The Tartan 46 was introduced in 1972 as a big fiberglass production yacht that would rate well under I.O.R. but also be an excellent cruising boat. The production run ended in 1974 with just 8 boats being built. The boats were heavily built and with 14 of beam provided an enormous living space below.
Here are the plans.
Heres an interior shot.
A ketch (as well as yawl) version was developed with traditional transom. 6 of these were built as well. Heres the sail plan for the ketch.
Heres an image of the ketch.
A centerboard model was also added to the lineup.
LOA 46-8" (Tartan 46) 48-2" (Tartan 48)
LWL 36-0"
Beam 14-0"
Draft 7-7"
Displacement 29,443 lbs
Ballast 15,000 lbs
Sail Area 1,053 sq ft
