Tartan 3700 User manual

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Tartan 3700
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Tartan!Marine!Company,!LLC!
1920!Fairport!Nursery!Rd.!
Fairport!Harbor,!Ohio!44077!
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INDEX
1.0$$INTRODUCTION$
2.0$ILLUSTRATIONS$AND$TABLES$
3.0$$CONSTRUCTION$
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on becoming an owner of a new Tartan yacht. Tartan Yachts is pleased to have you join our
"Clan" and wish you the best in your sailing endeavors.
This owner's manual has been prepared to provide you with detailed information for the use and maintenance of
your yacht. Enclosed you will find not only items pertaining to Tartan manufactured products, but it also
includes individual instruction manuals and warranty registration cards from suppliers of major equipment items
used in the construction of your vessel.
It is Tartan's policy to continually improve and modify our products. Therefore, you may find that your Tartan
has different details or equipment than shown in this manual. In each case, the new details or equipment have
been carefully evaluated to determine that it is consistent with the Tartan commitment to excellence.
Your Tartan is identified by a 12 character Hull Identification Number (HIN) located on a placard at the top
right corner of the transom in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Regulations. Please identify your model and
hull number when contacting your dealer or Tartan Yachts for any reason.
•The first three letters of the HIN identify the builder with code HMD
•The next two identify the model (Example: 40)
•The next three numbers are the hull number of your yacht (Example: 145)
•The last four characters identify the month and year of manufacture (Example: E011 reads E as
month and year manufactured (May = E, 0 = 10), 11 as model year.
It is the responsibility of your Tartan Dealer to commission your yacht in accordance with the Tartan Yachts'
commissioning procedure. A copy is included in this manual. Please be sure that the Commissioning Check List
is completed by your dealer and returned to Tartan, as failure to do so may invalidate your warranty.
Tartan is striving to provide you with the most complete and detailed owner's manual. Your Tartan dealer or the
Tartan Yachts Customer Service Department would be pleased to provide you with any information you require
that is not in the manual.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEALER:
All Tartan yachts are sold through Authorized Tartan Dealers who have been selected on the basis of their knowledge of
yachts and their ability to provide you with the service you deserve. They are experts in their profession who realize that
they must provide you with a high level of service and attention when you purchase a Tartan.
Your Tartan Dealer is responsible for the following procedures connected with the purchase and commissioning of your
yacht.
!Preparing a detailed specification list for your yacht, including options, colors and upholstery selections at time of
ordering.
!Inspecting the yacht on delivery for loss and damage in transit and the processing of all claims against the transport
company. Should you notice any loss or damage you must notify your dealer within 30 days of arrival, as neither the
carrier nor Tartan can honor claims beyond 30 days.
!Inspecting equipment boxes that come with the yacht to assure that all items are received in accordance with the
packing list.

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!Commissioning the yacht in accordance with the Tartan Commissioning Check List. The dealer must check and initial
each item on the list, and return the list to Tartan.
!Activating and checking all mechanical systems under the conditions of actual usage.
!Stepping the spars and installing all rigging. Tuning and adjustment of the rigging must be carried out under actual
sailing conditions. Incorrect adjustments can lead to mast failure.
!Instructing you on the use of your yacht and all its systems.
!Providing all necessary assistance and service under the terms of the Limited Warranty on your yacht, including the
processing of all claims with Tartan Yachts.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER:
For maximum safety and enjoyment of your new Tartan, due regard must be given to the hazards of sailing and to proper
maintenance procedures. The following is a partial list of items that are the responsibility of the owner for the safe operation
of your yacht. However, this must be considered only a partial list of the safety obligations of the owner to be used as a
guideline. Consult your local US Coast Guard and Power Squadron offices for additional information on the safe operation
of your yacht
!Complete the Warranty Registration form and return it to Tartan Yachts promptly.
!Advise Tartan Yachts of any change of address, or change of ownership, to assist us in maintaining an accurate list of
owners for possible future mailings regarding safety information about your yacht.
!Confirm that all the items that are the responsibility of the dealer as outlined in the previous section are completed by
your dealer.
!Operate your yacht in accordance with instructions provided in all sections of this owner's manual, the individual
supplier instruction manuals provided and all applicable US Coast Guard and other regulations.
!Supervise the maintenance of your yacht by competent marine service personnel in accordance with all instructions
provided in this owner's manual, the individual supplier instruction manuals, the US Coast Guard standards, the
American Boat and Yacht Council standards and all other applicable standards.
!Supply and maintain all additional safety equipment on board as required or recommended by the US Coast Guard and
International Offshore Racing Council for your size yacht and the nature of the voyage.
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE:
The proper commissioning of your Tartan is the responsibility of your dealer. This is very important in assuring
the satisfactory operation of your yacht. The construction and inspection of each Tartan is completed in the
fullest extent possible at the factory. However, further commissioning and inspection is necessary under actual
sailing conditions and usage. Also, this commissioning procedure should be followed in subsequent years at
commissioning time.
Commissioning List:
The attached Commissioning List must be followed by your dealer in commissioning your yacht. Each item on
the list should be checked off by the dealer as the work is completed. Both the dealer and the owner should sign
the bottom of the check list to confirm that all items are completed.
Proper Lifting:
The careful placement of the lifting straps used to lift your Tartan is very important to avoid damaging the
saildrive unit, and to assure that the center of gravity of the yacht is midway between the straps. Additional

