1985 Tayana 52
LOA
15.85m (52.0ft)
Beam
4.42m (14.5ft)
Displacement
18,144kg (40,001lbs)
Year
1985–1998
Manufacturer
Tayana
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 15.85 m | 52.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 12.50 m | 41.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.42 m | 14.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.98 m | 6.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 18.50 m | 60.7 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 18,144 kg | 40,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 7,257 kg | 15,999 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 102.0 m² | 1,098 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Ketch | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 379 L | 100.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 757 L | 200.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Pieter Beeldsnijder | |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.00
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.67 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
21.1
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1985 Tayana 52
The Tayana 52 is a grand long-distance cruising ketch built for world voyaging. Her heavy displacement and full keel provide a comfortable motion in ocean swells, while the spacious interior offers true liveaboard luxury.