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Tayana 52
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Ta Yang Yacht Building Co.  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Tayana 52

Built by Taiwan's renowned Tayana Yachts, this 52-foot cruising sailboat represents the shipyard's commitment to traditional heavy-displacement design philosophy. Known for their robust construction and seaworthy characteristics, Tayana vessels have earned a strong reputation among serious cruising sailors who prioritize safety and comfort over pure performance. This model embodies classic cruising yacht design principles, featuring the full keel configuration and substantial build quality that made Tayana famous during the yard's heyday. The boat's design emphasizes stability and sea-keeping ability, making it well-suited for extended offshore passages and long-distance cruising. While not built for racing, the Tayana 52 offers the kind of predictable handling and forgiving nature that appeals to couples and small crews planning ambitious voyages. The interior typically reflects Tayana's attention to traditional craftsmanship, with quality woodwork and practical layouts designed for extended liveaboard comfort. These boats are particularly valued in the used market by sailors seeking proven blue-water capability without the complexity of modern racing-oriented designs. The Tayana 52 represents solid, dependable cruising in the traditional sense.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 52.42 ft / 15.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 42.08 ft / 12.83 m
Beam 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 38,570.00 lb / 17,495 kg
Ballast 14,800.00 lb / 6,713 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,158.00 ft² / 107.58 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Ta Yang Yacht Building Co.
First Built 1983
Last Built 1991
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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
 99
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
 16.3
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
 35.82
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. 8.69
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.29
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. 2.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 62.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 20.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 57.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 18.0
SA Fore 644.8
SA Main 513.0
How It Compares

vs. Hallberg Rassy 53, Little Harbor 53, Oyster 53 Holman Pye

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Dimensions
LOA
Tayana 52 ★
52.4 ft
Hallberg Rassy 53
—
Little Harbor 53
52.7 ft
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
53.0 ft
LWL
Tayana 52 ★
42.1 ft
Hallberg Rassy 53
43.8 ft
Little Harbor 53
42.2 ft
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
44.7 ft
Beam
Tayana 52 ★
15.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 53
15.2 ft
Little Harbor 53
15.0 ft
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
15.8 ft
Displacement
Tayana 52 ★
38 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 53
50 lbs
Little Harbor 53
43 lbs
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
40 lbs
Ballast
Tayana 52 ★
14 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 53
19 lbs
Little Harbor 53
18 lbs
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
16 lbs
Sail Area
Tayana 52 ★
1 sq ft
Hallberg Rassy 53
1 sq ft
Little Harbor 53
1 sq ft
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
1 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Tayana 52 ★
99 s/nm
Hallberg Rassy 53
—
Little Harbor 53
69 s/nm
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Tayana 52 ★
16.3
Hallberg Rassy 53
16.5
Little Harbor 53
16.7
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
16.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Tayana 52 ★
—
Hallberg Rassy 53
—
Little Harbor 53
41.7 %
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
40.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Tayana 52 ★
35.8
Hallberg Rassy 53
—
Little Harbor 53
39.9
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
34.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Tayana 52 ★
1.78
Hallberg Rassy 53
1.65
Little Harbor 53
1.72
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
1.83
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Tayana 52 ★
—
Hallberg Rassy 53
—
Little Harbor 53
257
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
204
Hull Speed
Tayana 52 ★
8.7 kts
Hallberg Rassy 53
8.9 kts
Little Harbor 53
8.7 kts
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
9.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Tayana 52 ★
2.3
Hallberg Rassy 53
1.9
Little Harbor 53
2.1
Oyster 53 Holman Pye
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