For Sale: 1986 Tayana V42 Centre-Cockpit – True Blue-Water Cruiser
Make / Model: Tayana V42 (Centre-Cockpit variant)
Year: 1986
Location: Chula Vista CA
Asking Price: 140k
Description
Presented here is a classic, robust offshore yacht built for long-haul adventures — the Tayana V42. With deep-sea provenance, a centre cockpit layout for added safety and comfort underway, and the trusted build quality of Tayana, this vessel is ready to deliver your next passage or live-aboard lifestyle.
Her cutter-rigged fine hull, full-featured systems, and comfortable interior make her ideal for serious cruising couples or shorthanded sailing into remote destinations. All lines lead aft into the cockpit, giving surge protection and safe control when you’re miles from shore.
Key Specifications (typical for this model)
LOA: ~ 41.75 ft / 12.73 m
LWL: ~ 33.00 ft / 10.06 m
Beam: ~ 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
Draft: ~ 5.80 ft / 1.77 m
Displacement: ~ 29,157 lbs / 13,225 kg
Ballast: ~ 11,800 lbs / 5,352 kg
Sail Area: ~ 833 sq ft / 77.4 m² (varies with rig)
Designer: Robert Harris
Built by Tayana Yachts (Taiwan) with proven offshore pedigree.
Layout & Features
Centre-cockpit configuration provides an aft cabin and dedicated owners’ berth — ideal for long-term live-aboard comfort.
Spacious saloon with U-shaped settee, teak joinery throughout giving a warm, classic feel.
Fully equipped galley with dual refrigerators/freezers, gimballed stove/oven, double sinks, and generous storage.
Two (or more) cabins: forward guest/crew cabin, aft owner’s cabin, plus two heads/showers (depending on the individual boat’s configuration).
All cockpit control lines (halyards, reefing, furling) routed aft — suited for shorthanded offshore sailing.
Teak decks, generous cockpit coamings, and robust deck gear making this boat both beautiful and practical.
Systems & Upgrades
Reliable diesel inboard engine (commonly Yanmar 40–60 hp) with shaft-drive and bronze propeller.
Large fuel & water tanks (typical: ~120 gal fuel / ~150 gal water, though many boats upgraded).
Solar panels, wind generator, strong battery banks (many boats upgraded for cruising autonomy).
Safety equipment for offshore passages: liferaft, EPIRB, jack-lines, drogue/sea-anchor.
Durable construction: solid fiberglass hull, skeg-hung rudder, proven in heavy seas.
Condition & Why Buy
This 1988 Tayana V42 is ideal for the owner who demands long-haul capability without sacrificing comfort at anchor. With a centre cockpit arrangement, teak interior and the reputation of the Tayana build, she offers:
Peace of mind offshore — the design has proven itself in oceans around the world.
Comfort at home — roomy cabins, well-equipped galley, quality joinery for live-aboard comfort.
Ease of handling — cutter rig and cockpit-led controls make her manageable by a couple.
Ready to go — depending on which upgrades have been done, she may be mains-ready for extended cruising.
Inventory Highlights (to be filled with your boat’s details)
Engine make/model & hours:870
Recent major refits: Solar, inverter, watermaper, Simrad GPS ect
Sail inventory: main, genoa and cutter
Electronics:simrad
Safety & offshore gear: Dinghy
Bottom/keel/rig history : GOOD
Offers considered. Delivery assistance may be available at buyer’s expense. Survey welcome; inspection by appointment.
Yacht Access is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
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