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1986 Tayana 52 Center Cockpit Boat in San Diego, CA 92106 US

$147,000

Used
builtBuilt in 1986
Year the boat was built
model

52 Center Cockpit

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Perkins)

Engine type and count
length

52 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

52' Tayana 52 Center Cockpit '86 "Polar Bear"

POLAR BEAR is an elegant, fast and well-built yacht. She is one of her kind even among her sisterships (with a new cost of over 1 million). She is well-kept but needing the usual upgrades for a vintage vessel. She is a very comfortable liveaboard/cruiser for two couples or a family. This is a yacht you will be proud to own as a Sheraton Hotel condo, fast coastal yacht or a proven world cruiser.

Nominal Length
52ft
Length Overall
52ft
Length at Waterline
42ft
Length on Deck
52.42ft
Beam
15.08ft
Max Draft
5.67ft
Drive Up Draft
5.67ft
Cabin Headroom
6.5ft
Displacement
38570lb
Ballast
18600lb
Fresh Water Tanks
150gal
Fuel Tanks
160gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-236
Total Power
85hp
Engine Hours
4900
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1986
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Accommodations

The Tayana 52 is a truly stunning sailing yacht. Few yachts will exhibit her symmetry or her headturning beauty. The venerable designer, Robert Perry said, “Perhaps once in a lifetime a yacht design will come together perfectly; her lines, her sheer, and her performance…For me, it was the Tayana 52.”

NOTE: She comes with Aug 2026 bottom paint, Zincs and several new thru hulls. New in 2025: salon curtains, all new UltraLeather cushions; new Sunbrella grey dodger and 2-part bimini (2025)

Awlgrip complete deckhouse and stern; rebuilt hydraulic backstays and boom vang; refinished

surfaces below. Over $26 ,000 in owner upgrades in 2025.

 

Home Port: San Diego

 

This Tayana 52 comes with a highly sought after Sheraton Hotel and Marina Resort slip for a qualified owner. One mile from downtown, this beautiful resort comes with spas, three pools, large gym, free parking slip and airport shuttle, two restaurants with 20% discounts and special rates for guest room at the hotel. A rare opportunity property!

POLAR BEAR is perhaps the finest center cockpit Tayana 52 ever built, constructed for famed land speed record holder, Craig Breedlove, who hired Mr. Perry to personally supervise her construction. She was given the first and one of the only lead keels, which allowed for an oversized, light air mast giving her unusually spritely light air reach and stunning stability in heavy winds and seas.

Mr. Breedlove fitted her with the finest English-made stainless steel (rare) and it needs little maintenance to present. With her lead keel, fine sheer and resulting reserve buoyancy, POLAR BEAR takes head seas remarkably well and is masterfully sea kindly downwind.

POLAR BEAR (then named WANNAGO) was again refit and circumnavigated by, Lowell North, famed sail designer and arguably the best American sailor of his day. POLAR BEAR took the BaJPur 1500 record with Lowell while passing New Delhi, India. She is a fast, proven world cruising yacht. She has been maintained and refitted annually by her present owner who cruised her another 45,000 miles since 1997. She is nicely rigged for easy single handing but is comfortable for a racing crew.

 

The Tayana 52 POLAR BEAR is arguably one of the finest large yachts to be found in her delivery range. She sails in light and heavy air better than most cruising yachts, and yet remains notably comfortable and elegant despite her prowess. And with a rare two stateroom layout, she really doesn’t need to be shared.

 

Accommodations:

POLAR BEAR has a beautiful satin-varnished teak interior with a solid teak and holly sole. Storage space is abundant as is natural light and ventilation provided by eight deck prisms, six hatches, eleven ports, four dorades and six fans.

 

Starting forward is a single large guest stateroom with a queen centerline V-berth, a step to the berth, eight storage lockers, a large hanging locker, four large drawers and six deep under-bed storage bins. Behind the mirrored forward bulkhead, stand the deck sail and anchor lockers. Given the rare two stateroom custom layout, this is a huge and comfortable guest suite with an en-suite sit-down makeup/office desk to port, a spacious and well-ventilated bathroom to starboard, and storage lockers in the large 2-person shower with a teak bench.

 

The main salon, located aft of the guest quarters, features a settee to port with an enclosed TV/ VCR and three cabinets. Opposite is a U-Shaped settee with a large custom dining salon table seating six to eight. The settees are covered in white, leather-like high-quality vinyl with button accents, and are replete with large contrasting pillows. Storage cabinets line the walls and are set beneath and behind the settees. Floor panels open throughout the boat for additional storage and easy access to tankage. New custom designer curtains run throughout the yacht, and crystal deck prism lights keep the spacious Hershoff white wall salon and galley uniquely well-lit, bright and cheerful among Tayanas. 

