Tartan 42

$20k REDUCTION!

Now asking ONLY $99,500
This 1981 Tartan T42, Receta, boasts a distinguished pedigree with unmistakable lines that proudly bear the signature of Sparkman & Stephens' renowned design expertise. Beyond her aesthetic charm,  Receta exceeds expectations offshore. Her helm is beautifully balanced, providing responsive and enjoyable sailing. With a Scheel keel, 5' draft, a. 43 ballast/displacement ratio, a theoretical hull speed of 7.58 knots, and a sail plan ready for any sea conditions,  Receta effortlessly handles bluewater passages and coastal cruising alike.  Comfortably accommodating six for dinner or underway, the thoughtfully designed cockpit is also an excellent layout for short or single-handed sailing. Below deck,  Receta offers a haven of comfort and tranquility. The interior has been thoughtfully customized by her owner to accommodate a cruising lifestyle. The updates were designed and executed to seamlessly blend with the original interior style and color, featuring a number of customizations using beautiful teak details. Generous headroom and ample storage throughout the vessel, complemented by plenty of airflow facilitated through large hatches and numerous opening ports, enhance overall comfort on the hook. Whether on a passage or comfortably anchored in paradise,  Receta's performance and stability make your cruising experience a joy.  This beloved yacht, which served as the liveaboard home for the voyages chronicled in the acclaimed books "An Embarrassment of Mangoes" and later, "The Spice Necklace" is now ready for new owners to embark on their own unforgettable journeys. Receta's owner has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the maintenance and upkeep of this timeless classic, with every detail meticulously documented and available upon request. The level of care invested surpasses industry standards, and the opportunity to acquire a vessel of this pedigree at a fraction of the cost to build such craftsmanship today, is not to be missed. Fully equipped and meticulously maintained, Receta awaits those with an eye for character in a yacht who seek a vessel that embodies the spirit of adventure, and the joy of sailing.  I invite you to learn more about Receta. The owner of this fine vessel was generous enough to provide a wealth of knowledge about his time on board his beloved Receta. His remarks are below and many more details, maintenance records, and photos upon request! 
INTERIOR COMFORTS AND AMENITIESBeautiful, inviting, classic teak everywhere, which the owners have continued to keep in great condition. Some very thoughtful modifications were carefully designed and built to blend with the style and color of the original boat. Main salon cabinetry: The original layout featured a full-length pilot berth behind theport settee. The berth was replaced with a teak surface with 3 lift-ups, which matches thesurrounding wood, creating accessible storage where the mattress once was. Behindthe lift-ups, we added a long bookshelf, and at each end built teak cabinets faced withcustom stained-glass drop-down doors. The change transformed the entire character ofthe main salon and dramatically opened up the space. We also added an elegant polished brass Den Haan trawler lamp (it was replaced with a new one in 2012) over the dining table in the main salon. An authentic brass Welsh Miners Lamp was added on the forward bulkhead. Ultraleather cushions were made and custom-fitted with contrasting fabric for the forepeak and aft cabin bunks.  Cabinsole: The original 1/4 inch teak-and-holly floor was adequate, but not up to the level of the rest of the wood. In 2004 the cabinsole was repatterned and replaced with custom-milled 1/2 inch teak-and-holly, with elegant solid teak edging. Laid it out in logical sections and screwed it in place, so it is removable both for refinishing or to deal with any damage. Ports and Hatches:a) New stainless-steel opening ports. The original boat was built with 11 plasticopening ports. In 2001, we had all of these replaced with stainless-steel opening portsmade by Hood Yacht Systems. We also added two more Hood stainless-steel opening ports in the aft cabin that open up into the cockpit and provide good additional ventilation, giving us a total of 13. All of the opening ports have removable screens. There are also fitted mosquito mesh screens for the hatches over the forepeak and main salon, and over the companionway entrance. B) The two large Atkins & Hoyle hatches, one over the main salon and one ahead ofthe mast over the forepeak were rejuvenated with new gaskets, and the acrylic wasreplaced. (There are also two smaller Bomar opening hatches in the aft cabin. )c) Receta has 4 classic glass prisms in aluminum frames set flush into the deck, which bring in an amazing amount of light. (These were part of the original boat. )Teak shelves in the forepeak: Two full-length teak shelves on the port side, fitted with custom-fabricated Textilene bins and zippered compartments and bins for stowing linens, clothing, spares, etc. Main water tank: The original polyethylene water tank was replaced with a custom-builtstainless-steel water tank, with 2 sets of interior baffles and 3 inspection ports. Head and holding tank:a) The original head was replaced with a Raritan PHii. Seals & valves are maintained or replaced regularly. (before it becomes necessary!)b) Holding tank: Originally one of the forward water tanks was removed to install alarge stainless-steel holding tank, for the Great Lakes. Later the holding tank was modified to provide more storage space for cruising.  Shelves and space in the main hanging locker: The back of the large main hanging locker (opposite the head) was opened up and a series of deep, teak shelves were installed. This created considerable and easy-to-access storage. It also made it easier to inspect and access electrical wiring, the chainplates, and the freshwater intake for the main water tank. Below the hanging locker, a louvered door was added to make better use of a storage compartment previously accessible only by a small lift-up in the hanging locker and to provide easier access to mast wiring. Nav station: Remodeled the space above and behind the chart table with drop-down panels for mounting the VHF, single side band radio, chartplotter, and electronics displays, all with easy access to wiring. 'Secret' storage: To starboard, between the nav station and the aft cabin, there's anarrow wet locker. We use the upper portion to store our inflatable life vests and safetyharnesses. Below them are the feed pump and filters for the watermaker. At the back ofthe locker, two discreet cupboard doors were installed with storage for, well, the ship's rum, for example!Aft cabin, remodeled: Originally, the aft cabin contained a (very small) head on the starboard side with a Pullman sink over top of it. The plumbing led to a holding tank built into the boat's tumblehome behind the foot space below the chart table. We changed all that. A) A work table: There is now a 'mini' chart table with lift-up storage. (I often use it as awork surface. ) Behind it are sliding plexiglass doors with narrow shelves. B) Watermaker cabinet, aft cabin: Below the new 'mini' chart table are double teakdoors and a shelf holding the Spectra Watermaker. Heavy-duty drawer slides allow thetwo parts of the watermaker to slide out for maintenance. (The watermaker does notneed to slide out to operate. )c) Storage: The old holding tank outboard of the nav station had never been used so itwas cut into and turned into a storage space. (Great temp. For wine storage!)d) Tool drawer: Below the large bureau an additional drawer was added to the bureau below the existing ones to store tools and spares. E) Spares locker: Installed (removeable) shelves in the aft hanging locker and converted it into easy-access storage for bins of spares. (can easily revert to a hanging locker if desired. )f) Shelf added: A full length shelf was added beside the double berth on the port side. Water Systems: There are separate fresh-water deck fills for both water tanks. A fitted 25 gal. Polyethylene tank, with an inspection port, is located in the forepeak under the double berth. The main 50 gal. Custom-made stainless-steel tank is located under the starboard settee. This tank is baffled and has 3 inspection ports. A manifold, under a lift-up in the main cabin sole, switches between tanks. Pressure hot and cold water in both the galley and head is supplied via a Par-Max 3 pump beneath the galley sink, with a small Jabsco accumulator tank. In the galley, a dedicated stainless tap (also pressurized) supplies purified water through a Seagull II reverse osmosis filter system. A similar tap provides fresh water via a second Seagull filter in the head.  There is also a hand-operated fresh-water
Watermaker: Spectra Catalina 300 Mk. MPC-5000 MkII watermaker (with two 21 in. Membranes) is installed in a cabinet in the aft cabin. The feed pump module and membrane module slide out on separate tracks for easy maintenance. The seawater intake, boost pump, and filters are easily accessible in the adjacent wet locker. Product water feeds directly into the 50 gal. Water tank. Waste water tees into and is discharged overboard via the starboard cockpit drain. The feed pump was replaced in 2017, and the original pump was rebuilt as a spare. There are two handheld salinity testers. The Spectra watermaker directs fresh product water into the main water tank.

