Question 1

What are the specs of the TAYANA VANCOUVER 42?

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The TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 has the following specifications: 41.75ft LOA, 12.5ft beam, 5.8ft draft, 29,157lb displacement, 11,799.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Cutter. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 cost?

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The TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 has an average asking price of $118,157, with prices ranging from $59,151 to $225,000 based on 20 listings.

Question 3

Who built the TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 and when was it made?

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Built by Tayana, designed by Robert Harris, first built in 1979, 200 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 good for offshore sailing?

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The TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 43.77, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.63, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the TAYANA VANCOUVER 42?

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The TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 14.13, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 362.2, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a TAYANA VANCOUVER 42?

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Annual maintenance for a TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 is estimated at $3.0K – $8.1K. 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 VANCOUVER 42 per year?

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Annual cost of ownership for the TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 (41.75ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $3.0K – $8.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $1050-$1900/year (based on $118,157 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 41.75ft boat: Florida: $7,500-$20,000/year. California: $7,000-$17,500/year. Massachusetts: $5,300-$11,700/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,300-$14,600/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,000-$9,000/year. Texas: $3,000-$9,000/year. Washington: $6,000-$13,000/year. Michigan: $2,900-$6,400/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,500-$9,000/year. South Carolina: $6,500-$12,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $7K to $35K 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 VANCOUVER 42?

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Marina slip costs for the TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 (41.75ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,500-$20,000/year. California: $7,000-$17,500/year. Massachusetts: $5,300-$11,700/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,300-$14,600/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,000-$9,000/year. Texas: $3,000-$9,000/year. Washington: $6,000-$13,000/year. Michigan: $2,900-$6,400/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,500-$9,000/year. South Carolina: $6,500-$12,500/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 VANCOUVER 42?

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SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, plumbing, electrical, 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 VANCOUVER 42.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a TAYANA VANCOUVER 42?

Accepted Answer

When buying a TAYANA VANCOUVER 42, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, plumbing, electrical. 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 VANCOUVER 42 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 VANCOUVER 42?

Accepted Answer

The TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 has the following rig dimensions: I=55ft (foretriangle height), J=15.5ft (foretriangle base), P=48.7ft (mainsail luff), E=16.7ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 865.4 sq ft. Jib area: 426.3 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 41.75ft LOA, comfort ratio 43.77, capsize ratio 1.63, SA/disp 14.13, average price $118,157. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	41.75 ft
LWL	33 ft
Beam	12.5 ft
Draft	5.8 ft
Displacement	29,157 lb
Ballast	11,799.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.7 kn

Iforetriangle height	55 ft
Jforetriangle base	15.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	48.7 ft
Emainsail foot	16.7 ft
FLforestay	15.5 ft
Mainsail	865.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	426.3 sq ft
Spinnaker	724.6 sq ft

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