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Wine Down

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Tracy's Landing, MD

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Last updated May 25, 2026

Wine Down Boat | 41' Tartan 2005

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WINE DOWN, Hull #87 of well over 100 Tartan 4100s, built from 1996 until 2011, is a spectacularly preserved VERY lightly used racer/cruiser you need to see in person to appreciate. Designed by Tim Jackett who spent nearly 50 years with Tartan Yachts,
this design series, including ten models from 31’ to 53’, represents some of the most sumptuous and performance-oriented yachts that came out of Tartan since they first debuted the now famous Tartan 27 all the way back in 1960.
There is a LOT of information for you to enjoy below. For a quick tour, check out the photos and our HIGHLIGHTS list below. If you're seriously pondering a Tartan 4100 for your next life adventure, settle in and enjoy all the great info about WINE DOWN and all her amazing attributes.

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Wine Down HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 41' Tartan 2005
Location: Tracy's Landing, MD
Engines: Yanmar
Last Updated: May 25, 2026
Asking Price: $199,000
Maximum Speed: 7.8 kn
Max Draft: 5' 0''

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Specifications

Cruising Speed: 7 kn
Maximum Speed: 7.8 kn
Beam: 13' 6''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 5' 0''
Displacement: 19,000 lb
Fuel Tank: 1 x 50|gallon
Fresh Water: 2 x 50|gallon
Holding: 1 x 24|gallon
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1

Highlights:

Meticulously maintained and updated and middle-Chesapeake Bay sailed since new by only two owners
Two years, 67 hours of use since 2018, six years in land storage (covered and protected)
56hp Yanmar 4JH4E with 1497 hours (had 1430 at purchase in 2018), shaft drive
3-blade feathering MAXprop
Vetus bow thruster
2-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat (12,000 and 6,000 BTU)
2-cabin layout with one head
Carbon fiber optional ‘tall’ (61.5”) mast, aluminum Hood boom, Forespar rigid boom vang (rig pulled, stripped, repainted, re-stepped 2025)
Garhauer dinghy davits and stern-mounted Kato radar pole with Edson outboard motor lift arm
Raymarine electronics with dual radar/chart plotters (helm and nav station), 48nm radar and below-decks autopilot
Electric halyard winch at cabintop
Light tan ultra-suede interior upholstery
Brand new, never slept on custom inner spring mattresses in both owner’s and guest cabins (2026)
Teak and holly cabin sole and American cherry interior
Dark green hull, white boot stripe and off-white decks
Tan Sunbrella dodger & bimini (2026)
(2) 8D, GRP27, GRP31 house, starting, and bow thruster batteries all replaced (2026)
Xantrex 2000W/100A inverter/battery charger (2026)
Fully-battened loose-footed flaking Dacron mainsail (w/lazy jacks) and 135% furling genoa (2015)
Lewmar electric windlass, stainless steel chain and stainless steel CQR anchor (2015)

Yacht History - (2) Years Use, (6) Years Storage:

WINE DOWN has been a Chesapeake Bay cruiser since purchased new. Both first and second owners have been middle-Chesapeake-based cruisers. Erin and I helped her current owners purchase WINE DOWN in 2018. Too soon after purchase, her owners came into a can’t-pass-up business opportunity in Italy at the end of 2020. Originally a two-year gig, they extended their overseas stay and never made it back to the USA to resume their cruising adventures. WINE DOWN was carefully tucked away in land storage in the fall of 2020. Two years became six years and they have reluctantly decided it’s silly and wasteful to keep such a gorgeous yacht sitting idle any longer. She has been diligently maintained and updated over the years, even while in land storage. You can now be the recipient of their meticulous care, and thoughtful updates.

Most updates have happened over just the last nine months or so. Recent work includes engine service, hull compound & wax, exterior teak stripping & sanding, new dodger & bimini, freshly painted rig, fresh bottom paint, new batteries, new stereo & cockpit speakers, sails (main and genoa) cleaned and serviced, and a full scrub-down inside and out. We just recently fully rigged and prepared the boat, launched her, and took her out for ‘wake up/shake-down’ sea trials in May, 2026. She is looking good and running great!

