Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Tayana 37? See a Tayana 37 for sale? What are the pros and cons of this cruising sailboat? Watch this video to learn more about the specs of the Tayana 37. See what owners have to say about this liveaboard sailboat.
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[@G3DavidHarro]

I helped sail a 37 from Marsh Harbor to Annapolis downwind and in the stream, with 11 kts at times, 30 mph wind and 20 footers and this boat handled it remarkably.

[@haltarpley9237]

They're tanks.

[@KenWallaceFilms]

Great review. Thanks for including some classic west coast boats that aren't production boats with sugar scoops!

[@keeldragger]

Great review and your best to date! Thank you for featuring more on sailing characteristics vs. mostly prioritizing focus on the interior. Well done.

[@RameyFamily]

You should do one on the valiant man.

[@gnsmk357]

just great job on this boat, The issue for me is that all of these point must be learned and remembered by user of this boat, We tryed to buy a much biger on of these but was not fast on getting to it. Wanted to put it in the Great Lakes as a home away from the cost of NC, Great Video,

[@davescott1491]

Great review Tim. Continued success on your profession and passion.

[@patrickflanagan317]

My parents bought one of these and a ketch rig, went sailing for a year and 11 years later after a full circumnavigation of the planet finally returned home. They put it in a marina and never went sailing again. They said the boat did everything it was supposed to do and they had an adventure of a life time thanks to the Tayana 37

[@joeldelamirande5792]

Sad to stop sailing

[@jonathanlewis1352]

Your reviews are improving. Keep it up.

[@robertgranafei2781]

A Hans Christian 33T built by the Hansa yard (1980-87) are far superior to this boat. Better lay out, far better build quality, and better performance. On the used market the current asking price is about what they sold for new. You can own one without losing your shirt. Great design coupled with superior build quality makes this a must see for those looking for a cruising boat 40 feet and under for less than $90,000. If you are thinking of a Tayana 37 check out the HC 33T. Don't be put off by 33 feet; it much bigger with a stall shower and a true queen size pullman berth.

[@juliazentner681]

Can you please do an educational video explaining all specifics in the cap size ratio and comfort numbers. I have been looking into this and many articles are saying that these do not take into the differences and weight's. I'm so confused! Do these matter or are they just wrong as thousands of articles are saying? HELP PLEASE!!! 😊

[@louishiller2701]

Great boat review. Please do more of these!

[@canadians1982]

Awesome vid, keep up the good work.

[@hypnocracy6102]

Nice cruiser…was that builder installing iron or lead in the keels? An should we be worried if it is iron?

[@mrrmut57]

How does the Tayana differ to the Hans Christian?

[@rainfinger]

Great video!

[@nicolasfilsdejean]

Hello and thank you for this video. I have jsut now watched a video on another Tayana 37 where the whole Windlass was ripped out of the deck whilst at anchor!!!!! and then she went on the rocks and sank...... not as bombproof as some may think: the windlass was ripped out!!!!!

[@mememe5231]

Great review!

[@practical-sailor]

Thanks!

[@UncleJoeLITE]

A very nice little boat, but a lot of teak to look after in the evenings.

[@jonunya3128]

is that the same boat as Millennial Falcon? Adam and K's boat?

[@akathesquid5794]

no theirs is a Tayana Vancouver 42

[@jonunya3128]

@@akathesquid5794 ok, thanks!

[@averagejoe1943]

I will be honest I’m not a fan of that boat. I’m going to caveat that with I’m not a sailor! Just looking at the video of the boat the cockpit looks claustrophobic, and all the teak screams I hate sailing but love maintaining woodwork! Lol I’m being very critical, and have this opinion as someone who isn’t a sailor. I am aware. I’m still not sure what boat, length, and style I want/need. But the video shows the boat well! As always awesome video!

[@deerfootnz]

And yet they are a poor cruising boat: low volume, poor sailing characteristics, appalling windward performance, difficult to manoevre under power, much too heavy, inefficient rig, ....just awful

[@douglasblunck5198]

Popular for decades. Took many around the world with ease. Different boats for different folks.

[@shainester]

Nothing wrong with the review, but this boat is a P.O.S. I can’t even imagine being a retiree and trying to board this hunk of outdated double ender junk from a dock or especially a dingy with a few weeks worth of groceries and laundry.

