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Tayana 37
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Tayana 37

Built by Taiwan's Ta Yang Yacht Building Company, this traditional cruising sailboat emerged during the 1980s as part of Tayana's respected lineup of offshore-capable vessels. The Tayana 37 carries forward the builder's reputation for constructing robust, seaworthy cruisers designed with serious blue-water sailing in mind. Drawing inspiration from classic design principles, this vessel features the heavy-displacement characteristics that defined Tayana's approach to cruising boats. The solid fiberglass construction and traditional lines reflect an era when strength and seaworthiness took precedence over speed and performance numbers. Her full keel configuration provides excellent tracking and stability in challenging conditions, making her well-suited for extended offshore passages and coastal cruising. The interior layout prioritizes comfort and livability for extended voyages, with the kind of solid joinery work that Tayana boats became known for during their production years. While not designed for racing, the Tayana 37 appeals to sailors seeking a dependable platform for serious cruising adventures. For buyers interested in traditional cruising boats with proven offshore capabilities, this model represents the builder's commitment to creating vessels that prioritize safety and comfort over cutting-edge performance.

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$4,600 – $64,900
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.67 ft / 11.18 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.00 ft / 9.45 m
Beam 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft 5.67 ft / 1.73 m
Displacement 22,500.00 lb / 10,206 kg
Ballast 8,000.00 lb / 3,629 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. (TAIWAN)
First Built 1976
Number Built 588
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
189
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
35.56
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
337.17
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 7.64 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.35
J (Foretriangle Base) 19.50 ft / 5.94 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 861.00 ft² / 79.99 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Diesel
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 40
Fuel Capacity 90 gals / 341 L
Water Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
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