Spirit II

About Spirit II

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>1980 Tartan 37 Keel/Centerboard&nbsp;– Repowered with 2022 Beta 38</strong></p><p><br></p><p>SPIRIT II represents a rare intersection of legendary Sparkman &amp; Stephens design pedigree and modern mechanical reliability. Commissioned by Tartan Yachts founder Charlie Britton in 1975 and built during the golden age of Tartan's fiberglass construction in Grand River, Ohio, this premium monohull cruiser showcases a hand-laid, solid fiberglass hull paired with the model's signature keel/centerboard configuration – the same layout chosen for the great majority of the 486 Tartan 37s built between 1976 and 1988. With a shallow 4'2" draft board up, SPIRIT II is uniquely suited for effortless coastal gunkholing in thin-water destinations like the Bahamas or the Chesapeake Bay, while dropping the board to 7'9" transforms her into a stiff, high-pointing offshore machine capable of tackling serious blue-water passages.</p><p><br></p><p>Step below deck on SPIRIT II, and you are immediately enveloped in the classic warmth and superior craftsmanship of a true yachtsman's interior. Every corner of the cabin features rich, hand-joined teak joinerwork that effortlessly outclasses modern mass-production vessels. The layout is intelligently optimized for long-term comfort and security underway, boasting a comfortable forward V-berth, a beautifully functional head, and a spacious main salon with L-shaped settee and classic pilot berth. Complete with a proper, forward-facing navigation station and a secure, deeply recessed U-shaped galley, the boat's traditional layout ensures that living and cooking at sea remains safe and efficient regardless of the sea state.</p><p><br></p><p>What truly sets SPIRIT II apart from other classic vessels on the market is her exceptional, turnkey mechanical upgrade: a 2022 38-horsepower Beta Marine diesel engine built on a rugged Kubota tractor block, along with new fresh water lines and pump and a maintenance record running from 1987 to present. This recently installed shaft-drive engine eliminates the stress and sourcing headaches associated with forty-year-old original powerplants, offering modern reliability and smooth, efficient performance. Combining an unyielding hull structure, pristine interior teak woodwork, and a modern propulsion system that is barely broken in, SPIRIT II is uniquely primed to carry her next captain on long-range adventures.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p><ul><li>Premium 2022 Beta Marine 38 HP diesel engine – 350 hours</li><li>Ultimate cruising versatility – keel/centerboard configuration (4'2" / 7'9")</li><li>Sparkman &amp; Stephens design pedigree, hand-laid solid fiberglass hull</li><li>Masterclass offshore layout with rich hand-joined teak woodwork throughout</li><li>Six-berth layout: V-berth, quarter berth, pilot berth, and convertible dinette</li><li>2024 NEW Harken Roller Furler MKIV Ocean</li><li>2023 NEW centerboard pendant</li><li>2022 NEW Guest Pro 20-amp battery charger</li><li>2021 NEW Lewmar deck hatch lens</li><li>Maintenance records from 1987 to present</li></ul> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>