1978 Tayana 37 vs 1985 Tayana 52 — Comparison
1978 Tayana 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1978 Tayana 37 | 1985 Tayana 52 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Tayana | Tayana |
| Year | 1978–1995 | 1985–1998 |
| Type | Cutter | Ketch |
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Designer | Bob Harris | Pieter Beeldsnijder |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) | 15.85 m (52.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) | 4.42 m (14.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,165 kg (18,001 lbs) | 18,144 kg (40,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,402 kg (7,500 lbs) | 7,257 kg (15,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.3 m² (660 ft²) | 102.0 m² (1,098 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 379 L (100.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 265 L (70.0 gal) | 757 L (200.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1978 Tayana 37 and 1985 Tayana 52 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The 1978 Tayana 37 is a 1970s design by Tayana from Taiwan, while the 1985 Tayana 52 is a 1980s offering from Tayana from Taiwan. The 1978 Tayana 37 was penned by Bob Harris. The 1985 Tayana 52 was designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder.
In terms of size, the 1978 Tayana 37 measures 11.28m (37.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.40m, compared to the 1985 Tayana 52 at 15.85m (52.0ft) with a 4.42m beam. The 1985 Tayana 52 is 4.57m longer than the 1978 Tayana 37. The 1985 Tayana 52 displaces approximately 122% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1978 Tayana 37 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.36 and 61.3 m² of sail area. The 1985 Tayana 52, with an SA/D of 15.00 and 102.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1978 Tayana 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1978 Tayana 37 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 26.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.68). The 1985 Tayana 52 has a comfort ratio of 21.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.67. The ballast ratios are 41.7% for the 1978 Tayana 37 and 40.0% for the 1985 Tayana 52, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1978 Tayana 37 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 265L of water capacity and 151L of fuel. The 1985 Tayana 52 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 757L water and 379L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1978 Tayana 37 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1978 Tayana 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1985 Tayana 52 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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