1970 Tartan 27 "Irish Lady"
(Hull #442 built in 1969)
I bought this boat with the intention of hauling her and bringing her home for a complete refit. Unfortunately, my situation has changed and I have finally come to the conclusion that she has sat neglected long enough, and someone else needs a chance at restoring her to her former glory. Be aware, this boat is a major project in rough condition and is currently in the water with a healthy accumulation of barnacles. Below, I have listed what needs to be done to her as far as I know:
* Tiller needs replacement
* A couple of Soft spots in the deck need to be re-cored
* Cabin sole needs replacement
* Centerboard is stuck in the trunk and needs to be freed (Presumably from marine growth)
* Wiring needs to be completely redone
* There is a small area of the deck flange that needs some glass work. The hull does not appear to be affected.
* New toe rails and rub rail
* Chainplates and knees replaced
* Through hulls replaced
* New running rigging
* Batten pockets need restitching on the mainsail.
The engine had been removed when I got the boat and an outboard bracket was installed on the transom. The propeller, shaft, and fuel tank are still there if you would like to install an inboard diesel or electric propulsion. There is no motor included with the boat.
The boat is currently anchored in Tampa Bay at Williams Park in Gibsonton, Florida and is hanging on a 45 lb plow anchor with 100 feet of 5/16" BBB chain. She did not drag anchor during Irma, unlike many other boats. Unfortunately, a couple of other boats have drug anchor in years past and left a few cosmetic scars. There are three sails. The main sail needs a batten pocket restitched and new battens, as I recall.
There is much to be done, and it will require a sizeable investment in time, skills, and materials to do the job correctly. I would like to find someone who is familiar with the design and would be willing to take on the project and do a proper restoration on this worthy classic. I am more intertested in finding the right prospective new owner than anything I might get out of the boat monetarily. For that reason, I am asking only enough to cover the transfer and title fees to transfer the boat into your name. I will meet you at the title office in downtown Tampa in the County Center and we can make it official. This is not negotiable. The boat must be titled in your name before you take posession of the boat.??
I do not have time to show the boat or answer a lot of general questions, but I will do my best to answer legitimate inquiries. Remember, I'm giving the boat away for free, so I can't invest a lot of time answering generalized questions about the boat's design and construction. I would hate to see her stripped for salvage, but if that is what must be, I would at least like to see her parts go towards keeping other T27's going. That is the reason I'm listing her here first rather than advertising locally.
Please respond via email if you would like to give her a new home.
