1983 Tayana 55

The Tayana 55 is a center cockpit sloop built for serious ocean cruising. This 55-foot fiberglass hull combines traditional seagoing design with practical updates for extended passages. The yacht recently completed a passage from the East Coast to California via the Panama Canal, demonstrating its ocean-capable credentials.

Below deck, the interior offers three staterooms and two heads arranged for comfortable cruising with crew or guests. The layout prioritizes natural light and livable space. Teak is limited to the cockpit, reducing maintenance on a working cruising boat. The centerboard design sets this yacht apart: a heavy-ballasted board enhances stability and sailing performance while underway, with a full 10-foot draft when extended. An electric winch retracts the board to 5 feet 4 inches for shallow-water exploration, operated via 12-volt power.

A Perkins diesel engine rated at 135 hp provides propulsion. The ground tackle is substantial—a 55-pound Rocna primary anchor and 44-pound CQR backup anchor. Recent updates include new navigation electronics, refreshed galley appliances, and Quantum sails. The yacht carries a 6 kW Northern Lights generator with low operating hours, an 800-watt solar array, a wind generator, and Starlink connectivity.