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Tayana 42

Tayana · 1985–1998

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Tayana 42

Tayana · 1985–1998

LOA 42ft
Beam 12.8ft
Disp. 29,157lbs
Ballast Ratio 40%
D/L Ratio 285
CSV 1.76
MCR 35.5
SA/D 15.1
Cabins 2
Berths 6
Sea Berths 4
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Modified Fin
Rig Cutter
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Center
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom

Center cockpit bluewater cruiser. Excellent value for size and capability.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal81Bluewater92Pacific86Singlehand92Liveaboard63Upwind59Downwind81

Score Breakdown

Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight · 100 pts
Keel Type Modified Fin · 10% weight · 95 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight · 100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.40 · 10% weight · 88 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts
Galley Safety L Shaped · 10% weight · 80 pts
Capsize Screening 1.76 · 10% weight · 80 pts
D/L Ratio 285 · 10% weight · 93 pts
Motion Comfort 35.5 · 10% weight · 82 pts

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