1994 Tartan 28 Piper

Don't let her size or age fool you!  This Tartan Piper 28 is truly one of the nicest boats I've come across.  If you're looking for a fun daysailer that doesn't sacrifice performance or style, call now because this is THE BOAT!

A'bientot has seen very little use in her lifetime, which is probably why she looks like a boat a quarter of her age! It was a fresh water boat based on Lake Erie from 1994 to 2022, where it was winter stored inside with the mast down. The previous owner developed health issues which prevented him from using the boat, so it sat in indoor storage from 2012 until he finally sold it to the current owner in 2022. After arriving in the Chesapeake, the current owner did many thoughtful improvements including new canvas, electronics, refrigeration and even added air conditioning! She is a turn-key boat, ready to continue delighting sailing enthusiasts for decades to come.

This Tim Jackett design is a very rare boat and one of the sweetest sailing boats you will find. In keeping with the Tartan standard, it's beautifully appointed below and very comfortable for day sailing and overnights. It's a simple and fun boat to sail and it points to wind like a dream! 

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Interior

The interior of the Tartan Piper 28 feels wide and open due to the nearly 10' beam and great 6' head room.  It is stunning how big it feels down below for the size, especially when compared to similar models. Forward is a private cabin with a v-berth, lockers and a hanging locker.  A large overhead hatch provides great light and ventilation. Inside the cabin is the enclosed head, with a toilet, sink and stand up shower. 

The salon has a long settee to starboard with a beautiful teak dining table that can be stored on the forward bulkhead allowing more room. This settee can be converted into a double berth if needed. You'll find good storage in the cabinets above and behind the seat backs. To port is a proper nav station with a large chart table and captains chair. Just aft is the cozy but nicely equipped galley complete with a 2 burner stove and proper refrigeration. To starboard is an open quarter berth. The interior has been beautifully and thoughtfully modernized, including LED lighting and a new 12,000 BTU AC unit to keep you cool on those hot summer nights.

• 6' head room in main cabin
• Gorgeous teak joinery throughout
• Teak and Holly floor was refinished and reconfigured so the entire floor is removeable, allowing for excellent access underneath  (2023)
• Fold down teak dining table
• 12,000 BTU Dometic A/C unit (2022)
• Refrigeration – Isotherm dual voltage smart system (2023)
• Two burner CNG system with two gas tanks (safer than propane)
• All lighting has been converted to LED; the light at nav station has red night lighting

• White gelcoat hull with tan non-skid on deck.  Hull and deck are in excellent condition and show like a much newer boat
• 3'11" shoal draft lead beavertail bulb keel, fastened with S/S keel bolts
• S/S lifelines with port and starboard boarding gates
• Custom folding teak cockpit table with canvas storage bag. Mounts on binnacle (2023)
• Transom swim platform with ladder
• Freshly varnished teak companionway doors, toe rail, stern rail
• Bump up helm seat
• New cockpit cushions; light grey (2022)
• Bimini (2022)
• Dodger (original - not currently onboard, but in decent shape; in same Navy blue as bimini. Can be used as a template for new canvas if desired)
• Canvas helm cover and winch covers (2022)
• Custom canvas winter cover
• Primary anchor: 25lb CQR with chain and 100' rope rode on bow roller
• Secondary anchor: Fortress FX anchor
• Last hauled August 2024, bottom cleaned 
• Last bottom painted March 2024

• Doyle full batten laminate Mainsail (2012)
• Berig 135% Dacron Genoa (2012)
• Sails were new in 2012, but the boat was kept in indoor storage from 2012-2022, so sails have only been used lightly for the past 2 years and are in excellent condition
• Sobstat Asymmetrical Spinnaker with sock (2023)
• Forespar adjustable whisker pole mounted on mast
• New Mainsail cover, winch covers, helm cover (2022)
• Lazy jacks
• Reefing lines to cockpit – single or dual line convertible
• Main sheet track in front of binnacle for single- or short-handed control
• Mainsheet can be unshackled from the track and attached to the lifelines to make room in the cockpit when not in use
• Adjustable backstay (2022)
• (2) Harken 32.2 ST Two speed primary winches
• Harken 8 single speed halyard winch – cabin top
• Nav lights switched to LED (2022)
• LED mast head light to illuminate Windex

• Westerbeke 20B-2 18HP diesel, hours unknown
• Raw water Pump replaced (2023)
• Two blade Flex Fold prop (2022)
• Fuel lines replaced 2022
• Dripless Stuffing box
• Engine area ventilation system on adjustable timer
• Fantastic accessibility with integrated storage
• Engine cover seal improved for a tight fit when closed (2022)

All electronics new in 2022 to include:

• Axiom 9 Plus GPS 
• (2) Raymarine i70 multifunction  units (wind, speed, depth, temp – programmable)
• Raymarine EV 100 Wheel Pilot with i70 controller
• Remote control for the auto pilot
• Full NMEA 2000 Integration of all instruments
• NavPod Binnacle  

• 30 gallon freshwater tank (plastic)
• Refrigerator, shower and AC condensate drain to grey water sump with automatic pump 
• Bilge pump with manual or automatic operation
• New Hot water tank (2023; for use on shore power)
• All lights changed to LEDs in 2022, include courtesy low level cabin lights, two color in main and forward cabin plus reading lights
• Shore power connection with 30-amp SmartPlug (2023)
• Guest ChargePro 5/5 smart battery charger – Separate Engine & House charging (2022)
• Batteries: (1) West Marine 75AH AGM start battery, (2) West Marine 75AH AGM house batteries. All batteries installed 2022