The Tartan 34-2 (1984-1989)
A Source for information on Tartan Yachts model 34-2 (updated May, 2025)
  • Tartan 34-2 Home Page
  • All about the Tartan 34-2
    • FAQ on the T34-2 >
      • Performance Calculations
      • Production Differences
      • About the Scheel Keel
    • 34-2 1985 Brochure & Photos >
      • 34-2 Exterior
      • 34-2 Interior
    • 34-2 1986-89 Brochure
    • Original T34-2 Manual
  • T34-2 Owners Pages
    • Hull #3 - "Ocean Razor"
    • Hull #4 "Carpe Diem"
    • Hull #9 - "Temptation"
    • Hull #11 - "Bad in Plaid"
    • Hull #12 - "Bellwether"
    • Hull #22 - "Rose Claire"
    • Hull #23 -- Scarlett
    • Hull #24 - "Liberty"
    • Hull #30 - "Further"
    • Hull # 37 "Logged Out"
    • Hull #39 - "First Rate"
    • Hull #49 - "Scot Free"
    • Hull #54 -- "Sea Panda"
    • Hull #57 - "Yankee"
    • Hull #66-"Emme Anne"
    • Hull #67 - "Liberty" >
      • Offshore Experience >
        • Offshore Photo Gallery
    • Hull #70 - "Aurora"
    • Hull #75 - "O-Sheet!"
    • Hull #78 - "Kickin' Back"
    • Hull #83 - "Dash"
    • Hull #84 - "Triton"
    • Hull #86 "Farrah"
    • Hull #88 - "Windswept"
    • Hull # 91 - Puffin
    • Hull #94 - "Spirit"
    • Hull #95 - "Windward"
    • Hull #101 - "Athena"
    • Hull #109 - "Counterpoint"
    • Hull #110 - "Restless"
  • Hull #9 "Temptation"
    • Temptation Travels the Great Lakes
  • Useful Tips & Projects
  • T34-2 Blog

The Tartan 34-2 (34 Mk II) Sailing Yacht

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Temptation Hull #9
The Tartan 34-2 hull, rig, and appendages were designed by Sparkman and Stephens, while the interior and deck were designed in-house. 110 Tartan 34-2 sailboats were built from 1984 (for the 1985 model year) to 1989 in Hamlet, North Carolina. The Tartan 34-2 extends the reputation of the venerable Tartan 34C (for "classic") built from 1967 through 1978. The 34-2 model, also referred to as the 34 Mk II, is named to distinguish it from the 34C.  Moreover, the 34-2 is an extended (9 inches in the stern) version of the well-regarded Tartan 33/33R (1979-1984).  Like the 33R it has a full masthead sail plan, double spreaders, and a baby stay.  The 34-2 sported a fin or Scheel keel, while the 33R had a fin only.  

Regarded as an excellent coastal cruiser with blue water ability, the T34-2 is wonderfully seaworthy and sea-kindly, and a joy to sail!

Tartan 34-2 owners are welcome to email photos of their boats, notes on improvements, and other comments to [email protected].  Please provide your boat's name, hull number, and hailing port and I will include it on this site.  For additional information see the Tartan Owner's Website:  http://www.tartanowners.org/.
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