'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 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.

She'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

...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.

The forecabin

The Guest cabin

One of the two heads

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, saloon looking forward

The saloon, looking down from the companionway

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, saloon looking aft

The saloon, looking aft

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, saloon starboardside seating

The starboardside seating

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, saloon portside seating

The portside seating

The linear galley

The navigation station

The 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

The 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 reefing

In-boom furling for the mainsail

The rigid kicker, essential for in-boom furling

Roller 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

The 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 forward

The helmsman's view

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, cockpit looking aft

The cockpit, looking aft

The dodger has a roll-up zippered panel

The 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

The Mercury 8hp 4-stroke outboard is raised and lowered by a block & tackle crane

Asking Price & Contacting the Seller

'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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