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I own a 1979, Tartan 27-2 (Hull #706). The boat has a Farymann A30M diesel engine. On the last trip of the season this year, the engine gave out on me, and I found out today that the head gasket is blown. I'm trying to determine the best next steps. Should I look to repair the engine? If so, what are some good resources to track down the parts? If not, what should I look to repower her with? I've seen some mentions of a Beta 14. Does that fit easily on the existing mounts? Thank you.

Greetings from North Florida. Called up Stu Wikander in Md, got him to send these. I was wondering whether it was a 2 cylinder yanmar or not. I forgot to ask when I bought it. Looks like a 2gm raw water cooled. Haven't seen it in person yet. Waiting for a good weather window. Haha still freezing up there. Maybe first week in March.

Wow...good luck on the restoration! Looks like a Yanmar based on that engine color alone. These are great sailing boats btw. So versatile and fast for a small footprint. I took mine out in Buzzards Bay on small craft advisory days just to test her limits a few times...I hope my old Destinada is in good shape after it has changed owners a few times since I sold it a few years back. -F

Hi Alex, thanks for the reply. I'm not sure what I'm doing, most likely going to dry sail it in the backyard in Middleburg for awhile. Condition is probably pretty rough I'm assuming, as it had water in it, most likely from above. Yard owner says theres no water in the Yanmar oil. Waiting for a water pump from Pelican parts for my Passat, coming from California, the belts and tensioner came the next day. As soon as that's done I'm heading to Maryland on a good weather window to look at it. Then we'll see. I'll send you my contact info.

Hello sailors, Rob sends New Year's greetings from Jacksonville, Florida. I am the new owner of a 1962 T27, hull #8 currently sitting on the hard at Wikander's on the Eastern shore of Maryland. It's got a Yanmar, that's mostly all I know about it. Bought it sight unseen off Craigslist from the yard owner in October. Hoping to get up there asap, as work has finally slowed. I also own a 1974 Allied Chance 30, currently in the St. John's river. Recently struck by lightning, now full of holes. Have temporarily patched the leaks, waiting until I see the Tartan to make a decision how to proceed.

At the public marina, Jacksonville, Florida coming back from Tampa

There is a dealer In California . Try gougling it. Don’t have the exact address Sent from my iPhone

Hey All. Hull 16 "Free Spirit" originally a yawl has been sailing for many years now in Bellport Bay as a sloop. Consequently I tired of looking at the mizzen rig and sails which include a very pretty mizzen staysail. The Bellport area is located approx. halfway out on Long Island NY. If your interested drop me a line.

Weird question, but if anyone has an old set I’m needing them to send to a shop in Texas that will use them as a template for new ones. Airport security didn’t want me flying back with my set in my carry on so I had to leave them outside for some friends to pick up. Still not sure what they thought I was going to do with some pieces of stainless. If anyone does have them and it’s not too inconvenient, I can send you a flat rate box with prepaid postage labels inside, then I’ll send them back when the shop is done with them. I guess that all the chain plates should be the same, my tartan is a 1970 (around 450 I think). I have photos of the originals in the Argo album. The latest set I’m replacing after 6 years ended up pitted and a little rusty because I didn’t know to have them polished to a mirror finish, so this is why I’m hoping to have them done at a shop that does electro- polishing. Thanks in advance, Scott [scotthoehn(at)gmail.com]

Planning on a river trip from Peoria IL via Tenn-Tom route to Mobile, then on to Tampa area. Anybody interested in joining me for part or all of the trip? #327 Duette

Would anyone happen to know when Tartan first installed a Yanmar diesel in the 27-2 ? Ron s/v Hygelig

For all those who wanted to see these unique additions. FREE to anyone who will remove ! https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNQeLCC3xyg3RkPh2a7-Puq_nNwv1JoWJzp0p5kEFrOb3Q5DOcT10_dnjBwqaxYkg?key=czhsY0Iwa3lsTlcxYmppYmlXV2cyLUpLLU02Zk53 Ron s/v Hygelig

Hi, I'm getting some water leakage through one of the windows on my '76 Tartan 27. I'm planning to re-seat it and assume I'll find a crusty old seal or gasket under the frame. Any advice for replacing this? Thanks Will

