Question 1

How many versions of the Tayana 37 were produced and how do they differ?

Accepted Answer

There were two main versions of the Tayana 37: the cutter-rigged sloop and the ketch rig. The cutter rig was more popular and had a sail area of 846ft² (78.6m²), while the ketch rig had a sail area of 1,000ft² (92.9m²). There was also a pilothouse version for those that prefer more protection from the elements.

Question 2

How does the Tayana 37 perform under sail?

Accepted Answer

The Tayana 37 is known for its excellent performance under sail, especially in heavy weather and long passages. It is stable, balanced, and responsive, with good windward ability and speed potential. In light winds however, its heavy displacement and large wetted are work against it.

Question 3

How much does a Tayana 37 cost?

Accepted Answer

The price of a new Tayana 37 depends on the options and customizations chosen by the owner, but it is estimated to be around $250,000 USD as of 2020. The price of a used Tayana 37 varies depending on the year, condition, and equipment of the boat, but it can range from $40,000 to $100,000 USD or more.

Question 4

What is the history of Ta Yang Yacht Building?

Accepted Answer

Ta Yang Yacht Building is a Taiwanese company that specializes in building semi-custom sailing vessels ranging in size from 32 to 72 feet. The company was founded in 1973 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, by C.T. Chen, who also co-founded Ta Chiao Yacht Building. The company's name means "big ocean" in Mandarin, and its brand name Tayana means "belongs to big ocean".

The company's first model was the Sea Wolf 41, also known as the Yankee Clipper, followed by the Tanton cat ketch. In 1979 the company introduced the Tayana 37.

The company has since produced many other models, such as the Tayana Vancouver 42, the Tayana 48, the Tayana 55, and the Tayana 72. The company also offers deck saloon and pilothouse versions of some of its yachts. The company's yachts are known for their quality, performance, and seaworthiness. As of 2012, the company had built over 1,400 yachts.

Unfortunately, Ta Yang Yacht Building has been closed of business since September 2020.

Question 5

Who is Robert Perry and what other boats has he designed?

Accepted Answer

Robert Perry is a U.S. yacht designer based in Seattle, Washington. He is one of the most influential and prolific designers of modern cruising yachts, with over 200 designs to his credit.

He started his career in 1970, working for Jay Benford and then Dick Carter. His first design was the CT 54, a clipper-bowed ketch built by Ta Yang Yacht Building in Taiwan. His breakthrough design was the Valiant 40, a performance cruiser that introduced the concept of a fin keel and skeg hung rudder on a double-ended hull.

Perry has designed boats for many well-known brands, such as Tayana, Cheoy Lee, Valiant, Baba, Ta Shing, Islander, Passport and Saga. He has also designed many custom yachts for individual clients, ranging from 24 to 97 feet in length. Some of his most famous and iconic designs include the Tayana 37, the Tayana 48, the Saga 43, the Nordic 44, the Passport 40, and the Flying Dutchman 12 meter (FD-12).

Perry has also taught yacht design at Evergreen State College and written several books and articles on yacht design and sailing. He is active on social media and runs his own website where he showcases his designs and shares his insights on yacht design. He is still designing new boats and enjoys sailing on his own boat, a Perry-designed Saga 43 named 'Flashgirl'.