1979 Tayana 37 Boat in Beaufort, NC 28516 US

1979 Tayana 37 - Well-Equipped Bluewater Cruiser

Located in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Contact Matt at Beaufort Yacht Sales for additional information and to schedule a showing.

Overview

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

Powered by a Perkins 4-108 diesel with approximately 3,449 hours, she offers an extensive inventory of equipment for extended cruising and life aboard. Notable upgrades include recent chainplates, three recent bobstays, a recent backstay, a rebuilt transmission, a recent propeller shaft and coupler, and a recently replaced exhaust system.

Her cruising equipment includes a 460-watt solar array, six Trojan T-105 house batteries, B&G navigation electronics and autopilot, AIS, a watermaker, refrigeration, and a substantial ground tackle package featuring a 55 lb Rocna Vulcan anchor.

She is currently out of the water, with fresh bottom paint and significant mechanical and rigging work already completed. The primary remaining projects identified are cosmetic, including renewing the deck paint and nonskid and addressing older teak in the cockpit.

For buyers seeking a traditional cruising yacht with a long ownership history, extensive equipment, and substantial upgrades already completed, this Tayana 37 is well worth a closer look.

Key Features & Upgrades

• Perkins 4-108 diesel - approximately 3,449 hours

• Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission rebuilt in 2020

• Recent propeller shaft and coupler

• Newer cutlass bearing and recently packed stuffing box

• Exhaust system recently replaced from manifold to tailpipe

• Fresh bottom paint

• Replaced chainplates, three renewed bobstays, and backstay

• Atlantic Towers arch with approximately 460 watts of solar

• Six Trojan T-105 house batteries with new wiring

• Dedicated 12V starting battery

• B&G navigation electronics, autopilot, and wind instrumentation

• NMEA 2000 network and WatchMate XB-8000 AIS

• Maxwell HRC10 windlass with wired remote and helm controls

• 55 lb Rocna Vulcan anchor with 150 feet of chain and 150 feet of 12-strand rode

• Sea Pro watermaker rated at 17 GPH with DC motor

• Frigoboat refrigeration with keel cooler

• ICECO VL45 portable refrigerator/freezer

• Galley Maid four-burner propane stove

• Asymmetric spinnaker with sock

• Rebuilt cockpit sole

• Davits and lazy-jack system

Machinery & Mechanical

The yacht 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 and maintenance include:

• Propeller shaft and coupler

• Cutlass bearing

• Newly packed stuffing box

• New prop-shaft zinc, with two spare zincs included

• Exhaust system replaced from manifold to tailpipe

The rigging has also received significant attention, with new chainplates, three new bobstays, and a new backstay.

Electrical, Solar & Electronics

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

An Atlantic Towers arch supports approximately 460 watts of solar panels and incorporates davits. The solar system includes three MPPT charge controllers, two of which are new.

Navigation & Communications

• NMEA 2000 network

• B&G navigation electronics and autopilot

• B&G wind instrumentation

• Icom IC-M506 VHF radio

• WatchMate XB-8000 AIS

• Vesper Marine SP160 AIS/VHF antenna splitter

• Additional VHF at the chart table with remote microphone in the cockpit

• Ritchie compass

Lighting

• LED spreader lights

• LED steaming light

• LED tri-color light

• LED anchor light

Sails & Rigging

The sail inventory includes a mainsail, jib, and asymmetric spinnaker with sock.

• Mainsail approximately 10 years old

• Jib approximately 3 years old, with Tayana logo

• Both mainsail and jib inspected and repaired during winter 2024-2025

• Replaced chainplates

• Three bobstays

• Newer backstay

• Lazy-jack system for easier sail handling

Ground Tackle

The primary ground tackle package includes a 55 lb Rocna Vulcan anchor, 150 feet of 5/8-inch chain, and 150 feet of 5/8-inch 12-strand rode.

Anchoring equipment includes:

• Maxwell HRC10 windlass

• Wired windlass remote

• Helm windlass controls

• Two additional anchors

Accommodations, Galley & Cruising Systems

The galley features a Galley Maid four-burner propane stove and Frigoboat refrigeration with keel cooler. An ICECO VL45 portable refrigerator/freezer provides additional refrigerated or frozen storage.

Additional equipment includes:

• Sea Pro watermaker rated at 17 GPH with DC motor

• Two freshwater tanks totaling 65 gallons

• Approximately 60 gallons of fuel capacity

• 4-gallon hot-water heater

• Replacement galley sink and faucet

• Water filter beneath the galley sink

• New head faucet

• Rebuilt cockpit sole

Condition & Ownership

This Tayana 37 has been under the care of the same owner for 11 years, during which time she has been sailed, maintained, and upgraded with an emphasis on her mechanical systems, rigging, electrical infrastructure, solar capability, and cruising equipment.

She is currently out of the water. Recent work includes bottom paint, mechanical maintenance, exhaust replacement, and significant rigging upgrades.

The principal remaining projects identified are renewing the deck paint and nonskid and addressing older teak in the cockpit. Prospective buyers should inspect these areas, along with the yacht as a whole, to determine the scope of any work desired.

Summary

A classic Tayana 37 with a long-term ownership history, an extensive cruising inventory, and substantial investment in key mechanical, electrical, and rigging systems.

For the buyer looking for a traditional bluewater cruising yacht with a strong foundation of equipment and upgrades already in place, this Tayana 37 offers an appealing opportunity to take the next step toward extended cruising and new adventures under sail.

Located in Beaufort, North Carolina. Contact Matt at Beaufort Yacht Sales for additional details or to arrange a showing. More photos coming soon.