1982 Tayana 37

1982 Tayana 37 – CYGNUS

Robert Perry-Designed Bluewater Cutter | Cape Horn Wind Vane | New Sails & Electrical | Located in New Bern, NC

CYGNUS is a fine example of the iconic Tayana 37, a bluewater cruiser designed by the legendary Robert Perry and built to take you anywhere in the world with strength, grace, and timeless character. With a solid fiberglass hull, full keel with cutaway forefoot, and canoe stern, this 1982 model is the epitome of offshore reliability and comfort. Perry once described the Tayana 37 as one of his "most successful cruising designs," praised for its balance of performance and seaworthiness.

At 22,500 lbs displacement and with an 11.5' beam, CYGNUS has the heft and storage capacity long-range cruisers demand. She's powered by a reliable Perkins 4-108 diesel and steered by a robust Cape Horn wind vane, ideal for self-steering on ocean passages.

She comes with new sails, including a new mainsail, extra jib, staysail, and storm jib—all well-suited to serious cruising. The standing rigging and chainplates were redone in 2016 and remain in good condition, giving peace of mind for offshore plans. A custom teak boom gallows is included, adding both charm and function.

The electrical system has been fully redone, including:

• New solar panels
• Victron solar charge controller
• New inverter
• New battery charger
• New batteries
• Modern electrical panel
• LED lighting throughout

Electronics include a new B&G VHF with AIS, rounding out the nav and safety systems. Down below, you'll find the beautifully hand-crafted teak joinery these boats are famous for—warm, inviting, and built to last.

While CYGNUS could use some cosmetic TLC to bring her back to full glory, she represents a rare opportunity to own a proven offshore design with many of the expensive refits already completed.

Specifications & Features

• Designer: Robert Perry
• Builder: Ta Yang Yacht Building Co.
• Year: 1982
• LOA: 42' (with bowsprit)
• LWL: 31'
• Beam: 11.5'
• Draft: ~5'8"
• Displacement: 22,500 lbs
• Engine: Perkins 4-108 Diesel
• Fuel Capacity: ~90 gal
• Water Capacity: ~100 gal

Sails & Rigging

• New mainsail (2020s)
• Extra jib
• Staysail
• Storm jib
• Cutter rig
• Standing rigging redone in 2016
• Chainplates replaced (2016)
• Teak boom gallows (included)

Steering & Offshore Equipment

• Cape Horn wind vane steering
• Full keel with cutaway forefoot
• Canoe stern for improved following-sea handling

Electrical & Solar (All New)

• Solar panels
• Victron charge controller
• New inverter
• New battery charger
• New batteries
• Modern electrical panel
• All wiring replaced
• LED lighting throughout

Electronics

• B&G VHF radio with AIS (new)

Location

Currently berthed in New Bern, North Carolina – an ideal location for prepping for coastal or offshore cruising.

1982 Tayana 37 – CYGNUS

Legendary Robert Perry Design | Cape Horn Wind Vane | Upgraded Systems | Proven Bluewater Cruiser

Step aboard CYGNUS, a 1982 Tayana 37 — a true bluewater classic from the drawing board of Robert Perry, one of the most respected names in yacht design. With her full keel, canoe stern, and stout construction, CYGNUS embodies the enduring appeal of the Tayana 37: strength, safety, and seakeeping in a package that has carried hundreds of sailors across oceans.

Praised by Cruising World as “a boat that will take care of you when the weather turns,” the Tayana 37 has long been considered a serious offshore cruiser. Blue Water Sailing calls it “a cruiser’s cruiser,” and renowned author John Kretschmer ranks it among the best offshore yachts under 40 feet — thanks to its forgiving motion, versatile cutter rig, and solid fiberglass hull built to withstand the open ocean.

CYGNUS is equipped with essential bluewater features, including Cape Horn wind vane steering, new sails, and a reliable Perkins 4-108 diesel. Her standing rigging and chainplates were replaced in 2016, and she includes a new mainsail, extra jib, staysail, and storm jib, offering redundancy and adaptability for serious cruising.

Below the waterline, her cutaway forefoot and full keel provide directional stability and comfort offshore. Above decks, she boasts a teak boom gallows and upgraded deck systems, while down below you'll find the hand-crafted teak interior that Ta Yang was known for — warm, functional, and built to last.

Where CYGNUS truly shines is in her completely upgraded electrical system:

• New solar array with Victron charge controller
• New batteries, inverter, and charger
• All new wiring and LED lighting
• New electrical panel
• New B&G VHF with AIS

Currently berthed in New Bern, North Carolina, CYGNUS offers a rare chance to own a respected and well-outfitted offshore cutter that still has room for personalization. While she would benefit from some cosmetic TLC, her bones are solid and the hard work has already been done where it matters most.

Why Choose a Tayana 37?

• Over 600 hulls built — one of the most successful semi-custom cruising yachts ever
• Featured in Cruising World and Blue Water Sailing as a top offshore choice
• Designed by Robert Perry, who called it “one of my most successful cruising designs”
• Proven on circumnavigations and countless offshore passages

If you're looking for a vessel that can carry you confidently offshore — and turn heads while doing it — CYGNUS is ready for her next chapter. Own a piece of sailing history, built for the ocean and backed by a pedigree you can trust.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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