The Tayana 42 is a classic, heavy-displacement blue-water cruising yacht designed by Robert Harris and built by the highly regarded Ta-Yang Yacht Building Company in Taiwan. Known for their robust construction, traditional aesthetics, and excellent sea-keeping abilities, these cutter-rigged cruisers hold their value remarkably well on the secondhand market.

This specific 1984 model, located in Gladstone, Queensland, has undergone significant modern upgrades, making it an exceptionally well-equipped and self-sufficient vessel for long-range cruising.

Tayana 42, designed by Robert Harris and built by Ta-Yang Yacht Building Co. (1984). Construction: Fibreglass (GRP) hull and deck with internal ballast, displacing 13 tons. Dimensions: Length of 42' 0" (12.81m), a 12'5" beam, and a draft of 5'10", offering a stable and spacious offshore platform.

Engine: Upgraded to a 1998 Volvo MD22 50 HP diesel engine showing aprox 4,000 hours. Generous capacities for extended remote cruising, including 600 liters of diesel (across 2x 300L tanks) and 350 liters of water, supplemented by an onboard watermaker. Advanced

Electrical & Power Generation: the electrical system is a standout feature, heavily modernised in 2021 to support off-grid living: Lithium House Bank: 600Ah Lithium batteries managed by 3 BMS units. Solar is 1200W of Victron solar panels (4x 300W) paired with 2 Victron solar controllers and a 30A DC-to-DC charger. Inverter/Charger: 3000W Victron inverter/charger unit. Smart Monitoring: System managed via Victron Venus software on a Raspberry Pi, allowing remote monitoring through the Victron VRM network.

Rigging & Sail Inventory (Major 2021 Refit) The sailing hardware has been heavily updated for safety and performance. Rigging: Heavy-duty standing rigging entirely replaced in 2021, featuring a 1/2-inch forestay and 3/8-inch backstay. It features a deck-stepped Isomat cutter rig with mast steps and "granny bars" at the mast for safety.

Sails (All 2021): Main sail with 3 reefing points, Jib on a new Reefit furler, Staysail on a new furler, and an asymmetrical spinnaker with a mast-mounted spinnaker pole. Handling: Lines lead back to the cockpit for short-handed sailing, supported by 4 Lewmar self-tailing winches. Electronics & Navigation: Dual setup using a GME Gplot plotter and a secondary Raspberry Pi running OpenCPN navigation software. Safety & Autopilot: GME AIS transmitter/transceiver, Icom VHF (linked to the plotter for alarms), and a heavy-duty Com Nav 1001 autopilot driving a hydraulic steering system (2014).

Hull Maintenance: Equipped with a 150W ultrasonic antifouling system with two transmitters to reduce marine growth. Comfort & Liveabilityin are a three-cabin layout sleeping up to six guests. Includes a master cabin with a custom double mattress, a double quarter berth, and an extendable saloon berth. Galley & Amenities: Features a new (2024) Eno 2-burner stove/oven, refrigeration, freezer, and a stern-mounted Magma BBQ. Hot Water: A new (2024) 240V hot water system that runs via the engine heat exchanger, shore power, or the inverter. Climate: Includes a 10L diesel header tank dedicated to a cabin heater.

She has Massive holding power provided by a 33kg Rocna (2021), a 45lb stainless pole anchor, and a 40lb Admiralty anchor, backed by approximately 300 feet of high-tensile galvanised chain. The electric windlass motor was completely rewound in 2021. Protection: Hardtop extended bimini with clears and a boom cover (all new 2021) mounted on a custom 2021 solar arch. Tender: A 2.4-meter dinghy (2023) powered by a 5.8hp Parsun outboard (2020).

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