Question 1

What are the specs of the TAYANA 55?

Accepted Answer

The TAYANA 55 has the following specifications: 55ft LOA, 16.08ft beam, 6.5ft draft, 48,400lb displacement, 17,598.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Cutter. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a TAYANA 55 cost?

Accepted Answer

The TAYANA 55 has an average asking price of $227,484, with prices ranging from $99,000 to $325,000 based on 10 listings.

Question 3

Who built the TAYANA 55 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. (TAIWAN), designed by Peter Beeldsnijder, first built in 1982, with production ending in 1991, 65 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the TAYANA 55 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The TAYANA 55 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 38.07, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.77, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the TAYANA 55?

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The TAYANA 55 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.93, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 223.15, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a TAYANA 55?

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Annual maintenance for a TAYANA 55 is estimated at $5.1K – $14K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a TAYANA 55 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the TAYANA 55 (55ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $5.1K – $14K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $2050-$3650/year (based on $227,484 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 55ft boat: Florida: $9,900-$26,400/year. California: $9,200-$23,100/year. Massachusetts: $6,900-$15,400/year + $2,200 winter storage. New York: $6,900-$19,300/year + $2,200 winter storage. Maryland: $6,600-$11,900/year. Texas: $4,000-$11,900/year. Washington: $7,900-$17,200/year. Michigan: $3,900-$8,500/year + $2,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,900-$11,900/year. South Carolina: $8,600-$16,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $11K to $50K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a TAYANA 55?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the TAYANA 55 (55ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $9,900-$26,400/year. California: $9,200-$23,100/year. Massachusetts: $6,900-$15,400/year + $2,200 winter storage. New York: $6,900-$19,300/year + $2,200 winter storage. Maryland: $6,600-$11,900/year. Texas: $4,000-$11,900/year. Washington: $7,900-$17,200/year. Michigan: $3,900-$8,500/year + $2,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,900-$11,900/year. South Carolina: $8,600-$16,500/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the TAYANA 55?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 5 issues reported for the TAYANA 55 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, structural, deck, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the TAYANA 55.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a TAYANA 55?

Accepted Answer

When buying a TAYANA 55, SailPages.com has compiled 5 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel, structural, deck. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the TAYANA 55 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the TAYANA 55?

Accepted Answer

The TAYANA 55 has the following rig dimensions: I=70.3ft (foretriangle height), J=22.6ft (foretriangle base), P=63.3ft (mainsail luff), E=19.1ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 1447.3 sq ft. Jib area: 794.4 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the TAYANA 55 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TAYANA 55 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 55ft LOA, comfort ratio 38.07, capsize ratio 1.77, SA/disp 16.93, average price $227,484. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	55 ft
LWL	45.92 ft
Beam	16.08 ft
Draft	6.5 ft
Displacement	48,400 lb
Ballast	17,598.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	9.1 kn

Iforetriangle height	70.3 ft
Jforetriangle base	22.6 ft
Pmainsail luff	63.3 ft
Emainsail foot	19.1 ft
FLforestay	22.6 ft
Mainsail	1,447.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)	794.4 sq ft
Spinnaker	1,350.5 sq ft

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