replaced - uppers, lowers, backstay and turn buckles
New Hot water heater
New Engine Mounts
New Cutlass Bearing
Replaced engine rear main seal
Transmission removed and rebuilt
2019
Galley foot pump replaced
Lazy Jacks replaced
2018
Repainted boot stripes - Awlgrip
Replaced Racor fuel filter system
Intermediate shrouds replaced
Stop Cable replaced
Bimini Replaced
New Connector from bimini to dodger
2017
Mast Inspected
New marine toilet
Engine heat exchanger cleaned, inspected
Thermostat replaced
2010
New Edson Pedestal and Pedestal Guard
Specifications
HIN/IMO: TAR37022L889
LOA: 37' (11.28 Meters)
Type: Sail- New
Year: 1989
Beam: 12' 4''
LWL: 30' 10''
Draft Max: 4' 9''
Maximum Speed: 7 Knots
Cruise Speed: 6 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 37 Gallons (140.06 Liters)
Fresh Water: 86 Gallons (325.55 Liters)
Holding Tank: 16 Gallons (60.57 Liters)
Displacement: 15200
Ballast Weight: 7000 lbs
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Full Details
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator 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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