Tayana 47 DS Buyer's Guide
The Tayana 47 DS on the brokerage market is Robert Perry's 47-foot centre-cockpit cutter built by Ta Yang in Taiwan, offered in both centre-cockpit and deck-saloon forms. With a 35,000-pound displacement, 11,675 pounds of lead ballast, and a 14-foot-6-inch beam, she is a heavy, beamy cruiser whose 995-square-foot cutter rig and 6-foot draft suit extended coastal and offshore use rather than club racing.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most examples follow the two-cabin, two-head plan that gives two couples private quarters: a forward guest stateroom with V-berth and desk, a guest head with separate shower, a salon with curved and straight settees, and an aft master with walk-around double berth, vanity, and private head with shower. The centre cockpit is protected by high coaming and dodger, with long seats and lockers below. Some boats carry the deck-saloon version rather than the centre-cockpit, so confirm which layout a listing shows before comparing accommodation volume.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Owner-fitted cruising gear clusters around power, shelter, and deck handling. A custom stainless radar arch with solar panels and a bimini frame with canvas cover point to self-sufficient anchoring and sun protection, while dinghy davits and an outboard hoist simplify tender management. Below, LED lighting and a foldable cockpit table with cup holders are typical creature-comfort details; the teak cockpit sole, swim ladder, and transom shower round out the stern arrangement.
What to Inspect
The deck is built from balsa-cored fibreglass sheathed with teak on most areas aside from the coachroof and cockpit seats, so probe for softness or moisture around penetrations and under the teak. The hull-to-deck joint is epoxy-bonded and through-bolted, but inspect the fasteners and bond line for past leakage. Teak exterior trim — rub rails, toe rails, cap rails, handrails — needs close look for rot or striker-plate corrosion. Verify the solid fibreglass hull with vinylester resin for osmosis protection for blistering.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United States. For a shopper, the practical checklist is: confirm centre-cockpit versus deck-saloon layout; sound the balsa-cored deck and teak overlay for moisture; check hull-to-deck fasteners and bond; assess teak exterior for rot; and confirm the custom stainless arch, davits, and solar gear are structurally sound.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Tayana 47 DS. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | 1 | $75,000 | — |
Where they're listed
Tayana 47 DS listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $75,000 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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| Tayana 47 DSYou are here | — | $ 75,000 | 1 | 0 |