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Sailing to dinner and touring a Tayana 58DS
9 January 2025 · 28 min · 3K views
What this video covers
A couple evaluating potential liveaboard sailboats tours a 2006 Tayana 58DS in San Diego to compare its layout against their primary target, a Beneteau First 57.2:25 The search criteria for their next vessel include a 2008–2012 model year to avoid financing and insurance difficulties associated with 20-year-old hulls, alongside considerations for sailability ratios, construction quality, and livability.8:29 During the inspection, they note the Tayana’s teak decks require significant repair, estimating a $50,000 to $55,000 cost for replacement.23:46 While they praise the Tayana’s enclosed engine room, standing headroom, and walk-around master berth, they observe corrosion on the heat exchanger and find the laundry area poorly integrated.21:35 The couple concludes the specific vessel is not a viable candidate for their needs, citing the deck condition and a subjective feeling that the interior space is less efficient than the Beneteau despite similar dimensions.25:51 They continue to weigh the logistics of transporting a boat from the East Coast, comparing the costs and wear-and-tear risks of trucking, delivery captains, and shipping.11:51
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