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caution should be exercised to avoid placing a strap in contact with a speedometer or depth finder thru-hull
fitting.
Standing Rigging:
The careful adjustment of the standing rigging of the mast under actual sailing conditions is critical to avoid
mast failure. The rigging should be adjusted to maintain a maximum bend in the lateral direction, and will differ
by model in a fore-and-aft direction under all sailing conditions. The wire rigging will tend to permanently
stretch over a period of the time as strands bed into one another, so repeated checking of rigging adjustment is
necessary. Detailed instructions for tuning the rigging are included in another section of this manual.
Bottom Paint:
Anti-fouling bottom paints must be carefully matched to the type of paint already on the boat to avoid the
blistering and peeling common to mismatched paints. See bottom paint instructions 12.4
COMMISSIONING LIST:
The following is a list of minimum commissioning duties to be performed by both the boat owner and the
dealer. Additional operations may be required dependent on the model and equipment thereon. It is
important to your safety that the dealer completes the attached checklist.
Prior To Launch:
Exterior:
!Check hull, deck and keel, etc, for shipping damage and repair as needed. Prep bottom and apply bottom
paint including centerboard and inside of truck (if applicable).
!Clean hull thoroughly.
!Touch up boot and cove stripe where required
!Wax topsides
!Check installation of anodes. Refer to your to your engine manual for care and maintenance of anodes.
Interior:
!Charge and inspect batteries. (NOTE: Batteries are shipped from our plant with only partial charge.)
!Check hose clamps on ALL thru-hull hoses and tighten as required. Check that engine and head have
been de-winterized and that all drain plugs are in place.
!Check oil level in engine and transmission.
!Boats with pedestal steering: Emergency tiller fitted and tested; Rudder gater checked for leakage with
boat underway.
!Flush bilge area thoroughly with fresh water and run pumps to flush out excess building dust which
settled during the shipping of the boat.

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!Clean bilge pump and sump pump strainers. (This will need to be done quite often in the first several
weeks)
Mast Stepping:
!Attach upper shrouds loosely.
!Attach backstay, leave turnbuckle extended.
!Chock mast in partners. Refer to SPARTITE instruction for procedure.
!Tighten the mast tie down rod(s) if necessary.
!Attach headstay to stem fitting.
!Use either main halyard or main boom topping lift to measure from side to side in vessel and tighten
upper shrouds so masthead is centered in boat. Before final tightening of upper shrouds, check that
proper upward angle of the spreaders has been maintained and go aloft to correct if needed
!Tighten backstay turnbuckle.
!Tighten lower shrouds so mast is straight athwartships.
!Tighten intermediate shrouds.
!With rigging adjustments completed, install all cotter pins in the turnbuckle threads and re-check that all
cotters are in clevis pins and opened to 20°. Tape all cotter pins and unfair edges.
!Install boom and rig mainsheet and topping lift. Check operation of the boom outhaul.
!Connect mast wiring to terminals inside vessel and check operation of mast lights and electronics.
After Launching:
!Check bilge for water.
!Check that engine exhaust is pumping water.
!Verify operation of forward, neutral and reverse before leaving the dock.
To Be Done Prior to Turning Vessel Over to Owner:
!Clean entire deck, including removing excess bedding compound from around fittings, which may
continue to ooze for a short time after shipment.
!Check for deck leaks caused by shipping. NOTE: all boats are thoroughly checked prior to shipment, but
fittings can loosen under shipment and handling.
!Touch up exterior teak finish if applicable.
!Inspect and tighten engine shifter and throttle controls as needed.

