Silver Girl | 45′ Tartan 2007

CCR stands for Cruise Control Rig, Tartan’s performance-cruising sail plan concept. It is designed to make the boat easier to sail short-handed while improving balance, visibility, and performance. Instead of relying on a large overlapping genoa, this custom CCR arrangement uses a taller carbon mast, larger mainsail, self-tacking blade jib, and furling 155% reacher.

For cruising couples, the advantage is simple: easier sail handling in normal conditions, better control from the cockpit, and the ability to add serious reaching power when conditions are right.

This custom CCR sail plan was designed by Tim Jackett and is not found on any other Tartan 4400. The sail area of the mainsail and self-tacking jib alone equals the sail area of the original 4400 sail plan with full main and full genoa.

There are ordinary updated boats, and then there are boats that have been fundamentally rethought. This Tartan 4400 falls into the second category.

She began as one of Tartan’s best performance cruising designs and has now been reborn with a custom Tim Jackett-designed CCR sail plan, carbon mast, modern sail handling, Garmin electronics, Victron/Battle Born/Balmar lithium power, keel-cooled refrigeration, updated HVAC, canvas, refreshed interior, upgraded generator access, and extensive offshore-oriented cruising equipment.

The appeal here is not simply that many items are recent. The appeal is that the boat has been transformed into a more modern, more capable, easier-to-handle Tartan 4400 while preserving the strength, comfort, and craftsmanship that made the model desirable in the first place.

Importantly, these systems have not simply been installed and left untested. Following the refit, the owner used the boat extensively, putting approximately 2,000 miles on the vessel and proving the major systems in real-world cruising conditions.

For a buyer who understands quality and wants a serious cruising boat without spending years managing a refit, this is a rare opportunity.

This boat is best suited for a buyer who understands high-quality yacht construction, values short-handed sailing, and wants a serious cruising platform that has already received the kind of refit most owners only talk about doing. She should appeal to buyers considering high-quality performance cruisers such as Sabre, Hylas, Passport, Outbound, and similar offshore-capable yachts.

A standard 2007 Tartan 4400 should be evaluated as a used 2007 cruising boat. This boat should be evaluated differently. She is a Tartan 4400 platform that was substantially rebuilt, redesigned, and modernized by Tartan, with a custom rig and systems package that would be difficult and expensive to duplicate today.

The vessel was rebuilt after sustaining damage while stored on land during Hurricane Dorian in 2019. The hull’s vinylester inner skin was not breached and no seawater entered the boat. In September 2020, she was sent to Tartan for redesign, rebuild, and refit, with completion in spring 2024. Documentation includes the initial pre-purchase survey by Tim Jackett, invoices for Tartan’s work and subsequent upgrades, and a completion survey by Tim Jackett, all available for review by qualified buyers.

The scope of the work is difficult to appreciate from a short description, so the detailed inventory below is included to show the depth of the refit.

The following sections summarize the equipment, systems, and improvements completed as part of the Tartan refit and subsequent modernization work. Unless otherwise noted, the listed items were added, replaced, rebuilt, refinished, serviced, or upgraded during that process.

Hull

As part of the Tartan rebuild, the hull, bottom, rudder, finish, and related structural items were addressed as follows:

• Complete hull integrity examination and repair, results stronger than original, Tartan

• Port forward bulkhead, Tartan

• Completely new rudder with stainless steel rudder post, Tartan

• Keel removed, inspected and rebeded

• Hull preparation, Tartan

• Paint, Tartan

• Cove and boot stripes, Tartan

• Bottom stripped to gelcoat, Tartan

• Bottom paint, Tartan

Sail Plan

The custom CCR sail plan was designed specifically for this vessel by Tim Jackett and is not found on any other Tartan 4400.

• Custom CCR sail plan, Tim Jackett

• Self-tacking jib, 100%, roller furling

• Reacher, 155%, roller furling

• Main, fully battened, in-boom furling

• Not found on any other 4400

• Sail area of mainsail and self-tacking jib alone equals the sail area of the original 4400 sail plan with full main and full genoa

Sails

The sail inventory was replaced as part of the custom CCR sail plan.

• Sobstad tri-radial cruising laminate blade jib

• Sobstad tri-radial cruising laminate reacher

• Sobstad tri-radial cruising laminate main

Mast

The mast package was built and optimized around the custom CCR rig.

• 68-foot carbon fiber mast, AMP/Tartan

• Custom balanced and optimized for CCR rig, Tim Jackett

• Tartan signature hockey-stick design, Tartan

• Spreaders, AMP/Tartan

• Mast hardware, Tartan

Rig

The rigging and sail-handling systems were renewed, upgraded, or reinstalled as part of the CCR conversion.

• Standing rigging, Tartan

• Running rigging, Tartan

• Harken self-tacking jib traveler with custom teak mounting, Tartan

• Sail Tec Model 12LI backstay tensioner, Tartan

• Forespar units were original, inspected, and reinstalled by Tartan

• Leisure Furl boom, in-boom mainsail furler

• Boom vang

• Whisker pole

• Boom furler drum guard, Tartan

• Walder jibe control boom brake

• Harken blocks

The deck hardware, deck finish, rails, davits, hatches, lighting, and exterior details were renewed or upgraded during the refit.

