katysails wrote:
A... Walked around the boatyard and spied a very
nice old Tartan (looked to be about 28ft) with a modified full keel...draft
about 3.5 ft.) Anyone know anything about that model?

Could it be the S&S design Tartan 27?

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...oat_id=1138449

boats that had modified fin or shoal draft with a drop centerboard, but
there was only one in the whole yard and it was almost as butt-ugly as a
Mac...looked like a wallower....If we have to (sniff...) sell Chanteuse, we
also will have to watch mast height since the bridges only clear to 48
ft.....

It's good to keep practical limits in mind. And that is an area where
shallow draft is a BIG plus.

If you're interested I have done a lot of research on types of shoal
draft & centerboard boats... email might be better...

Good luck!
Doug King