1988 Tayana Tayana 55

Step aboard and you’ll notice how solid everything feels underfoot: wide side decks, substantial handholds, and a deep, well-protected center cockpit that feels secure in a seaway. The Tayana 55’s sheer and overhangs give her a classic profile, but her hull form delivers the steady, unhurried pace passagemakers love. Inside, the joinery has that warm, ship-like feel—real wood, proper sea berths, and cabinetry built to be used underway, not just at the dock. Massive tankage and locker space mean spares and provisions actually have a home. Owners praise the boat’s motion at sea and the sense of privacy between cabins, making long passages and liveaboard life genuinely comfortable.

A Tayana 55 is particularly well suited to the local waters here, where conditions can change quickly and cruising grounds range from tight, busy channels to open stretches of rugged coastline. The deep, secure cockpit and heavy displacement inspire confidence when afternoon chop kicks up, while the cutter rig gives flexible sail options for light-air days and gusty frontal passages alike. Generous tankage, storage, and liveaboard-friendly accommodations make extended seasonal cruising to remote inlets and island groups practical and comfortable. With her blend of traditional strength and modern systems, this model is equally at home snugged into a marina slip or swinging at anchor in a quiet, protected bay.