Electronics:

Raymarine C80 radar/chart plotter at helm
Raymarine C80 radar/chart plotter at nav station
Raymarine 4KW 48nm radar dome on Kato stern pole
Raymarine ST 6001+ autopilot
Below-decks electric drive for Raymarine autopilot
Raymarine ST60 speed
Raymarine ST60 depth
Raymarine ST60 wind
Standard Horizon VHF radio at nav station
Standard Horizon RAM+ remote mic at cockpit helm
Sharp TV w/ DVD player custom installation in starboard cherry cabinet
Kenwood AM/FM/Bluetooth media player w/cockpit & interior speakers (cockpit speakers new, 2026)
ACR GlobalFix EPIRB

Exterior Tour:

COCKPIT:

Wide cockpit seating with high coamings for cruising comfort
Central helm pedestal with nav pod, yanmar panel, throttle, autopilot, compass
48” leather-wrapped destroyer wheel
Whitlock Rack & Pinion Steering system
Single lever engine shifter/throttle at pedestal
Yanmar engine control panel w/tach & engine hour meter
Oil pressure gauge at helm
Engine coolant temp gauge at helm
Raymarine C80 chart plotter at helm
4kW 48nm Raymarine radar mounted on Kato stern pole
Standard Horizon RAM+ VHF remote mic at helm
SailTec hydraulic adjustable backstay at helm
Raymarine ST60 speed, ST60 Depth, ST60 wind instruments over companionway hatch
(2) Harken ST53 primary winches at helm cockpit coaming
Harken EST40 electric halyard winch at starboard cabintop
Harkin ST40 standard winch at port cabintop
All lines lead aft to cockpit
Line storage bags at companionway
Teak cockpit coamings
Deep cockpit storage locker under starboard bench
Deep storage lockers at port and starboard stern seats
Sony marine stereo cockpit speakers (2026)
Folding teak varnished cockpit table
LPG gas locker
Tan Sunbrella dodger and bimini with connector piece, (2026)
12v outlet at starboard coaming storage
Garhauer stainless steel dinghy davits
Drop-down swim platform w/flip-down boarding ladder
Emergency tiller access at helm
Emergency whaler at helm
Hot/cold cockpit shower at stern
Edson engine bracket on starboard stern rail
Red LED night lighting at floor level, 12V

Decks:

(5) Opening chromed bronze Hood hatches
(8) Chromed bronze Hood opening cabin top ports
White decks with tan non-skid
Teak toe rail with outboard-mounted adjustable spinnaker sheet cars
Inboard adjustable genoa cars, adjustable from cockpit
Teak handrails on cabintop for easy passage forward
(2) Chrome dorades with teak-topped mounting boxes
Lower mast steps for easy access to sail
Cockpit lazarette storage
Fold-down swim platform with stainless steel retractable swim ladder
Stern-mounted radar pole with outboard motor lift arm
Garhauer marine dinghy davits
Outboard motor bracket on stern pulpit
Bimini, dodger and connector (2026)
Lewmar electric windlass with foot pedal controls, (2015)
Anchor locker
Anchor raw water washdown pump & hose in anchor locker
Stainless steel 45# CQR anchor with 50’ chain, and 150’ rode (2015)
Spare Danforth anchor
Stainless steel lifelines with (2) side gates
Stainless steel lifeline stanchions, mounted into solid glassed-in deck plates
Teak cockpit coaming caps
Non-skid cockpit
LPG gas tank storage at starboard stern
Emergency whaler manual bilge pump at helm
Sony 2-way cockpit marine speakers at helm (2026)
(6) Chrome cleats with in-laid toe rail chalks

Sails & Rigging:

WINE DOWN has a performance rig, large fully-battened flaking mainsail and 135% genoa. She is nearly completely handled from the safety of the cockpit. Oversized primary winches make for easy handling of the genoa. The genoa furling system is set up for winch-assisted furling on the port side of the cockpit in bigger winds.