• Custom designed stainless steel stem piece with bobstay and two anchor rollers, Tartan

• Custom designed bow rail, Tartan

• Custom designed stern rail with two teak perch seats, Tartan

• Lifelines, Tartan

• Kato Islander davits, Tartan

• Low-profile stainless steel dorade vents and stainless steel guard rail, Tartan

• Windows, two, Tartan

• Deck hatches

• One 32-inch Bomar main hatch

• Four 10-inch Bomar hatches, Tartan

• LED navigation lights, Tartan

• Deck gelcoat, Tartan

Ground Tackle

The anchoring system was upgraded for serious cruising use.

• Quick DP3 1512D windlass, Tartan

• 60 lb Ultra Marine Ultra anchor

• Ultra Marine anchor swivel

• Ultra Marine anchor ring

• 280 feet of 3/8-inch G4 anchor chain

• 100 feet of 5/8-inch three-strand nylon anchor rode

• Delta 45 lb stainless steel anchor

• 100 feet of three-strand nylon anchor rode

Cockpit

The cockpit was modernized with updated steering, helm controls, canvas, solar, Starlink, and related cruising equipment.

• Carbonautica wheel, Tartan

• Edson steering console, Tartan

• Edson rack and pinion steering, Tartan

• Helm instrument panel

• Blue Sea helm push-button switches

• Bow thruster joystick

• Yanmar engine instrument panel

• Ritchie Powerdamp Plus Blue compass

• Two Harken electric winches, Tartan

• Two Wichard large folding padeye hard points for safety tether

• Custom modified and improved transom door swim platform

• Whale Swim ’N’ Rinse transom mixer shower

• Dodger and frame with Tuffak polycarbonate windows, The Cover Loft, Annapolis

• Bimini and frame, The Cover Loft, Annapolis

• Dodger-bimini connector, The Cover Loft, Annapolis

• Full cockpit enclosure, The Cover Loft, Annapolis

• Wheel and console cover, The Cover Loft, Annapolis

• Cockpit cushions, The Cover Loft, Annapolis

• Foredeck rain fly, The Cover Loft, Annapolis

• Bimini solar rack, The Cover Loft, Annapolis

• Custom Starlink bimini rack, Kato Marine

• Renogy 400W, 2 x 200W, ShadowFlux solar panels

• Starlink Standard

• Marinco stainless 30 amp shore power sockets

Salon

The salon was refreshed with updated lighting, rebuilt or remounted cabinetry, upholstery, entertainment equipment, blinds, cabin sole, and fans.

• LED lighting, Tartan

• Cabinetry, lounge, and shower wall remounted or rebuilt and finished, Tartan

• Samsung 32-inch The Frame QLED HDR 4K Smart TV

• Apple TV 4K

• Dometic OEM complete set of custom window blinds made to Tartan original specifications by Dometic

• Custom Ultrasuede salon cushions, Tartan

• Teak and holly engineered cabin sole, Tartan

• Three Hella Marine cabin fans

Galley

The galley was rebuilt, refinished, and modernized with updated surfaces, appliances, lighting, plumbing, and LPG equipment.

• LED lighting, Tartan

• Cabinetry remounted or rebuilt and finished, Tartan

• Granitcote sinks and countertop, Tartan

• Sink covers, Tartan

• Force 10 three-burner stove and oven, Tartan

• LPG sensor and control, Tartan

• Faucet, Tartan

• Dedicated filtered water pump and faucet, Tartan

• Microwave, Tartan

Cabins

The cabins were updated for comfort, lighting, and condensation management.

• LED lighting, Tartan

• Custom-made mattresses, Tartan

• Hypervent condensation prevention matting

Instrumentation

The instrumentation package was modernized around Garmin electronics at both the cockpit and navigation station.

Cockpit

• Garmin 8612 XSV chartplotter, Tartan

• Garmin GHC50 autopilot control, Tartan

• Three Garmin GMI20 marine displays, Tartan

• Garmin VHF-215 AIS marine VHF remote, Tartan

Navigation Station

• Garmin 8612 XSV chartplotter, Tartan

• Garmin VHF-215 AIS marine VHF, Tartan

• Garmin AIS 800 transceiver

• Garmin Reactor 40 9-axis course computer, Tartan

• Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot control system, Tartan

• Garmin Class B compact autopilot actuator

• Garmin GND 10 black box bridge

• Garmin Panoptix PS51-TH FrontVü sonar transducer, Tartan

• Garmin Airmar DST810 smart transducer for speed, depth, and temperature, Tartan

• Garmin gWind masthead wind transducer, Tartan

• Garmin Fantom 24x dome radar, Tartan

• Garmin Fusion Apollo MS-RA670 marine stereo, Tartan

• Garmin Fusion speakers, salon two and cockpit two

• Nav station instrument panel redesign and reorganization

• Nav station two Blue Sea Systems M2 displays

• Nav station NextGen genset panel

Electrical

The electrical system was modernized with Battle Born lithium batteries, Victron charging and monitoring, Balmar alternator equipment, solar charging, and dedicated AGM batteries.