[@haltarpley9237]

I live on one. 1976 CT37. I love it. As far as getting on from a dingy, it's simple. I just step up. Unloading groceries, I stack them on deck while standing in the dingy. Hell, I even climb the boarding ladder in full dive kit with steel 120 tanks. From the dock, I just step onboard like any other boat. It's pretty simple. It's not a piece of junk. It's a tank. Things been around for half a century and I still sail her and travel with her. No less or no more problems than any other boat out there older than 3 years. People have different ideas as to what makes a good boat. I like full keel. I like proven, I like a smooth steady pace in a boat rather than speed and bumpy rides. I like a pretty classic design that's pleasant to the eye. I prefer a Cadillac. Some people like Ferraris, some expeditions, some pick up trucks. Just remember, 50 years later people are still talking about this boat.

[@shainester]

@@haltarpley9237 I respect your POV completely, and your reply / rebuttal. With boats, as in many things in life, different people appreciate different things. To me, the sacrifices of the comparatively narrow hull, especially at the transom and in the small cockpit, LOA to LWL ratio, and relative difficulty of loading and boarding compared to the more modern hull designs would be too much compromise, especially for my wife and teen / preteen kiddos. A wide hull all the way back to the transom with a sugar scoop and swing down swim platform would be highly desirable, along with all the extra living space that comes with those types of hull designs. All those things considered, the fact that you’re living aboard a boat built in ‘76 is an undeniable testament to their overall build quality AND more so your and previous owner’s maintenance of the vessel for so many years. Well done! 👍🏽 For me, I wouldn’t give them a second look, but obviously for many folks, this boat fits exactly what they want.

[@pl7868]

I almost bought one of these in 83 think they were going for about 120,000 but the wife got pregnant with a second child so built a larger house instead , in hindsite now being retired and thx to covid the last of the kids moved out i'm happy with the house you have to wander around in to find your spouse , dunno why anyone would downsize , pushing 70 a small 16 footer is about all the sail I care to handle and you can charter where you feel like wintering if that's your thing , the Tayana is a beautiful boat though 🙂 Thx for the video , P.S think I still have the sales brochure lol

[@madman2803]

Good review, Tim. Congratulations on the new gig. We are thoroughly enjoying living aboard our pilot house version, Tayana 37. Living in the suniest part of Canada on Vancouver Island, the pilot house, second steering station, and heater are a godsend for winter cruising. It's like Bob designed the ideal boat for cruising the Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound. Year-round cruising in Canadian paradise. Chris and Sarah Shaw

[@haltarpley9237]

I love mine.

[@willrupley2253]

Very good review. Mine is on the hard right now. One thing to look for is the chain plates. What is called the knees inside might be a problem with older boats and the stainless steel may develop cracks. I'm now replacing mine with external mounted bronze one's. This also gives a little more deck room .

[@ArgusBrown]

I think almost all of the T37s should probably have their chain plates replaced at this point. The original design has stainless bolts buried in fiberglass. These cannot be inspected. We had ours replaced with bolts that went all the way through the hull. We opted not to mount them externally as it slightly affects the ability of the boat to point upwind.

[@island663]

@@ArgusBrown Do you have details somewhere on your replacement process? Thanks in advance.

[@jackwalby6257]

Each 37 seems to be it's own model. The variety of interiors and how they are equipped is amazing.

[@DBQ42]

I saw one for the first time a month ago when it parked in my local marina here in FL. I had never seen it before, but not only did it get me attention, i found it inspiring. Stunning vessel.

[@practical-sailor]

Oh wow!

[@BigDreamsBoating]

Loved this!!! Wish there was a review of my boat Pearson 40

[@jessefalsone1247]

Well done. See, you don't need a sugarscoop.

[@carrierserena]

this is not a boat I think I would buy

[@KlingonCaptain]

Wow, a new video about one of my top favorite sailboats! 😊

[@billmead5052]

Great review Tim. Keep em coming!

[@phil29681]

How about a review of a Caliber 40 LRC

[@roadboat9216]

The Caliber 40 LRC is a very good cruiser. I have sailed them off shore San Francisco. Beating in 28 kt winds from Monterey to Golden gate in a class that I was teaching. I like these boats. Well built, well designed. And you can’t beat the tankage. 240 gals of diesel! Finally a manufacturer that understands that you can make water ……BUT YOU CANT MAKE DIESEL!