Her carbon fiber mast offers several major advantages over a traditional aluminum mast, particularly beneficial on performance cruising yachts like the Tartan 4100.
The biggest advantage is weight savings aloft. Carbon fiber masts are dramatically lighter than aluminum, and because that weight is removed from the highest point of the yacht, the effect on performance and stability is significant. A lighter mast lowers the yacht’s center of gravity, reducing heel angle and making the boat feel more stable and balanced under sail. On WINE DOWN, her carbon rig is like adding five 200# crew to the toe rail while beating upwind! So much less weight aloft improves sailing performance and brings these benefits:
• Faster acceleration
• Better light-air performance
• Reduced pitching in waves
• More responsive feel at the helm
• Greater overall speed and efficiency

Another major advantage is stiffness. Carbon fiber masts flex less than aluminum, which allows the sail shape to remain more consistent and efficient across varying wind conditions. Better sail shape translates directly into improved upwind performance and easier sail control.
For cruising sailors, carbon rigs also improve comfort offshore. The boat heels less, moves more smoothly through waves, and places less strain on both crew and rigging over long passages.
On Tartans specifically, the lightweight carbon rig is a huge part of why these boats sail so well while remaining easy to handle short-handed. The reduction in rig weight gives the boat a noticeably more stable, lively, and refined feel underway.

Rolly Tasker fully battened Dacron mainsail (2015, serviced in 2026 – amazing condition, 6 years of light use)
Rolly Tasker furling 135% Dacron genoa, (2015, serviced in 2026 – amazing condition, 6 years of light use)
Novis carbon fiber mast, keel stepped (pulled, stripped, repainted in 2025)
Charleston spars aluminum boom (pulled, stripped, repainted in 2025)
Harken ball bearing batt-cars for mainsail luff
Harken lazy jacks, adjustable from cockpit (a rare treat)
Hydraulic split backstay adjuster
Flag halyards on spreaders
Harken ball bearing racing-grade deck hardware throughout
Harken # 53 STC primary winches at helm
Harken # 40 STEC - electric housetop winch for main on starboard
Harken # 40 STC winch on port side housetop
All lines led aft to Spinlock stoppers
Harken genoa furler, cockpit operated
Forespar rigid-rod boom vang, cockpit adjustable
Harken 4:1 mid-deck mansail traveler, adjustable from cockpit
Genoa tracks are adjustable from the safety of the cockpit
Electric halyard winch makes handling all lines led aft to the cockpit a breeze
Harken deck hardware, all lines lead aft to cockpit
Harken spinnaker pole track mounted to front of mast
Bow, stern, anchor, steaming & deck lighting, 12V
UFO powered TV antenna at mast head
Windex wind direction indicator at mast head
Raymarine ST60 wind transducer at mast head
Shakespeare 3’ VHF whip antenna at mast head

Interior Tour (general):

Stepping below decks aboard the Tartan 4100 immediately reveals the quality and craftsmanship that made Tartan one of America’s premier yacht builders. Rich satin-finished American cherry joinery, abundant natural light, and elegant proportions create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout the yacht.
Descending the companionway, the spacious main salon opens beautifully with comfortable seating to port and starboard surrounding a centerline dining table. Large opening ports and overhead hatches provide excellent ventilation and natural light, giving the interior an airy, refined feel uncommon in yachts of this size. Every top hatch and cabin-top port light opens allowing breeze through the yacht – no fixed windows!
To port, the U-shaped galley is exceptionally practical for both entertaining and offshore passage making, offering generous countertop space, deep 3-door access 12V refrigeration, and abundant storage. Opposite the galley, the forward-facing navigation station provides a secure and functional workspace underway and, at anchor, provides an additional seat for salon entertaining.
Forward, the owner’s stateroom features a spacious centerline berth, extensive cabinetry. Aft, the guest cabin offers a large double berth and excellent storage, creating comfortable accommodations for family or additional crew.
Throughout the yacht, thoughtful design, premium materials, and timeless styling combine to create an interior that remains elegant, comfortable, and highly functional for extended cruising.

