30' Tartan 30

Tartan 30 "West Wind" has undergone many improvements. Standing rigging and running rigging were replaced by New England Yacht rigging, East Greenwich, RI in 2021. Propulsion is provided by the original Atomic 4 engine that runs smoothly and reliably, and thanks to its popularity, parts and advice are readily available.

Onboard systems have been modernized to ABYC standards. This includes a 100-watt solar panel with Victron MPPT controller, Blue Sea Systems Automatic Charge Relay and simplified two-position battery switch (2024). Electronics include a B&G 9" Vulcan chart plotter and Standard Horizon VX 2400 VHF radio, which incorporates an AIS receiver, both of which are linked to a NMEA 2000 backbone. The Airmar depth transducer was replaced in 2023.

In 2025, the mast was unstepped, all in-mast wiring was replaced, and a Signal Mate LED anchor light and B&G WS310 wired wind instrument were installed. The wind instrument is NMEA 2000 networked. A Raymarine ST-1000 Tiller Pilot is included.

A Natures Head composting toilet was installed in 2021. No odor, easy to maintain, and perfect for Bay and coastal cruising. West Wind is registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

1. MACHINERY & PROPULSION
Engine: Atomic 4 gasoline powered engine. Starts instantly and runs like a top. Water pump rebuilt in 2026. Spare impeller on board. Cutlass bearing professionally replaced in 2021. In 2025, the stuffing box was repacked, a fuel water separator was added, and the seals and impeller in the water pump were replaced.

2. ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
Chartplotter: B&G Vulcan 9 (networked)
VHF: Standard Horizon VX 2400 VHF radio (networked)
AIS: Receiver via VHF radio
Wind instrument: B&G WS310 (networked)
Depth transducer: Airmar DT812PV-235-N2 (networked)
Network: NMEA 2000 backbone
Tiller pilot: Raymarine ST-1000

3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Wiring: Complete DC rewire (up to current ABYC standards).
Batteries: (2) group 24 deep cycle (2021)
Solar: 100 Watt panel mounted on bimini with Victron MPPT Solar Controller (2024) There is room for second solar panel on bimini
Battery monitoring via Victron Connect
Lighting: All lights, interior and navigation, are LED. The Signal Mate 360 degree LED anchor light was installed 2025.

4. SAILS & RIGGING
Standing Rigging: Replaced by New England Yacht Rigging 2021
Running Rigging: Replaced by New England Yacht Rigging 2021
Roller Furler: CDI Flexible Furler renewed by New England Yacht Rigging 2021
Sails: Battened mainsail, furling 110 headsail
Hydraulic boom vang
Mast wiring replaced 2025
Mast boot replaced 2025

5. HULL & DECK
Thru-Hulls: All thru-hulls are bronze and fully functional
Paint: Hull repainted, and boot stripe renewed in 2025.
Canvas/Covers: Bimini and sail cover: Sunbrella Toast
Electric bilge pump: Johnson 1250 GPH Ultima
Manual pump: Beckson Thirsty-Mate 30 hand bilge pump
Anchor: 12 kg (26.4 lb) CQR anchor, 40 ft chain, 150 ft rope
Folding swim ladder with treads

6. GALLEY & INTERIOR
Cooking: Origo two-burner non-pressurized alcohol stove. Uses readily available denatured alcohol
Plumbing: New water line from freshwater tank to head and galley sinks in 2021
Whale Flipper Manual Hand Pump in galley and head sinks. No need for electric pump
Head: Natures Head composting toilet installed 2021

7. EXTRAS
Numerous tools, fittings, spare parts, and manuals