1979 Tayana 37 Boat in Beaufort, NC 28516 US

1979 Tayana 37 - Well-Maintained Bluewater Cruiser

AVAILABLE SOON in Beaufort NC

The 1979 Tayana 37 is a classic, traditionally built cruising yacht with a strong reputation as a capable offshore and bluewater cruiser. This example has been owned and sailed by the same owner for 11 years and has received substantial mechanical, electrical, rigging, and cruising-system upgrades during that time.

She is currently out of the water, with significant recent work already completed. The remaining work is primarily cosmetic, including renewing the deck paint/nonskid and addressing older teak in the cockpit.

Powered by a Perkins 4-108 diesel with approximately 3,449 hours, she has an extensive cruising inventory and is well equipped for her next owner.

Highlights

• 1979 Tayana 37
• Same owner for 11 years
• Perkins 4-108 diesel - 3,449 hours
• Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission - rebuilt 2020
• New prop shaft and coupler
• New Cutless bearing
• Newly packed stuffing box
• New prop-shaft zinc installed, with two spares
• New bottom paint
• Exhaust, from manifold to tailpipe all recently replaced
• New chainplates
• Three new bobstays
• New backstay
• 55 lb Rocna Vulcan anchor
• 150' of 5/8" chain
• 150' of 5/8" 12-strand rode
• Maxwell HRC10 windlass with wired remote, helm controls
• Two additional anchors
• Atlantic Towers arch with 460W solar
• Davits
• Three MPPT solar controllers, two new
• Six Trojan T-105 house batteries with new wiring
• Dedicated 12V starting battery
• NMEA 2000 network
• B&G electronics and autopilot
• B&G wind instrumentation
• Icom IC-M506 VHF
• WatchMate XB-8000 AIS with Vesper Marine SP160 splitter
• Chart table VHF with remote cockpit microphone
• LED spreader, steaming, tri-color and anchor lights
• Asymmetric spinnaker with sock
• Frigoboat refrigeration with keel cooler
• ICECO VL45 portable refrigerator/freezer
• Galley Maid four-burner propane stove
• Sea Pro 17 GPH watermaker with DC motor
• Two water tanks, 65 gallons
• 60 gallons fuel
• 4-gallon hot-water heater
• Rebuilt cockpit sole
• Lazy-jack system
• Ritchie compass
• Replacement galley sink and faucet
• New head faucet
• Filter under galley sink

Machinery & Mechanical

The boat is powered by a Perkins 4-108 diesel showing approximately 3,449 hours. The Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission was rebuilt in 2020.

Recent mechanical work includes a new prop shaft and coupler, new cutlass bearing, new prop-shaft zinc, newly packed stuffing box, new bottom paint, and recent replacement of the exhaust from manifold to tailpipe.

The boat also has new chainplates, three new bobstays, and a new backstay.

Electrical, Electronics & Solar

The electrical system has been substantially upgraded for cruising. The house bank consists of six Trojan T-105 batteries with new wiring, along with a dedicated 12V starting battery.

An Atlantic Towers arch carries approximately 460 watts of solar, with three MPPT controllers, including two newer units. Davits are also mounted on the arch.

Navigation and communications equipment includes an NMEA 2000 network, B&G electronics and autopilot, B&G wind instrumentation, Icom IC-M506 VHF, and a WatchMate XB-8000 AIS with Vesper Marine SP160 splitter. A VHF at chart table with remote microphone located in the cockpit.

LED lighting includes spreader, steaming, tri-color and anchor lights.

Sails & Rigging

The boat carries main and jib, along with an asymmetric spinnaker with sock.

The main is approximately 10 years old, while the jib is approximately 3 years old and carries the Tayana logo. Both main and jib were inspected and repaired during Winter 2024-25.

The rigging inventory includes three new bobstays, new chainplates and a new backstay.

The boat is not rigged as a cutter.

The boat is equipped with lazy jacks for easier sail handling.

Ground Tackle

The primary anchor is a 55 lb Rocna Vulcan, with 150 feet of 5/8" chain and 150 feet of 5/8" 12-strand rode.

Ground tackle is handled by a Maxwell HRC10 windlass with wired remote. Two additional anchors are included.

Accommodations & Galley

The galley is equipped with a Galley Maid four-burner propane stove, Frigoboat refrigeration with keel cooling, and an ICECO VL45 portable refrigerator/freezer.

The galley has a replacement sink and faucet, along with a filter beneath the sink. The head has a new faucet.

The cockpit sole has been rebuilt.

The boat also has a Sea Pro 17 GPH watermaker with DC motor and a 4-gallon hot-water heater.

Condition

This Tayana 37 has benefited from 11 years of ownership, sailing, maintenance, and upgrades, with substantial attention given to the mechanical systems, electrical system, rigging, solar installation, ground tackle, and cruising equipment.

She is currently out of the water. Recent work includes bottom paint and significant mechanical and rigging work. The principal remaining work identified is renewing the deck paint/nonskid and addressing some older cockpit teak.

This is an opportunity to acquire a classic Tayana 37 with an extensive cruising inventory and a significant amount of recent work already completed. She would be well suited to an owner looking for a traditional, capable cruising yacht without starting from scratch on the major mechanical and cruising systems.

A well-equipped classic Tayana 37 with an extensive list of upgrades and a long history with her current owner, ready for her next chapter.