What the fleet has seen
The Tayana 37, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Tayana 37 is a Robert H. Perry-designed cutter-rigged, long-keel cruising sailboat built by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. Ltd. in Taiwan since 1976. Originally commissioned as the Ta Chiao 37, nearly 600 hulls have been produced, establishing it as a successful semi-custom cruising yacht.1:46 With an LOA of 11.2 meters, a beam of 3.5 meters, and a displacement of 10,205 kg, it is known for its heavy displacement and full keel, which provide stability in offshore conditions.2:23 Aboard *Nandji - Frothlyfe*, the crew performed hull maintenance in South Africa, replacing a worn cutlass bearing and repairing a damaged rub rail, while also fabricating custom Dyneema soft shackles for the headsail.2:11 The Tayana 37 is considered a capable blue water cruiser, with examples like a 1984 model in Palm Coast, Florida, featuring updated rigging and electronics.0:50 Potential buyers should inspect the bowsprit for rot, rudder heel fittings for corrosion, and fuel tanks, which were sometimes located in the v-berth on early models.3:57
