Tayana 55
The Tayana 55 is a 55.0ft cutter designed by Peter Beeldsnijder and built in fiberglass by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. Ltd. between 1982 and 1991.
65 units have been built.
The Tayana 55 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Tayana 55 | ||
Length | 55 ft | ||
Beam | 16.08 ft | ||
Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.93 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 36.36 % | ||
Displ. / length | 223.15 | ||
Comfort ratio | 38.07 | ||
Capsize | 1.77 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 45.92 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 48400 lbs | ||
Ballast | 17600 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 9.08 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Cutter | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1399 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 794.39 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 604.52 sq.ft | ||
I | 70.30 ft | ||
J | 22.60 ft | ||
P | 63.30 ft | ||
E | 19.10 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 120 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 125 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 250 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. Ltd. | ||
Designer | Peter Beeldsnijder | ||
First built | 1982 | ||
Last built | 1991 | ||
Number built | 65 |