1981 Tayana Cutter Cruiser (sail) in St. Petersburg, FL

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SELLER DESCRIPTION

Price reduced - Owner Motivated to sellThis is the finest example of the classic cruising cutter from Tayana. Tayana 37s have long been regarded as among the best sailing, most comfortable, safest long range cruising boats in the world and this one may be the best Tayana 37 available anywhere. This boat has been very lightly used with only 429 original engine hours and only 17 hours on the generator. Her owner has meticulously maintained her so that she is now better than her original condition. The legendary joinery of the best Taiwan craftsmen is evident throughout. The owner has been careful to preserve every square inch of the exquisite spruce and teak cabinetry.

Accomodations:
Forward is the owner's cabin, a large vee berth with storage below. A hanging licker is to starboard. Ample ventilation is provided by a large forward hatch 2 opening portlights and 2 dorades. Next, to port is the head and separate shower. The saloon has 2 settees. To port is a U shaped settee and a table which folds out to seat 6. To starboard is a bench settee. Just forward of the settee is a locker. A space saving fold down navigation table is mounted on the locker. Above the aft end of the starboard settee is a small locker which houses the SSB, VHF and stereo. When not in use they are concealed by the beautiful louvered teak door. Aft of the settee to starboard is a functional U shaped galley next to the companionway. To port is a second cabin with a double quarter berth. Light and ventilation in the saloon are provided by a large modern hatch (no butterfly leaks), opening portlights and dorades. There are shelves, lockers, drawers and cubbies for storage throughout.Comfortable, airy vee berth for owners cabinServe 6 for dinnerSleep 4 in 2 staterooms (plus one on settee)Plenty of storage for long range cruisingAmple light and ventilation in saloon without a leaky butterfly hatchNew custom cushion covers for all cushions in the boatCustom fitted sheets

Mechanical Equipment:
Only 429 original engine hours!Perkins 4-108 50 hp engineParts and shop manualsCruisair 16,000 btu reverse cycle ACMicro Digital AC and heat control

Galley:
3 burner Force 10 stove with ovenSharp Carousel microwave ovenForce 10 propane grill with custom Sunbrella cover on stern rail12 volt refrigerator/freezer with Adler Barbour evaporator and Grunert cold plateForce 10 6 gal. SS water heaterHot & cold pressure water systemFiltered manual freshwater foot pump in galleyManual seawater foot pump in galleyRaritan PHII-E electric headLarge separate shower

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
A custom instrument mounting puts all navigation information right in front of the helmsman. Large redundant displays allow the navigator to display radar and chartplotter side by side on separate identical displays. Twin displays also allow the helmsman to see the overview chart and the detailed buoy to buoy chart displayed at the same time as the radar image. At the same time full wind, speed and depth are displayed just above on separate displays within easy reach of the helm. Sea Talk allows full integration of the entire system.Raymarine L760 Plus chartplotterRaymarine RL70 Plus radarRaytec Navigator 4.0 Pathfinder PCCurrent electronic charts for Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas and Caribbean SeaRaymarine 400G Type 2 hydraulic linear autopilotRaymarine ST 6001 autopilot controlRaymarine ST60 wind instrumentRaymarine Tridata depth, speed and temperature instrumentICOM M802 SSB with ICOM AT-140 automatic tunerICOM M502 VHF radioICOM Command Mic VHF in the cockpitJVC AM/FM/CD stereoSony speakers15" Digital Research flat panel LCD TVDantronics Marine TV antenna

Electrical System:
This boat has enough power to supply a small Caribbean Island! 2 135 amp alternators and a 3.8 kw generator charge a 1,000+ watt maintenance free AGM battery bank.2 Ample Power 135 amp alternatorsSwitching system allows either or both alternators to charge at any time2 Ample Power 3 stage voltage regulators4 new 4D Lifeline AGM maintenance free batteries, 1,000 amp hours for house bankNew 120 amp hour Lifeline AGM maintenance free battery for starting3.8 kw Westerbeke diesel generator - only 17 hours!New Xantrex Freedom 20 2000 watt inverter/chargerXantrex Link 20 battery monitorCustom Paneltronics AC/DC electrical panel with in use lightsAlpine motion sensor security system with remote

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Custom mirror polished anchor roller mounts provide exceptionally strong bases for 2 mounted anchors. The unique mount keeps the anchors securely in place underway and brings the stress point further aft on the bowsprit for added strength.Muir electric windlass35# CQR anchor35# Bruce anchor35# Danforth anchor20# Danforth anchorFortressAll chain rodeRope to chain rodeDeck wash at bowFactory FRP decks - no teak leaksNew nonskid on decksEdson outboard motor mountDinghy davitsCustom Sunbrella covers on teak trim and hatchesCustom Sunbrella awnings for full deck coverageSunbrella bimini and dodgerCustom built trifold SS swim ladder with teak treads mounts in lifeline gateRevere 4 person offshore valise life raft

Sails and Rigging:
Aluminum mast and boomStrong track system for easy sail hoisting and dousingNew standing rigging with Stay-locs (2004)New Doyle full batten mainsail (2006)Harken roller furling yankeeHarken roller furling staysailRemovable lazy jacks for mainsailBackup mainsailNew steering cables (2004)Mobry radar reflectorLightning dissipatorHigh intensity strobe and tricolor masthead light