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Tayana 48 Ds

Cutter · Monohull

Designed by Robert Perry · Built by Ta Yang Yacht Building · First built 1998

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LOA 47.90  ·  Beam 14.44  ·  Displacement 35,054  ·  Sail Area 1,048  ·  Cutter  ·  Monohull
About the Tayana 48 Ds Sailboat

The Tayana 48 DS (Deck Saloon) is a bluewater cruising cutter built by Ta Yang Yacht Building of Taiwan and designed by Robert Perry, produced as a deck salon variant of the standard Tayana 48. The raised salon design incorporates larger windows and increased headroom in the main saloon while retaining the proven Perry hull geometry and offshore cruising capability of the base model. At nearly 48 feet with over 35,000 pounds of displacement and a ballast ratio of 33%, the 48 DS offers the heavy-displacement comfort and sea-kindliness characteristic of all Perry-designed Tayanas. She typically features a large forward master stateroom, separate crew or guest cabin aft, a well-organized galley, and a chart table positioned for easy communication with the helm — all in the traditional teak-and-mahogany interior finish for which Ta Yang was known.

Dimensions & Specifications
LOA (Length Overall) 47.90
LWL (Waterline Length) 41.44
Beam 14.44
Max Draft 6.14
Displacement 35,054
Ballast 11,684
Sail Area (Reported) 1,048
Design & Construction
Hull Type Monohull
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction Fiberglass
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Ta Yang Yacht Building
First Built 1998
Last Built 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tayana 48 Ds's sail area to displacement ratio?

The Tayana 48 Ds has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.66. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

What is the Tayana 48 Ds's comfort ratio?

The Tayana 48 Ds has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 35.39. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Is the Tayana 48 Ds safe for offshore sailing?

The Tayana 48 Ds has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.76. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

What is the hull speed of the Tayana 48 Ds?

The theoretical hull speed of the Tayana 48 Ds is 8.63 knots, calculated from its waterline length.

How much does a Tayana 48 Ds weigh?

The Tayana 48 Ds has a displacement of 35,054 and a length overall (LOA) of 47.90.

Who designed the Tayana 48 Ds?

The Tayana 48 Ds was designed by Robert Perry, first built in 1998.