Two-cabin layout
Owner’s cabin forward
Equally accommodating guest cabin aft
American cherry interior wood, solid woods abound throughout
Custom-built raised panel solid cabinet & passage doors
Teak & holly sole
Tan ultra-suede salon cushions
Solid cherry center-line drop leaf table
Chromed bronze top-quality opening ports & hatches (everything that can open does open – no fixed windows)
Custom wood hatch & port screens throughout
Forward facing navigation station w/large chart table
Custom factory bureaus in forward cabin
Custom factory storage locker over the engine
LOTS and LOTS of spares, gear, life jackets, safety equipment, jack lines, rigging spares, dock lines, other goodies you’ll find useful for your cruising needs

Main Salon:

Symmetrical layout with C-shaped settees on both port and starboard
Tan pleated ultra-suede fabrics
Molded fiberglass ceiling liner w/solid cherry accent strips (removable for access to ALL deck mounted gear)
(1) Opening overhead chromed bronze opening port w/integrall roll screen and sun shade
(8) Opening chromed bronze cabin top side port w/screens
Solid American cherry w/satin varnished finish
Grab poles, fiddles throughout for easy/safe passage underway
(5) storage drawers
Dimmable overhead recessed cabin lighting, 12V
Solid cherry centerline table with folding leaves, fiddles, top storage, and (2) storage drawers
(2) Center task/dining lights over table, 12V
(4) storage cabinets over settees
Built-in wine rack in port cabinet forward of galley
(2) personal reading lights on forward bulkhead, 12V
(2) ceiling settee lights, 12V
(3) Weems & Plath chrome yacht instruments (barometer, temp, humidity, clock)
(2) Hella whisper quiet fans, 12V
20” Sharp Aquos TV
Digital TV converter box
(3) 120V duplex receptacles on port, starboard and at nav station
Personal map light at nav station, 12V
Kenwood media receiver w/Bluetooth (2019)
(2) Planet Audio 6.5” two-way speakers
UFO powered TV/Radio antenna booster
Water tank #2 mounted under port settee
Sliding cushion panel under port settee extends to fill in space between settee and table for a double bed
Storage cubbies under starboard settee, forward and aft end of port settee, and behind aft end of both settee seatbacks
(5) removable edge-to-edge centerline floorboards provide access to the entire bilge, from forward cabin all the way to engine room
Easy access to chainplates and yacht structure behind settees
Red LED night lighting at floor level, 12V
Salon steps are on pneumatic shocks for safety and easy access
Hatch boards have built-in storage rack
Cherry padlock storage bin
Cherry binoculars storage bin

Owner's Stateroom Forward:

Centerline spacious owners berth
New (never slept on) split inner spring mattress (2026)
(2) Molded built-in fiberglass boarding steps
(2) Opening cabin top hatches w/integral sliding screens & privacy shades
(2) Opening cabin top side ports
(2) Personal reading lights, 12V
(2) General room ceiling lights, 12V
(2) indirect ceiling cove lights, 12V
(2) Very large hanging lockers, cedar lined w/storage shelves above
(4) Under-bed clothes drawers
(2) 120V duplex receptacles
(2) Personal bed shelves
American cherry wood slats lining hull sides
Fresh water tank (one of two) under forward end of berth
AC/heating unit beneath subfloor under drawers under berth
Vetus bow thruster under berth (2019)
GRP31 thruster battery under berth (2026)
Custom opening cherry wood privacy door port side access door (opens up yacht visually, enhancing spacious feeling throughout interior)
Hella whisper quiet fan, 12V
Red LED night lighting at floor level, 12V

Guest Stateroom Aft:

Queen-sized berth
New (never slept on) split inner spring mattress (2026)
Direct private access to head
Large hanging locker
Under-bed storage drawer
(2) Overhead sliding panel storage cabinets w/shelving above
(2) Deep storage lockers over bed, one w/shelf above
Personal reading light, 12V
(2) general ceiling room lights, 12V
(3) opening ports w/screens
(1) opening top hatch w/integral sliding screen and privacy shade
Storage spaces under bed
Systems under bed: inverter/charger, house and start batteries, primary fuel filter, muffler, engine exhust hose, shower sump pump, raw water washdown pump
Systems under floor: engine drive shaft access, dripless water-cooled stuffing box
Red LED night lighting at floor level, 12V

Galley:

Truly a chef’s galley with everything needed for preparing great meals: counter space, lots of storage high and low, double sink, drying rack, built in trash can, manual fresh water foot pump, huge fridge/freezer with (3) access doors above and below counter height, and excellent ventilation via multiple side opening ports and top hatches.

