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Tayana 47 Cc
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1991
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About the Tayana 47 Cc

Built by Taiwan's respected Ta Yang Yacht Building Company starting in 1991, this Robert Perry-designed cutter represents serious offshore cruising capability wrapped in classic styling. The 47-footer's substantial 35,000-pound displacement and deep 6-foot draft create the foundation for a true bluewater passage maker, while the fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration balances performance with directional stability. Perry's design philosophy shines through in the boat's generous beam of 14.5 feet, providing exceptional interior volume and initial stability. The cutter rig offers versatility for varying wind conditions, particularly valuable during long passages where sail plan flexibility becomes crucial. With a comfort ratio of 36.35, this yacht prioritizes seaworthiness and motion comfort over pure speed, making it ideal for extended offshore cruising where crew comfort matters most. The fiberglass construction reflects Ta Yang's reputation for solid, well-built vessels that have proven themselves across the world's oceans. A capsize screening formula of 1.78 indicates good stability characteristics for offshore work, while the 8.5-knot hull speed provides respectable passage-making performance. This design appeals to serious cruisers seeking a dependable platform for extended voyaging, whether coastal cruising or trans-oceanic passages.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 47.00 ft / 14.33 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 40.25 ft / 12.27 m
Beam 14.50 ft / 4.42 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 35,000.00 lb / 15,876 kg
Ballast 11,675.00 lb / 5,296 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,378.00 ft² / 128.02 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. (TAIWAN)
First Built 1991
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 20.69
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
 33.36
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
 239.62
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 36.35
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.78
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 8.50 kn
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. 2,085.36 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Ct 47, Hylas 47, Swan 46

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Dimensions
LOA
Tayana 47 Cc ★
47.0 ft
Ct 47
46.9 ft
Hylas 47
46.8 ft
Swan 46
47.1 ft
LWL
Tayana 47 Cc ★
40.3 ft
Ct 47
37.5 ft
Hylas 47
37.8 ft
Swan 46
37.8 ft
Beam
Tayana 47 Cc ★
14.5 ft
Ct 47
13.2 ft
Hylas 47
14.3 ft
Swan 46
14.4 ft
Displacement
Tayana 47 Cc ★
35 lbs
Ct 47
29 lbs
Hylas 47
35 lbs
Swan 46
31 lbs
Ballast
Tayana 47 Cc ★
11 lbs
Ct 47
12 lbs
Hylas 47
14 lbs
Swan 46
11 lbs
Sail Area
Tayana 47 Cc ★
1 sq ft
Ct 47
908 sq ft
Hylas 47
1 sq ft
Swan 46
978 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Tayana 47 Cc ★
—
Ct 47
111 s/nm
Hylas 47
93 s/nm
Swan 46
68 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Tayana 47 Cc ★
20.7
Ct 47
15.3
Hylas 47
15.8
Swan 46
15.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Tayana 47 Cc ★
33.4 %
Ct 47
40.8 %
Hylas 47
—
Swan 46
36.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Tayana 47 Cc ★
36.4
Ct 47
36.4
Hylas 47
38.9
Swan 46
34.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Tayana 47 Cc ★
1.78
Ct 47
1.71
Hylas 47
1.75
Swan 46
1.83
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Tayana 47 Cc ★
239
Ct 47
248
Hylas 47
—
Swan 46
258
Hull Speed
Tayana 47 Cc ★
8.5 kts
Ct 47
8.2 kts
Hylas 47
8.2 kts
Swan 46
8.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Tayana 47 Cc ★
—
Ct 47
2.0
Hylas 47
1.7
Swan 46
2.0
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