'Windward', a Tayana 48DS Sailboat for Sale

The Tayana 48 DS was designed by the renowned Bob Perry and built by Ta Yang Yacht Building in Thailand. 'Windward' is a fine example of these sought after yachts. She has been very well maintained and includes numerous recent upgrades.

If you're looking for a quality cruising yacht, 'Windward' could be the one for you. She's ready to go on her next adventure.

'Windward', a Tayana 48DS sailboat 'Windward', a Tayana 48 DS (Deck Saloon)

The beautiful teak interior provides plenty of space for cruising with a wide salon, full navigation centre, full length galley, stunning large aft owner’s cabin with centreline queen berth and ensuite head and shower stall, and spacious guest cabin forward.

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, alongsideShe's cutter rigged...

Specifications for the Tayana 48 DS Sailboat

Keel & Rudder Configuration: Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Length Overall: 14.63m (48'0")
Waterline Length: 12.27m (40'3")
Beam: 4.42m (14'6")
Draft: 1.83m (6'0")
Rig Type: Cutter
Displacement: 15,876kg (35,000lb)
Ballast: 5,295kg (11,675lb)
Designer: Robert Perry
Builder: Ta Yang Yacht Building Co Ltd.
Year First Built: 1992
Year Last Built: Ongoing

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, stern view...and sports a sugar-scoop stern

Accommodations
Accommodations include two staterooms plus two salon berths for a total of six berths. There is full standing headroom and good ventilation throughout.

  • Forward Guest Stateroom: The well appointed double V-berth has plenty of drawers and hanging lockers, top opening hatch and access to chain locker.
  • Guest Cabin: Accessed on the port side via sliding door comprises of two single bunk beds, hanging locker and under-berth drawer, overhead opening hatch.
  • Guest Head: Located on the starboard side comprises of wash basin, and Raritan fresh water electric head, corian counter tops and a separate stall shower with enclosure and teak seat.
  • Saloon: The spacious saloon is bright and airy taking full advantage of the deck saloon wrap around windows. To port in the saloon is the U shaped settee with large teak dining table with internal storage. To starboard lies full length settee with movable seat with internal storage. Outboard is lined with beautiful teak cabinetry.
  • Galley: The galley lies down the starboard passageway with Corian counters three burner hob and oven, double ss sinks, top and front opening fridge and freezer compartments.
  • Nav Station: To starboard of the companionway , there is an angled Nav station with chart storage, electronics, storage cabinets and drawers, dedicated swivel Nav chair and double door locker under. This area is well laid out with room for additional electronics, if needed.
  • Master Stateroom: The beautiful master cabin has a centreline queen sized bed with teak cabinets and drawers beneath the bed and out board. To starboard within the cabin is the ensuite heads with manual toilet, wash basin and mirror and separate shower cubical.
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, forecabinThe forecabin
'Windward', Tayana 48DS Guest CabinThe Guest cabin
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, headOne of the two heads
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, saloon looking forwardThe saloon, looking down from the companionway
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, saloon looking aftThe saloon, looking aft
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, saloon starboardside seatingThe starboardside seating
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, saloon portside seatingThe portside seating
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, galleyThe linear galley
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, nav stationThe navigation station
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, aft cabinThe mastercabin aft

Electrical Systems

  • 3 x 300ah Kilovolt lithium house batteries - New 2022
  • 1 x Group 4D deep cycle engine start battery
  • 1 x generator start battery
  • 2 x Northstar Group 31 AGM bow thruster/windlass battery
  • 1 x Victron Energy 12/3000/120 Inverter/Charger - New 2022
  • 1 x Victron Color control GX - New 2022
  • Xantrex battery monitor
  • Blue Seas M2 Vessel monitoring system
  • LED lighting throughout
  • Navigation Equipment
  • Ritchie Compass
  • Raymarine Axiom chart plotter at helm and nav station - New 2021
  • Raymarine 4kw 24" radome
  • RayMarine AIS700 - New 2021
  • Raymarine auto pilot - New 2021
  • Raymarine ST60 wind/depth/speed instruments - New 2021
  • Icom IC M802 SSB
  • Icom IC M540 VHF
  • Clock & barometer
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, battery bankThe Lithium house battery bank

Spars & Sails
Cutter rigged, masthead, keel stepped aluminium mast and boom. SS standing rigging - New 2021, Running rigging - New 2021. In boom Schaefer mainsail, roller furling headsail.

  • Mainsail - North Sails - NPC Crosscut Nordic - White - New 2021
  • Genoa - North Sails - 115% - NPC Crosscut Nordic - White - New 2021
  • Staysail - North Sails - NPC Crosscut Nordic - White - New 2021
  • 2 x Lewmar #68 electric ST sheet winches.
  • 2 x Lewmar #54 ST sheet winches.
  • 2 x #48 ST halyard winches (one is electric).
  • 2 x Lewmar #48 ST mast winches.
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, headsail reefingIn-boom furling for the mainsail
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, kickerThe rigid kicker, essential for in-boom furling
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, foredeckRoller furling for the headsail and staysail

Mechanical Systems
The 2006 Yammar 4JH3-HTE 100hp engine, Eng Hrs 4110, was last serviced in June 2023. A Kanzaki KM4A transmission drives a 3 blade Max prop.

A 12 volt Vetus 5.3 KW ducted bow thruster assists close quarters manoeuvring.

2006 Westerbeke 7.6 BTD generator Engine Hrs:715

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, engineThe Yanmar 100hp marine diesel engine

Deck Equipment

  • Mantis M1 85lb anchor - New 2022
  • 160ft 3/8th chain
  • Maxwell 1200w windlass
  • Dinghy davits
  • Outboard lift
  • Outboard rail mount
  • Sprayhood and Bimini - cadet grey - New 2021
  • Full enclosure - New 2021
  • Sail cover - beige
  • Wash down hose
  • Fresh water shower
  • Swim ladder
  • Cockpit table
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Dock lines and fenders
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, cockpit looking forwardThe helmsman's view
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, cockpit looking aftThe cockpit, looking aft
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, cockpit dodgerThe dodger has a roll-up zippered panel
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, cockpit winchesThe bimini

Safety Equipment

  • Winslow 4 person life raft - last serviced - 2021
  • Various type III life jackets
  • Throwable life ring
  • Seabrake drogue
  • 1 x Manual bilge pump
  • 2 x Electric bilge pump
  • 5 x Fire extinguishers - May need servicing
  • 1 x Fire blanket
  • Gas alarm
  • EPIRB
  • Grab bag
  • First Aid kit

Additional Equipment

  • West Marine 8ft dinghy - New 2022
  • Mercury 8hp 4-stroke outboard - New 2022
  • Iridium Go (Buyer buys own package)
  • Spectra watermaker 5000 serviced in 2021 and has been pickled since 2023
  • 2 x Cruisair Air Conditioning Units with Reverse Cycle Heat (16,000 & 10,000 BTU’s)
  • Various spares and tools
  • Cutlery, crockery & cookware
  • Linen
'Windward, Tayana 48DS, outboardThe Mercury 8hp 4-stroke outboard is raised and lowered by a block & tackle crane

Asking Price & Contacting the Seller

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, THUMB'Windward', a Tayana 48 DS (Deck Saloon)

The asking price for 'Windward' is $390,000.

She's currently located in Grenada, West Indies, where Rosie Burr of Clarke & Carter Caribbean will be happy to arrange a visit for you or provide any further information you may require.

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