Granicoat countertops - vanilla (off- white)
Island double-bowl stainless steel sink
Hot & cold pressure water
6-gallon hot water heater (120V heated & engine cooled heat option too)
Galley fresh water foot pump (for manual access to fresh water )
Bulkhead hinged dish rack over sink
Paper towel holder over dish drying rack
Microwave
FORCE 10 3-burner stove w/oven & broiler, gimballed for use while sailing
Large insulated icebox w/three access doors & interior light
Both top & front opening icebox access
Refrigeration is Adler Barbour Cold Plate12V DC
Solid American cherry drawers, below-counter cabinets and overhead cabinets
(2) sink task lights, 12V
Deep cherry storage lockers both sides of microwave above counters
(3) storage lockers beneath counters
(2) utensil drawers beneath counters
Red LED night lighting at floor level, 12V

Head:

Spacious head with separate ensuite shower w/bench
Manual Jabsco head with raw water supply
Holding tank monitor
Y-valve for tank or overboard discharge
Macerator system for draining holding tank when sailing off shore
Wet storage locker outboard of shower space
Smoked plexiglass shower doors stowed behind main head door
Hella whisper quiet fan, 12V
(2) overhead ceiling lights, 12V
Ceiling access panel for electric cabin top winch
(1) Opening hatch w/integral screen and privacy shade
(1) Side opening port w/screen
Oval vanity sink
Tiltable mirror over vanity sink
Cherry storage cabinetry
120V duplex receptacle
Red LED night lighting at floor level, 12V

Yacht Electrical & Mechanical Systems:

12 VDC distribution panel at navigation station
120 VAC distribution panel at navigation station
(2) 30A shore power outlets outboard of starboard cockpit coaming (one for ship’s systems, one for AC/heating systems)
30A transfer switch (for power sharing entire yacht120V load on one shore power cord)
(2) CruiseAir AC/heating systems w/(2) digital controls
12,000 BTU forward (forward cabin & main salon/galley)
6,000 BTU aft (aft cabin & head)
Xantrex model 2012 2000W/100A inverter-charger (2026)
Xantrex inverter/charger control panel (2026)
House battery bank – (2) 8D AGM batteries, 450Ah (2026)
Engine start battery - Group 27, 100 Ah, (2026)
Thruster battery – Group 31, 110Ah (2026)
Xintex S1A LPG solenoid control & sniffer for propane stove
120V AC outlets sort & starboard, GFI-protected
12V DC charging ports at nav station & helm (cigarette style)
(5) Hella whisper quiet 12V cabin fans throughout
(2) fresh water tanks - 100 gallons total
Hot/cold pressure water at galley, head, shower, and cockpit shower
24 gallon holding tank for head
Y-valve & macerator systems for head (send to tank or discharge overboard when off-shore)
Under-floor shower sump box with pump and automatic float switch
Anchor wash down system with dedicated thru-hull and 12V pump
Water tank gauge at nav station
Fuel tank gauge at nav station
Auto-manual bilge pump panel at nav station
Windlass and electric winch breakers at nav station

Yanmar Propulsion:

56hp Yanmar 4JH3E with 1497 hours (had 1430 at purchase in 2018)
Shaft drive w/skeg & cutlass bearing
3-blade MAXprop
Cruising speed most efficient between 2200 and 2700 RPM at 6.5-7.5 knots
50-gallon diesel fuel tank, 240nm typical range at a fast cruise, can stretch to 300nm at moderate cruise
Line cutter for prop shaft
Fresh zincs on prop shaft and MAXprop (2026)
Fresh black PETIT Premium HRT ablative bottom paint (2026)
PYI dripless shaft seal (water cooled & lubricated)
Dedicated engine room light
Primary Racor fuel filter (under aft berth near fuel tank)
Sea water impeller easily accessible from front of engine
Superb engine access from all four sides via removable cabinetry panels
Oil pressure gauge at helm
Engine coolant temp gauge at helm