[@juliazentner681]

Can you please do an educational video explaining all specifics in the cap size ratio and comfort numbers. I have been looking into this and many articles are saying that these do not take into the differences and weight's. I'm so confused! Do these matter or are they just wrong as thousands of articles are saying? HELP PLEASE!!! 😊

[@boatbikemike8571]

Interesting boats. Not really my cup of tea, but umpteen Elvis fans can’t be wrong

[@van-lifeoverlandcanadadogs2712]

I dated a girl once called tanya, and another called Tatyana ....ye I know....

[@michaelmcnair1880]

Thank you

[@HandyMan657]

Isn't this what Millennial Falcon is from Khiara and Adam?

[@DJ00333]

Millennial Falcon is a Tayana 42 designed by Richard Harris.

[@colinboniface194]

Theirs is a tayana 42 with stern cabin...

[@roadboat9216]

Not my choice. Wasted space of double ends, Teak decks screwed down,boo. Bow sprit causing marina issues, mauvering and considerable hobby horsing, even at anchor. Granted, they are “pretty”, especially to the inexperienced eye. We traveled in company off and on with one, from The E Caribbean to Cartagena Colombia and Panama. For a boat of the same size, and designer, look at the Passport 40. Basically the same displacement, with 3 feet more of actual boat, not bowsprit and space robbing pinched stern and tiny cocpit. But again, watch out for teak decks.

[@scott.the.sailor]

Sounds like you've never been on one. You can fit a 200lb adult under the cockpit at the transom.

[@roadboat9216]

@@scott.the.sailor Hey Scott. Actually spent a fair amount of time on one. Made a passage from St Lucia to Trinidad. Spent many hrs on my friends. He was a Canadian meteorologist. Our little informal group used him for weather windows. Nice guy, nice boat.

[@scott.the.sailor]

@@roadboat9216 spend some time in the lazarette next time you're on one then 😎

[@scott.the.sailor]

@@captainsalty9022 there are certainly pros and cons with every choice

[@WisdomSpeak1]

Passport 40s great boats. Tayana 37s are considerably less expensive and are legitimate blue water cruisers. If you want to get out and see the world on a budget, the Tayana is a great option.

[@shredderhater]

Excellent as always Tim , I watch a couple in Florida on YT that just bought a Tayana 37 , like watching a train wreck 😖

[@Ranchpig67]

That boat they bought is absolute junk. In fact, all of them are compared to modern design.

[@KenWallaceFilms]

What is the YT Channel? Sounds entertaining.

[@shredderhater]

@@KenWallaceFilms KZbin

[@shredderhater]

@@KenWallaceFilms the Sirens log

[@robertfreeman2322]

They have the interior space of a dorm room refrigerator.

[@gkrebs6636]

almost first! lol

[@JeffPerryman-mq1ii]

These may have been good in their day but by today's standards they are a dumpster fire. Small, slow, tiny cockpit. Save your money for a newer boat that you can sail now and not spend half of the year in the boat yard

[@blackhawkteam8625]

these boats are made for offshore that means going from one point to another across the ocean. There are very few modern day boats that are reasonably affordable that can do this safely so seriously I don't think you really know what you're talking about.

[@Ranchpig67]

That boat is garbage. We're talking almost 50 year old design. It's not remotely comparable to modern designs and by the time you get it up to snuff you could have just bought a newer, more practical one. There is a reason modern designs don't look like that antique!

[@lifeliver9000]

Each to their own. Old cars aren’t as fast as new cars but old cars are worth more hmmm

[@Ranchpig67]

Old cars aren't worth more. The ct37 isn't some classic rare 67 stingray. And a 69 Camaro ss isn't something you sail in the ocean. They'd also a reason those cars get updated and modernized, because they were good from the start, unlike that junk 37. It's a crap boat by any standard.

[@lifeliver9000]

@@Ranchpig67 ok boss u know more than anyone👍 may want to google most expensive cars in the world. Old hahahaa

[@haltarpley9237]

Funny. My 51 Ford pickup is worth 100k. All 100hp, 3 speed, mechanical everything. Worth way more than my 2015 tundra with 381hp auto transmission, electric everything. Guess which one is my favorite. ​@@Ranchpig67