TAYANA 37

About the TAYANA 37

The design was commissioned by Will Eckert, a partner in Flying Dutchman Yachts, along with C.T. Chen of the Ta Yang Yacht Building. First called TA CHIAO 37. 40 were built as the TA YANG 37. The rights were sold to Ta Yang, the primary builder of this, one of most successful boats of this type, with nearly 600 built. Available as cutter or ketch.

Designed by Robert Perry and built by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. in TAIWAN, the Tayana 37 is a robust cutter-rigged cruiser with 588 hulls built in 1976. Its heavy displacement of 22500.0 lb and full/long keel provide exceptional stability and seakeeping, though owners frequently report significant maintenance challenges regarding deck core moisture and rudder systems.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize safety and comfort over speed, and who are prepared to undertake rigorous, proactive maintenance of the deck core and running rigging.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 1.63 and a comfort ratio of 41.11, the Tayana 37 is highly capable offshore, though its bluewater readiness depends heavily on addressing critical deck core integrity and rudder shaft reliability.

Comparables:

Comparable to the Tartan 37 and O'Day 38 due to similar heavy-displacement, full-keel designs from the mid-1970s that prioritize motion comfort and offshore capability over planing performance.