Design and Construction
The Tayana 47 DS measures 47 feet overall, with a 40-foot-25-inch waterline and a 14-foot-6-inch beam. Displacement is 35,000 pounds, including 11,675 pounds of lead ballast.
Perry’s hull is laid up in solid fibreglass with vinylester resin for osmosis protection. The deck is a balsa-cored fibreglass layup, topped with teak across most surfaces except the coachroof and cockpit seats. The hull-to-deck joint is bonded with epoxy resin and through-bolted with stainless steel fasteners—a deliberate construction choice for a serious cruiser.
Above the waterline, the boat carries plenty of teak: rub rails with stainless striker plates, toe rails, cap rails, a teak cockpit sole, and handrails on the coachroof. Together, they give it the warm, traditional profile buyers expect from the marque. Teak also dominates below. The interior has a teak-and-holly cabin sole and solid-teak cabinetry with louvred doors, reinforcing the boat’s period character.
Rig and Deck Layout
The cutter rig carries 995 square feet of sail area. Forward of the mast, a stainless steel bowsprit supports a teak platform. The bow also has a pulpit with dual anchor rollers, while the large foredeck includes an anchor locker.
Aft, the sugar-scoop stern incorporates a storage locker and is fitted with a stainless swim ladder and transom shower. A stainless stern pulpit has teak seats.
The centre cockpit is spacious and well protected by a high coaming and a dodger. It has long, comfortable seats with storage lockers beneath. Steering is through a single pedestal wheel with a leather cover; the binnacle carries the compass, engine controls, and instrument displays.
Custom stainless steel work is extensive. Equipment includes dinghy davits, an outboard hoist, a radar arch with solar panels, a bimini frame, and coachroof grab rails.
Accommodations
The two-cabin, two-head layout gives two couples genuine privacy. Forward, the guest cabin has a large V-berth, ample storage, and a desk to port. Its head is aft of the stateroom to starboard and includes a separate shower stall.
In the saloon, a curved settee and table sit to port. Opposite is a straight settee arranged around a round cocktail table. The navigation station is aft to starboard, with a large, outboard-facing chart table.
The aft master stateroom centres on a walk-around double berth with drawers underneath and lockers both sides. A desk and vanity are forward to port, while the private aft head and its separate shower are to starboard.
Blue fabric upholstery with white piping, LED lighting throughout, and ventilation from opening ports, hatches, and cabin fans complete the interior.
Verdict
The Tayana 47 DS is a thoughtfully arranged Perry cruiser. Its solid vinylester hull, epoxy-bonded and through-bolted hull-to-deck joint, and all-teak interior reflect a serious offshore brief rather than that of a weekend coastal boat. The accommodation plan remains practical for two couples, while the amount of purpose-built stainless deck gear suggests that owners took its cruising potential seriously.
Pros
- Solid fibreglass hull with vinylester osmosis protection and a securely bonded hull-to-deck joint
- Two-cabin, two-head layout with private shower stalls and a walk-around master berth
- Extensive custom stainless steel equipment, including davits, a radar arch, and solar panels
Cons
- Balsa-cored deck with teak overlay demands scrutiny for moisture intrusion in a used boat
- Traditional exterior teak trim brings an ongoing maintenance burden
