The $89k 55 Foot Bluewater Yacht That Got Cheap Enough to Be Dangerous

Pearson Rhodes 41/Rhodes Bounty II Used Sailboat Review: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/pearson-rhodes-41-stands-up-to-test-of-time/ The Tayana 55 is one of the most tempting used bluewater cruising sailboats on the market: a 55-foot center cockpit offshore yacht with serious tankage, a big aft cabin, heavy displacement, beautiful teak joinery, and the kind of long-distance cruising pedigree sailors dream about. Designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder and built by Ta Yang in Taiwan, the Tayana 55 came from the golden era of Taiwanese yacht building, when serious passagemakers like Tayana, Hylas, Hans Christian, Passport, and other offshore cruisers gave sailors a lot of boat for the money. But is the Tayana 55 actually a smart used sailboat buy, or is it a cheap luxury yacht hiding expensive problems? In this Practical Sailor review, we look at the Tayana 55’s specs, design, centerboard and deep-draft versions, offshore sailing ability, liveaboard comfort, common refit concerns, teak decks, chainplates, tanks, rigging, engine access, and the real cost of owning a 55-foot cruising boat. If you are shopping for an affordable bluewater sailboat, a used center cockpit cruiser, a liveaboard sailboat, or an older offshore yacht capable of world cruising, the Tayana 55 is a boat you need to understand before falling in love with the listing photos. Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSailor/