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| ‘DARLING BLUE’ is a timeless classic Tayana 52 ft cutter rigged sloop and is one of Bob Perry’s favorite designs. Robert Perry said this has the "sweetest sheer" of any yacht he has ever drawn, it is difficult not to take notice. When sailing a Tayana 52, that is what people do. They take notice! This yacht is an eye stopper of the first magnitude. Truly a magnificent sailing machine!"
R. Perry designed her to sail, and sail she does easily handling 25 knots. She is a classic offshore yacht from the Ta Yang yard whose name means “big ocean” in Mandarin; the brand name, Tayana, means “belongs to big ocean” and is an appropriate label for these yachts.
Highlights include her fine light teak interior and fast, sweeping hull lines. As you can see from the photos she is big and spacious, on deck and down below. She is being constantly updated by her owners.
On deck - The centre cockpit is very comfortable with space for everyone to relax in, or to operate the sails from. The cockpit and companionway entrance leading down below is protected from sun and spray by a large spray hood (dodger) and bimini. She has awnings (sunsails) that cover most of the boat, if required. The aft deck is spacious with teak decks and BBQ to hand on the stern rail. The stern is shaped as a swim platform with a deck shower to rinse off after a dip. It is possible to walk freely right around the vessel. On the foredeck there is plenty of room for all the crew to relax and sunbathe. Right foreward is the anchor windlass. All decks have hatches and vents sending cool air into the cabins below.
Down below - The general atmosphere is that of a traditional one made from modern materials. ‘DARLING BLUE’ is appointed throughout in varnished solid teak with matte off-white painted backgrounds. Down the companionway you are immediately immersed in a symphony of honey colored Taiwanese teak. The seat cushions offer a rich subtle blend of colours. Accommodation is for four guests and two crew, all in 3 separate double cabins with ensuite bathrooms. There is a large aft cabin (stateroom) with en-suite heads and shower in the starboard side. Going forward there is a walk-through with a fully equipped galley on port side of the engine room. In the main saloon, to port is the Nav. Station and to starboard is the main dining table with seating for 8 plus. Forward to starboard is a double cabin. This cabin can be isolated for added privacy by its own sliding door. Opposite on the port side is the fwd heads and shower. Going fwd there is short passageway and then the forward cabin which has its own door also. This cabin is a large V berth double bed cabin. The forward cabin deck hatch is very big. Further forward is the chain locker. All berths are more than six feet. Headroom throughout is six feet or more.
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Specifications |
| Length | 54 Ft | Beam | 15' 6 Ft | | Draft | 7' Ft | Max Speed | 10 kts | | Cruising Speed | 7+ kts | Guests | 4 | | Crew | 2 | Cabins | 3 | | Cabin Config. | | | |
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