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!Fill water tank(s) and check operation of water system for leaks as well as the hot water if included.
!Check head operation, holding tank and macerator pump. Operate bilge pump(s). NOTE: if auto pump is
installed, adjust switch level and ensure the auto switch is not blocked by bilge hoses. Operate sump
pump, shower and drain collection, and on some models sinks.
!Check operation of all running lights.
!All fluid levels in engine are to be checked after test run.
!All gauges should be operational.
!Operate galley stove and oven (every burner).
!Adjust lifelines so they are taut.
!Remove all traces of shipping tape.
!Operate all winches and lubricate if necessary.
!Check operation of all thru-hull fittings.
!Operate all hatches and ensure that no binding occurs.
!All interior doors, drawers, hatch boards, operated and planed down if necessary after rigging is
tensioned. A certain degree of swelling is to be anticipated. (This is not a warranty issue, part of
commissioning)
!Check that all interior lights are operational.
!Check the hoist on all sails and ensure correct halyard lengths as well as freedom of movement of
halyards, etc. Check and adjust operation of reefing system.
After Shakedown Sail:
!Re-tension all rigging if necessary. Check steering cables if applicable
!If excess headstay sag is apparent adjust the headstay and/or backstay tension as required
!Check steering cables if applicable
Again, this manual is intended to help you to know your new Tartan Yacht. It is most important to familiarize
yourself thoroughly with all aspects of operating and maintaining your yacht in a safe and efficient manner.
Read your manual carefully as well as the booklets supplied by the manufacturers of the components. If any
questions arise for which you can’t find an answer, your Tartan dealer will be pleased to help you.
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It is Company policy that the Tartan line of yachts is continually upgraded and improved. Therefore, you may
find your yacht equipped with gear different from that shown in your manual. Any new piece of equipment will
be in all cases equal to or better than, its predecessor.
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On taking delivery of your yacht, be sure to read and understand the Tartan warranty. Complete the warranty
registration and return it to Tartan immediately.
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2.0 ILLUSTRATIONS AND TABLES
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DECK LAYOUT – Spinnaker Gear

DECK LAYOUT- Vang and Spinnaker Gear

ACCOMMODATION PLAN

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CLR 1/3 RUDDERCLR FULL RUDDER
TOL
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RUDDER PAD
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WL A
WL B
WL C
WL D
WL E
WL F
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HULL LINES PLAN

MAJOR MECHANICAL LOCATIONS
LOCKER/ENT OPTION
CHART TABLE
NAV LOCKER
HANGING LOCKER
BUREAU
SHELF
V BERTH W FILLER CHAIN LOCKER
SHELF
HANGING LOCKER
BUREAU
LOCKER LOCKER
LOCKER
TRASH
REFER
STOVE W OVEN LOCKER
LOCKER
SEAT
SHOWER
SINK
WC
BATTERY SWITCH
ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP
ELECTRIC SUMP PUMP
PRESSURE WATER PUMP
OPTIONAL 12VDC REFER
MACERATOR PUMP
BATTERIES
OPT INVERTER

LOCKER/ENT OPTION
CHART TABLE
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SHOWER
SINK
WC
BERTH SPOT LIGHT
RED/WHITE DOME
OPT COURTESY LIGHT
AIRCRAFT SPOT
STERN NAV LIGHT
COMBO BOW NAV LIGHT
MAST WIRE JUCNCTION STRIP
ICEBOX LT.
SAIL LKR. LT.
LAZARET LKR. LT.
TUBE LIGHT CHART LIGHT
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