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Tartan 395

In a time when most new cruising boats are coming from Europe, it is refreshing to meet the Tartan 395, a brand-new design from a respected American builder. Not only that, but this is a proper yacht in the traditional American sense of the term that it is also entirely modern in construction and performance, providing a distinct contrast to the large fleet of Euro vessels out there.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Designed by long-time Tartan naval architect Tim Jackett, the 395 comes out of the Tartan factory in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. As it has been with Tartan for decades, construction quality is excellent, with the boat built to ABS standards and excellent finish detailing evident throughout, including

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