• 12V 540Ah, 2 x 270Ah, 8D Battle Born LiFePO4 deep cycle batteries, Tartan

• AGM engine battery, Tartan

• AGM bow thruster battery, Tartan

• AGM genset battery, Tartan

• Victron MultiPlus-II 12/3000 charger/inverter, Tartan

• Victron Cerbo GX controller, Tartan

• Victron GX Touch 50 display, Tartan

• Victron Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC charger for engine battery

• Victron Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC charger for bow thruster battery

• Victron Blue Smart IP67 waterproof AC charger for genset battery

• Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 solar charger for 400W Renogy solar panels

• Balmar XT-170 high-output second alternator, Tartan

• Balmar MC-618 voltage regulator, 12 volts, Tartan

• Balmar SmartShunt

• Balmar SG2-0300 Bluetooth gateway

• Balmar SG200 battery monitor display

Water

The freshwater system was upgraded with a custom forward tank, pressure system, accumulator, and dedicated filtered-water system.

• Custom 80-gallon fiberglass forward water tank, Tartan

• 5 GPM 12V Pentair Aqua King II freshwater pump

• Shurflo stainless steel accumulator tank, two-gallon water pressure tank

• Nature Pure RS-2QC water filter, replaceable cartridge type, for dedicated galley filtered-water faucet

VacuFlush Heads

The forward VacuFlush system was rebuilt.

• Forward head completely rebuilt

• Forward vacuum generator rebuilt

Bilge

The bilge system was upgraded with primary, forward, dry-bilge, and manual emergency pumping systems.

• Rule main bilge pump

• Arid Bilge Systems Series 1 bilge pump

• Rule forward bilge pump

• Whale Gusher Titan emergency manual bilge pump, cockpit mounted

Reverse Cycle Heat and Air

The AC system was upgraded for the salon and forward cabin.

• 16,000 BTU Dometic DTG16-1171-410A 115V air conditioning reverse-flow unit, salon, Tartan

• 10,000 BTU Dometic EnviroComfort 115V air conditioning retrofit kit with R410A refrigerant reverse-flow unit, forward cabin

• Raw water circulation pump

• Dometic Marine Air Elite II HVAC cabin control, salon, Tartan

Refrigeration

The refrigeration system was rebuilt with separate keel-cooled refrigerator and freezer systems.

• Two Frigomatic Capri 50F marine compressors, one each for refrigerator and freezer, Tartan

• Two Frigoboat keel-cooled condensers, one each for refrigerator and freezer, Tartan

• Two evaporators, one each for refrigerator and freezer, Tartan

• Two Coastal Climate Control panels, one each for refrigerator and freezer, Tartan

• LED lights, refrigerator and freezer

• Air circulation fans, refrigerator

Engine

The engine and related mechanical systems received significant service and upgrades.

• Twin Racor Turbine switchable fuel filters and water separators

• Yanmar OEM turbocharger

• Heat exchanger serviced, removed, cleaned, core washed, reassembled, and reinstalled

• Transmission serviced, removed, bench tested, and reinstalled

• Transmission damper plate installed

• Many hoses replaced

• Approximate engine hours, reported by owner: 2,500 to 3,000

Genset

The generator installation was upgraded with a NextGen 5.5kW unit and improved service access from the salon.

• NextGen 5.5kW generator, serviceable from the salon

• Modified companionway steps swing up and open for genset access from the salon

• Racor fuel filter and water separator

Also Equipped With

The vessel also came equipped with the following cruising and utility systems:

• All sail control lines led to cockpit

• All electric cockpit winches, five

• Bow thruster

• Deck wash

• Seafari Mini 350 watermaker

• Unopened OEM reverse osmosis membrane

• Complete unopened OEM filter set

• Splendide 2100 XC washer/dryer

• Full-width forward berth

• 120 gallon main water tank (200 gallons total)

• 80 gallon fuel tank

Safety Equipment

The safety inventory was updated as part of the preparation for cruising.

• ACR EPIRB

• Lifesling2

• Fire extinguishers

• Ditch bag, well stocked

• Signal devices, both required and more

Other Equipment

Additional cruising gear, spares, and accessories include:

• Three Taylor Made 12 x 34 fenders

• Two Marinco 30 amp 50-foot shore power cables

• Two Marinco 30 amp 25-foot shore power cables

• 75-foot freshwater hose

• Magma Marine rail-mount kettle gas grill with fuel

• Many spare parts

Dinghy

The dinghy package includes:

• 2023 Highfield CL340, 11 feet

• Hypalon

• Excellent condition

• 20 hp Tohatsu outboard, fewer than 75 hours

• Six-gallon fuel tank

• Two additional three-gallon fuel tanks

• 2023 trailer included