2006 Tayana Vancouver 42

The Tayana Vancouver 42 is a semi-custom blue-water cruiser designed by Robert H. Perry and built by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. This 1996-launched center cockpit features a fiberglass hull with an encapsulated keel and a semi-full keel cutter rig built for stability and seaworthiness. The boat has cruised from San Francisco to Panama and is powered by a single 56-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine, achieving a cruising speed of approximately 6 knots.

The interior was designed by the owners in collaboration with shipyard engineers, creating a custom layout tailored to their specific needs. The boat accommodates two heads and offers comfortable accommodations for offshore cruising. Her construction includes a fiberglass deck with a sandwiched wood core and features a chain-and-cable steering system with a skegged rudder for reliability at sea.

The boat spent eight years at Shelter Bay Marina under a regular maintenance contract, with monthly engine runs and professional oversight. The hull was last antifouled in 2024. The yacht carries no history of accidents, groundings, or severe weather damage, presenting a well-maintained platform for continued ocean voyaging.