Yanmar Engine Performance & Review:

The Yanmar 4JH4E is an outstanding match for the Tartan 4100, delivering the ideal balance of power, efficiency, reliability, and simplicity for a performance cruising yacht. Rated at 56 horsepower, the naturally aspirated four-cylinder diesel pushes the 4100 comfortably at cruising speeds between 6.8 and 7.5 knots while remaining smooth, quiet, and fuel efficient.

One of the engine’s greatest strengths is its strong low-end torque, which gives the Tartan excellent maneuverability around docks and confident performance when motoring into chop, current, or heavy weather. At typical cruising RPMs, fuel consumption is modest—generally around one gallon per hour—providing impressive cruising range and economical operation for long-distance passage making.
The 4JH3E is also highly respected among experienced sailors for its mechanical simplicity and long-term durability. Unlike newer electronically controlled diesels, the fully mechanical Yanmar design is easier to service, troubleshoot, and maintain, making it particularly attractive for offshore cruising and owner maintenance.
In the Tartan 4100, the engine feels exceptionally well matched to the hull, providing dependable performance without excess noise or vibration. Overall, the 4JH3E perfectly complements the 4100’s personality as a refined, capable, and confidence-inspiring cruising yacht.

Fuel Consumption & Range:

50 gallon fuel tank, 33 hours at 7.2 knots, about 240nm of range, 48 hours, 300nm range at just over 6 knots

1500 RPM 0.3 GPH
1750 RPM 0.6 GPH
2000 RPM 1.0 GPH
2250 RPM 1.4 GPH
2500 RPM 1.75 GPH
2750 RPM 2.4 GPH
3000 RPM 3.2 GPH

Industry Reviews:

Type into a google search: “Tartan 4100 Practical Sailor Review April 30, 2025”
Type into a google search: “Tartan 4100 OceanWave Sail Review”

Our Review:

As the mid-Atlantic dealer for Tartan Yachts, Erin and I have accumulated several thousand inland, coastal, and off-shore miles on the Tartan 4100. She’s quick, comfortable, and gorgeous above and below decks. The 4100 is widely regarded as one of the finest performance cruising yachts of her era, combining spirited sailing characteristics with exceptional offshore comfort and craftsmanship. Designed by Tim Jackett, she delivers impressive speed, balance, and responsiveness while remaining forgiving and easy to handle for a cruising couple. Her rig layout and control lines allow for easy single-handed sailing as well. Her bow thruster, 3-blade feathering prop and oversized rudder make her a cinch to handle around the docks.

Under sail, WINE DOWN is super lively and confidence inspiring, especially in spirited seas. Her moderate displacement hull, efficient underbody, and powerful sail plan provide excellent upwind performance, whether in Chesapeake chop or offshore conditions where the boat tracks beautifully and maintains momentum through sizable gusts. The helm, with her 48” wheel and large spade rudder, provides a light and balanced feel as wind speeds build, giving the yacht a refined, responsive ride uncommon among cruising boats of this size. Her carbon rig lowers the center of gravity so much that she heels less, accelerates faster, and rides better through chop. In light air, her moderate displacement and large main and genoa sail area allow for an enjoyable sail, even in wind as light as 5-7 knots.
Off the wind, the 4100 is fast, stable, and comfortable, routinely delivering excellent passage-making speeds with a smooth motion through the water. Wide side decks, a secure cockpit, and well-organized sail controls make short-handed sailing straightforward and enjoyable.

What truly separates WINE DOWN from most competitors in-class is her ability to blend genuine sailing performance with luxurious cruising comfort and extraordinary beauty both above and below decks. She is equally capable as a coastal cruiser, offshore passage maker, or elegant liveaboard yacht.