 

The elegant galley is located to port off of the salon, and is well thought out for entertaining at anchor or cooking safely underway. It has abundant locker and drawer space, a deep double bowl sink, as well as a pantry/cook's locker. The countertops are white and brand new. Very roomy. Refrigerator and freezer are both top loading and convertible to front loading. The range/oven and microwave are new and well-fit to this yacht.

 

Next aft on the starboard side is a well-designed, chart size navigation station and table located next to the centerline companionway. The nav desk lid opens to find a hidden computer station wired to GPS for navigation software and Pactor IIe email, chart storage and a nav tool box. A nav library rests behind two large double doors that also provide excellent access for work on electronics.

 

Aft of the nav station is a large storage locker plumbed and wired for instant reinstallation of a washer/dryer. It also holds a 20-gph watermaker. Farther aft is a laundry cabinet with an equipment repair station above with built in vise and tool cabinet.

 

The centerline engine room is located under the cockpit and aft of the companionway stairs, opposite the galley. It has notably easy access with floor to ceiling double door starboard side access, a large removable panel with two opening access doors to the forefront behind the entry stairs, a further port side door opening from the aft head, and yet another door reaching aft from the main stateroom. In short, this is excellent and well-integrated engine room access.

 

The plush master stateroom is aft and has a walk-around king centerline berth with a new, extra firm custom mattress as in the guest cabin, both covered in removable custom Sunbrella covers (2019). A lovely aft mirror-covered bulkhead sets to the lazarette. White ultra-leather covered settee sets to starboard and was designed to coordinate with the other fabrics throughout the boat. Copious storage is provided with a grand hanging locker, four standard storage lockers, eight lockers below berth, three lockers below settee, and nine drawers accompanied by a mirrored dressing table with enclosed TV and storage lockers above. The en-suite master head features a second enclosed stall shower and a large storage locker. This expansive master stateroom is truly inviting and comfortable for the ship’s master and 1st mate/Admiral.

Galley

110V top and front-loading refrigerator and freezer by Adler Barbor

Force 10 Deluxe, gimbaled propane stove/oven w/20lbs propane in

aft deck locker (2 safety switches/overboard discharge) – 2016.

Galley remodeled 2015

New microwave oven in cabinet

Double stainless-steel sink

Hot and cold pressurized water

Rigged for installation of combination washer/dryer (existing unit removed)

Cooling fans, light prisms, safety belts, custom cutting boards

Electronics and Navigation

Functional electronics – ready for modernizing

ICOM M-70 MK HAM/ SSB/VHF PactorII E email and fax ready

Standard VHF with cockpit microphone send/receive

SGC SSB second as backup system

(2) Selectable VHF radios - (1) Standard with mike in cockpit and second mike in navigation station (2003), (1) ICOM VHF handheld backup

Mounted 406 EPIRB emergency locator

(2) Handheld VHF units for mobile communication with ship

Bullet proof Roberson autopilot (1998) with hydraulic linear quadrant drive unit

Furuno Marine Radar with gimbled aft aluminum tower mount

Link 5000 depth, wind speed, speed instruments with cockpit and nav station controls

Garmin handheld GPS

Garmin GPS installed in navigation station (2002) – with wiring set up for laptop computer to drive Nobeltech or Captain navigation software with charts

Kelvin-Hughes ships clock and Seth Thomas barometer station

Richie compass in cockpit and handheld pelorus shot compass in navigation station

2-million candle watt power spot lamp

AM/FM cassette deck with six speakers – (2) cockpit (2004), (2) salon, (2) stateroom

(2) TVs and (1) DVD/VCR (2001)

Electrical

Immaculate, well-laid electrical panel

12V DC system with outlets

110V AC system with many outlets

Onan 12kw generator with 2900 hrs

Heart 2500-watt inverter/100-amp charger

(8) deep cycle house batteries (2022)

Isolated 12v engine/generator start battery (2022)

50' shore power cord

30-amp shore power hook-up with multiple cruising adaptors

Deck

15hp Yamaha commercial tender outboard

Teak decks (Nice looking, super safe at sea, leak free, but thinning - 30k replacement)

Huge sail/anchor foredeck locker w/false floor (very rare on center cockpit 52)

Huge aft lazarette with cabinet built over quadrant

66 lb Bruce anchor (2012) with 300' chain (2012)

