Tartan 5100 - Tartan Yachts - #1

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Specifications & Features Hull • NPG Isothalic gelcoat, hull is finished in owner’s choice of color • Epoxy hull laminate producing a strength to weight ratio not attainable in any production polyester laminates • Epoxy’s superior adhesive properties reduce overall hull weight while increasing strength, producing a faster and safer performance cruising yacht • Strict resin control through use of resin infusion produces glass to resin ratio of 65% glass fiber, 35% resin. (production polyester boats are typically 25% glass fiber, 75% resin=heavy and brittle) • Superior fatigue and cyclic loading characteristics of epoxy ensure a hull that retains its shape and strength longer resulting in higher resale value • Extensive internal structure designed to carry rig and keel loads, glass taped into hull using modified epoxy resin • Hull is resin infused under vacuum and the structure is laminated in “one shot” thus does not rely on secondary bonding of structural materials • Epoxy hull laminate is far stronger than any polyester laminate of similar weight, i.e. greater safety margins while delivering superior performance over normal production polyester hulls • 90 degree throw, Marelon, flush thru hull fittings. Marelon fittings are UL and ABS approved and are corrosion free • Complete interior paintout for enhanced cosmetics and to seal interior laminate surfaces • Built to meet ABS Plan Certification • Industry leading, non-prorated 15 year hull structural and blister guarantee • Synthetic foam hull coring, provides lightweight structure, stiffness, sound and thermal insulation and superior impact resistance Deck • NPG Isothalic gelcoat for improved color and gloss retention • Gelcoat is formulated for greater flexibility reducing occurrence of common gel coat crazing • Two-color deck standard, choice of combinations • Infused deck laminate, utilizing Phenol B epoxy resin yielding high resin/glass ratio and void free laminate. • Composite laminate utilizing high strength uni-directional “E” glass and sealed end grain balsa coring • Balsa core laminates are stiff, strong and lightweight. • Structurally loaded hardware backed with either FRP or 6061 T6 aluminum backing plates • Time-tested hull to deck joint. Deck is fastened to inward facing hull flange with integrally molded hardened 6061 T6 aluminum bar forming a full sheer length backing plate • Stainless steel fasteners sized to meet or exceed ABS standard for offshore use, are drilled and tapped into aluminum bar, offering full serviceability from the outside of the boat • Deck to hull joint bonded with 3M 5200 adhesive sealant • Balsa coring also offers acoustic as well as thermal insulation increasing interior comfort • Core “windows” at all deck hardware installations. Window is reinforced with solid laminate and isolates hardware installations from cored laminate, reducing stress crazes around hardware often seen in laminates reinforced with plywood and eliminates rot problems associated with decks reinforced with plywood Keel & Ballast • 11,200 lb. (5080 kg) beavertail or 12,200 lb. (5534 kg) keel/centerboard • Template ground for fit and maximum performance • Faired and epoxy coated • Beavertail bulb and keel/centerboard design significantly lowers center of gravity, improving righting moment. Result is increased sail-carrying ability, performance and safety • Ballast is through-bolted to hull with cast in place stainless steel bolts. Quantity and size exceed ABS standard for offshore use Rudder & Steering System • Dual wheel rack and pinion steering system • Stainless steel pedestal guard • Single lever engine control with stainless steel handle • (2) 6” binnacle compass with stainless steel hood • Engine controls mounted on pedestal for easy access and viewing • High density, closed cell urethane foam rudder blade with modified epoxy, carbon-fiber reinforced skins • High strength/low weight carbon-fiber rudder post manufactured by Novis Composites • High density low friction self aligning rudder bearings • Gater style rudder port seal • Emergency tiller