I was in the middle of converting my Tartan 27-2 to electric when a family health situation put a stop to it.
I've already removed the old rusty diesel and have cleaned out the engine bed. The old prop and prop shaft are still in place. The boat is ready for an easy electric installation.
The Tartan 27-2 is a quality cruising boat (do a search and you'll find plenty of info). The boat is in good condition although there are a few interior projects I haven't quite completed. The boat comes with a new high-performance cruising main, an older roller furling headsail in good condition and a genniker with sock in excellent condition. VHF radio, depth finder, [aluminum danforth style anchor] with chain and rode, other safety equipment, etc.
The boat is currently stored indoors at a great yard in SE Massachusetts that allows owners to do their own work and has its own launching facilities. The storage is paid for through the end of June.
What I can offer:
1. I'm asking $3500 OBO for the boat but am willing to set up an installment plan if that helps you with the project (I really would love to see the boat become electric rather than just selling on open market to someone wanting a diesel or who would throw a gas outboard on the transom). If you can't complete the project before the end of June, then I'd just ask that you take over the storage costs at that point (It can stay indoors through the entire summer season for around $400 or so - I can double check the exact figure).
2. A couple of years ago, I installed a very simple electric system costing around $2500 (plus batteries and solar charging system) on a much larger boat and it worked very well for basic needs getting in and out of harbors, etc. It would perform even better on the Tartan. See www.electricauxiliary.com for details (The guy sells a very simple, minimalist system. He's the son of a Nobel Prize winning physicist and offers a viewpoint quite different from most of the companies offering much more expensive systems. It's an interesting read). If interested in that system, I could help/advise with the installation although my time would be limited. But the boat would be suitable for installing any of the systems on the market.
I'm hoping this will be an exciting opportunity from someone in the group.
Stephen
Posted by: stephenwolfe108@gmail.com
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