New Fortress FX 85 2nd anchor with 300' rode and chain

2 large Danforth back up anchors w/ storm rodes

Sea anchor

Maxtor/Neilson large electric windlass (factory rebuilt/remounted in 2008) + 1 exact same spare windless also completely rebuilt by Factory Maxwell winches

English stainless steel bow pulpit, stanchions and lifelines (best SS for lowest maintenance)

English stainless steel stemhead with double anchor rollers with one integrated and removable gennaker sprit (easy jibes)

Powerful saltwater anchor wash down

Freshwater deck wash down (aft)

Aft deck shower at swim/dive platform (fish cleaning station)

Custom Swim/dive platform with stainless boarding ladder

Custom stainless outboard lift system

6-person offshore Plastismo liferaft (refurb in 2008)

Foam cockpit cushions with white leather/like covers (2012)

New (2025) 3-part grey Sunbrella bimini and dodger (flexible deployment) with new windows including sail sight window and placeable sunchaser 

Full deck sunshade/awning with instant down for quick hit storms at anchor (1 minute down new in 2011)

Grey Sunbrella hatch covers (2025), new wheel station cover 2025,

and new winch series covers 2025

Edson pedestal with 38" stainless steel wheel with teak trim (cable replaced 2013)

Dining table in cockpit attached to pedestal

Hull

Last bottom paint – August 2026

New zincs

Several new thru hulls

Sails and Rigging

Custom aftermarket aluminum keel-stepped raked, bendable SPAR upgrade by Lowell North (1995)

This is an oversize light air mast and is the first designer approved because

of increased stability off an 18600lb lead keel instead of the standard cement/iron ballast – a huge anti-heel stability performance asset

New custom white epoxy paint on boom (2013)

Cutter rigged with removable inner forestay

New standing stainless steel rigging lightly used (2017)

Running rigging, oversized good condition

Winches:

 (2) Lewmar 55 self-tailing winches Genoa

 (2) Lewmar 46 self-tailing winches staysail

 (2) Lewmar 46 self-tailing winches reefing, halyard

 (1) Lewmar 46 self-tailing winches mainsheet control

All lines lead aft for easy single-handing including reefing (no deck work under sail)

Sails:

 Mainsail: North, fully battened, heavy cruising with Sunbrella cover and lazy jacks

 Genoa: good 100 Tayana original

 Staysail: good, deck mounted or stowable

Gennaker fair condition (many miles used)

Spinnaker bow sprit: Removable; used for easy jibbing

Forespar telescoping spinnaker/genoa pole with deck mount and vertical spar mount

Harkin Genoa furling system

Navtec hydraulic boom vang with cockpit controls

Navtec double backstays hydraulic adjusters (rare) with one insulated for radios

Engine and Mechanical

Perkins 4-236 in very good condition and Onan 12k Genset in good running condition with mechanical and electric fuel pumps

Clean engine room and bilge w/excellent access

(2) mechanical heads w/one Lectra San class one onboard sewage treatment system

(6) water pumps with spares

Vantage Marine watermaker, 20gph w/power for 60gph w/2 more filters, separate boost pump, quality monitor (Needs new membrane)

Automatic and manual bilge pumps

(2) Racor fuel filter systems

Fuel transfer system tank to tank and barrel to tanks (use all of your fuel)

Maxprop 3-blade feathering propeller complete service/retune 2025

Bilge blower

Automatic Halon fire control system

Lead/foam paneled engine room sound insulation

Safety

(6) life jackets

(3) fire extinguishers

6-person offshore Plastismo liferaft (refurb in 2008)

Emergency tiller

406 EPIRB emergency locator

LifeSling

Weems & Plath C-1001 SOS distress light

Sea anchor

Other Features and Equipment

(4) rugs, many decorative bed pillows, vacuum cleaner

Tools: all that is needed to fix anything aboard

New 2020 mattress and Sunbrella covers both staterooms

Spares and tools as expected on a seasoned world cruiser

Windlass

(6) spare water pumps

Spare engine parts, everything for Onan and Perkins, plus Yamaha spares

Hardware for plumbing, rigging, electrical in ample supply

Medical kit

Extensive standing and running rigging and sail gear spares

Extra GPS

Very deep spares lockers for world cruising

Exclusions

All seller’s personal effects on board are excluded from the sale of this vessel.

