CYGNUS

Cutter CYGNUS

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.