Dear Tartan 27 Collegues, Good morning. This is Byron McCord in Alaska with Tartan 27 number 646 (I think! - have to double check the number on that brass plate under the cabin hatch). I corresponded about 4 times with Russ Cobb back in 2014 after he had reached the Philippines, and I believe was concentrating more on house building than sailing. He was preparing Hygelig for sale, for someone else to continue the adventure. What follows below are cut and paste excerpts from Russ’s response to my questions, finally followed by a picture he sent me of him sailing on a bluebird day. I’m guessing that this picture does not show the bow device for preventing deck wash, that was mentioned. I hope that some of this is of interest to someone! Sincerely, Byron McCord Hi Byron, You've asked some challenging questions. Let me respond to the passage question first. I am from the East coast, specifically Charleston, SC, along the Intra-Coastal Waterway. That was an ideal location to learn about the T27's capabilities. (I have hull 699 which is the modified version of the original Tartan.) One lesson learned early on was that the shortest distance was not always the fastest. I continue to learn that beating to windward is no fun, especially on a long haul with a scarcity of protected anchorages. The boat can do the trip north; the crew may mutiny early on. The decision depends on many factors: available time, willingness to put up with the uncomfortable motion going into the wind, experience of captain and crew, and of course the actual weather. Hygelig has a Yanmar 2 cylinder similar to the Kubota. I find that motoring into 10 knots of wind is about the upper limit of the engine. Ten knots of wind and the chop of the water make motoring too slow and frustrating. Of course tacking is an option but does add many miles to a passage. And besides, Hawaii is so pretty! But put the question to West Coast sailors for a more informed response Modifications: The T27-2 has port and starboard berths with a compact galley to starboard by the companionway and a chart table/icebox to port by the companionway. I have installed a gimbaled 2 burner stove with crash bar to help protect the cook. The 7 cubic foot icebox is now a 2 cubic foot refrigerator. Both berths are equipped with lee cloths to hold crew while sleeping. The forward berth has become stowage for cloths and anything else that fits. For passaging I feel a wind vane is a necessity. It is superior to any helmsman, rarely complains, uses no electricity, and works on and on. For the days of motoring in quiet conditions an autopilot is the device to keep crew happy and the course true. Let me take a break so you can hone any other questions. I've made many additions/alterations over 34 years, some for comfort and appearance, others for safety. I am happy to share my experiences with you, so please feel free ask any questions. Russ All good and pertinent questions. Taking them in order: FURLING: I crossed the Atlantic with hank-on sails. I remember hanging onto the forestay with one hand, my nose with the other as I replaced the jib with the storm jib. I decided if one were racing or out for a pleasant day in the bay, hank on sails are fine, but for passaging the furling system is wonderful. And believe me, I can furl faster that I could change sails. I use my sail in all conditions, including as a storm jib. I also save the stowage space if extra sails. Among the 40+ cruising boats where Hygelig is anchored, only 1 or 2 will have hank on sails. I know no cruiser who does not have furling headsails. When I installed the furling system I found myself sailing more because I could have the proper amount of sail deployed. I would not leave home without it! STOWAGE: I have no problem with food stowage for long passages. I use a lot of canned goods such as beef stew for easy quick heating or even cold if the weather is too nasty to heat. Pasta is good for calmer weather. By myself I cook enough to last for left overs the next day. Oatmeal for breakfast is a good option. Fruit and veggies for the ea

Thank you for the info...been following with interest. Wondering if you learned anything about his self steering, if any. A solo trip? Tangentially telated, I have just ordered “The Coast of Summer”. by Anthony Bailey. Stories of sailing a Tartan 27 from Shelter Island to Cape Cod. Anyone read it? Marty Marty Levenson Registered art therapist 604-928.4033 www.vancouverarttherapy.com ? sent by carrier pigeon ?

Dear Tartan 27 Colleagues, Apology, just in case someone might get upset about having their hull identified as belonging to McCord, mine is hull # 639, not 646! Thanks. Byron McCord

No. He made some internet posts largely lost and worked a ham net in the Pacific with he was in The Philippines. I know he taught English in Turkey for a while; it was there that he and his wife separated. And he cruised solo. There are scattered reports of people knowing him but not much remains. He was 70 when I emailed with him and dead by 73. As far as I know, he didn't leave any published work, though he must have led an interesting life. Here is his obit video. He had, or formed, a family in the Philippines. Like you I remain curious. How quickly we pass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvm62ImCQOc russell lee cobb tribute www.youtube.com slide show presentation in honor of the late ''Russell Lee Cobb''

Got a local machine shop to fix the centerboard. don't think it is going to break anytime soon. Brian SV Windfall #275

Does anyone have a perf number for the 27-2. It should be higher because of the increased weight and greater wind resistance from the raised coach roof. Sent from my iPhone