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/1/26Initial price$147,000

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Overview from around the web 1986 Tayana 52 Center Cockpit

The 1986 Tayana 52 Center Cockpit has garnered a reputation among sailing enthusiasts for its exceptional craftsmanship, performance, and comfort

Here’s what customers are saying: 1. Quality Build: Many owners praise the solid construction and attention to detail evident throughout the vessel. The use of high-quality materials ensures durability, making it a reliable choice for long voyages. 2. Sailing Performance: Sailors often highlight the Tayana 52’s impressive sailing capabilities. Its design allows for stable and responsive handling, making it suitable for both cruising and more adventurous passages. 3. Comfortable Living Space: Customers appreciate the spacious and thoughtfully designed interior. With a well-laid-out galley, roomy saloon, and comfortable cabins, the boat provides an inviting atmosphere for extended stays on the water. 4. Center Cockpit Advantage: The center cockpit configuration is frequently noted as a significant benefit, offering better protection from the elements while ensuring excellent visibility. This design enhances the overall sailing experience, particularly in varying weather conditions. 5. Storage and Space: Owners love the ample storage options available throughout the yacht. The thoughtful design maximizes space, making it easy to stow away gear, supplies, and personal items for long trips. 6. Handling in Rough Seas: Reviews often mention the vessel’s performance in rough sea conditions. Many owners feel confident in the Tayana 52's ability to handle challenging weather, providing peace of mind during offshore adventures. 7. Community and Support: The Tayana community is recognized for its camaraderie, with many owners sharing tips, tricks, and insights about maintaining and optimizing their boats. This support network enhances the overall ownership experience. In summary, the 1986 Tayana 52 Center Cockpit is celebrated for its quality construction, sailing prowess, and comfort, making it a beloved choice among cruising sailors.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 1986 Tayana 52 Center Cockpit is a renowned cruising sailboat, offering a mix of elegant design and practical features. Here are some pros and cons to consider if you’re looking at this classic vessel:

Pros

Solid Build Quality: The Tayana 52 is known for its robust construction and seaworthiness. Built with a fiberglass hull, it offers excellent durability for long offshore passages.

Spacious Layout: The center cockpit design provides a safe and comfortable space for sailing and lounging, while the interior boasts a roomy layout with generous living space, including well-appointed cabins and a large saloon.

Performance: This model is designed for cruising, providing good stability and handling under sail. With a balanced hull form and effective sail plan, it can perform well in various sea conditions.

Storage and Accessibility: Its thoughtfully designed storage spaces make it ideal for extended cruising, allowing you to carry ample supplies. The layout enhances accessibility to various areas, from the cockpit to the galley.

Well-Regarded Reputation: Tayana yachts have a strong following and reputation among cruising sailors, which can add to the value and desirability of the boat.

Cons

Age Considerations: Being a 1986 model, the boat may require some upgrades or maintenance to bring it up to date with modern standards or personal preferences, which can be an additional investment.

Weight: While the solid construction contributes to durability, the boat's weight can affect its performance, particularly in lighter winds, making it less agile than some modern designs.

Maintenance: Older boats can present unique maintenance challenges, from systems that may need replacement to potential upgrades needed for safety and comfort.

Less Technology: Compared to newer models, this boat may lack some of the advanced technology and systems found in contemporary yachts, which could affect overall efficiency and ease of use.

Market Availability: Depending on your location, it may be challenging to find a well-maintained 1986 Tayana 52, as they can be less common on the market.

Made For

The 1986 Tayana 52 Center Cockpit is ideally suited for sailors who appreciate both performance and comfort on the open water. This classic vessel is perfect for cruising enthusiasts, families, and long-distance adventurers seeking a reliable and spacious yacht. With its generous interior layout, the Tayana 52 offers ample living space and storage, making it an excellent choice for those looking to live aboard or embark on extended journeys. The center cockpit design ensures safety and visibility, providing an enjoyable sailing experience even in challenging conditions. This yacht also appeals to experienced sailors who value craftsmanship and robust construction. The Tayana 52's reputation for seaworthiness and stability makes it an attractive option for those who are serious about offshore cruising. Whether you're looking to explore coastal waters or sail across oceans, the 1986 Tayana 52 Center Cockpit is a versatile choice that combines elegance with a sailor's needs.

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Principal Loan Amount$ 124,950
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Use our boat payment calculator to estimate monthly payments for 1986 Tayana 52 Center Cockpit. Enter your down payment, choose a loan term, and adjust the interest rate to see an instant payment estimate — ideal if you're calculating boat payments before you enquire. Wondering how much does a Center Cockpit cost in today's market, or how much does a Tayana cost for similar models? This boat financing calculator helps you compare scenarios in seconds, whether you're considering used boat financing or a new purchase.
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Principal Loan Amount$ 124,950
Total Payment$223,405.96
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