Water Heater: Isotemp 6-gallon hot water heater works via engine heat exchange or 110v-shorepower. It is located under the cockpit sole and is accessible via the aft cabin or the starboard cockpit locker. A new heating element is being installed in Jan. 2024.

Air conditioner: 110v Window Unit air conditioner in a custom housing is positioned over the large hatch above the main salon, to keep the boat dry and mildew-free, and very comfortable when the yacht is at the dock or stored on land.

Refrigeration: The old refrigerator/freezer space, originally designed for ice blocks (!)was modified, acrylic shelves and dividers were added, and a new Isotherm 5701 ASU cold plate closed system, with a water-cooled Adler Barbour compressor (Aquaking II 2gpm diaphragm pump) A shelf was built under the cockpit sole to accommodate the water-cooled compressor.

Freezer: (See above) The cold plate is located in the freezer compartment, with a spillover for the frig. Two battery-operated thermostats with an external display monitor the temperatures.

Stove and Oven Seaward Princess Gourmet 3-burner propane stove with oven, gimballed

Propane Shut off Valve

Fume detector: 12v propane and CO2 detector, with audible alarm, is installed at the base of the stove in galley.

Vented Propane locker: Located below port cockpit seat. Holds two 11-lb. Cylinders (Regulator and solenoid are also located in propane locker. ) 

(2) 11lb. Propane Tanks. One tank is hooked up, the other carried as a spare.

Magma Marine Kettle II BBQ, mounted on a custom arm on the stern rail, is removable, and protected by a custom Sunbrella cover. A regulator and hose attached to the spare 11-lb. Propane cylinder. (2013; burner and igniter have since been replaced. )

ELECTRONIC AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMWIFI Antenna A Ubiquiti Bullet long-range wifi antenna, is stored in the aft cabin and hung either in the cockpit or hoisted to a lower spreader on the mast. It's indispensable for connecting to shoreside wifi signals in anchorages or wherever the signal is weak. The Antennae interfaces (wirelessly) with a Ubiquiti Power AP N802.11n router (at the nav station) to broadcast wifi to any computers, tablets, phones onboard. Both are powered by the boat's 12v system. Raymarine system The Raymarine system includes the following: Raymarine E 80 chartplotter; Raymarine Pathfinder