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I am pushing 80, my body doesn't allow me to do the offshore sailing I have been doing for some 60 years. Time to live with my memories and pass on this boat to the younger generation
The 1982 Tayana 55 was entirely rebuilt in 2012 under the supervision of a naval architect
Deck
Removed, replaced and covered with anti-skid material
The 2 Masts were removed and stepped on a new step
New hatches installed
 All the chain plates were removed and re-installed
KEEL
The centreboard was removed, and the keel filled with lead. The draft is now 6 feet. The boat is very stiff under sail and points well.
Hull
Additional stringers were added to suppress the hull flex
Below deck
The sole was removed and replaced
2 New aluminium fuel tanks installed
2 New plastic water tanks installed
New plumbing
new 12 V, 110 V wiring and panel
In 2018 complete interior remodeling
All interior hull covering was removed refurbished and replaced where needed.
the ceiling was removed and insulation below the deck installed
The galley was entirely removed new countertops , a new sink and stove were installed. Custom storage cabinets were  installed
The master head countertops were replaced with a new sink and faucets. The shower was remodelled and new plumbing and drain pump installed 
A vaccu flush head was installed.
The forward head also received new countertops, a new sink and shower and an electric head.
A new water heater installed
The salon received new upholstery.
All-new LED lighting throughout the boat.
The watermaker gauges and filters were replaced
The bow thruster wiring and control at the helm were replaced.
A new upgraded hydraulic steering pump installed
2 New 280 Watts solar panels and controleres installed 
In 2023
The Perkins engine was entirely rebuilt. with a new upgraded heat-exchanger
The following equipment was also replaced:
High pressure  injectors fuel pump
Starter
Alternator charge controller
Batteries charger
 exhaust system muffler and hoses 
2025
CONVERTED TO LITHIUM BATTERIES 6 X220 amps2
2 new solar panels charge controllers for lithium batteries
3 new DC to DC chargers
Accommodations
Aft Master with double bed and settee and ensuite head and shower, Separate AC
one fore cabin with double berth
one fore cabin with 2 superposed single berths and head and shower.
The 2 cabins on separate AC
Salon and galley on separate AC
Mechanical Equipment
Perkins engine 120 HP entirely rebuilt and new fuel pumps and exhaust in 2022 now 50 hours 
Fuel polishing system
Generator
2 280-watt solar panels each on a separate controller
Galley Equipment
galley redone in 2018
Force 10 2 burners new in 2020
fridge and freezer
Stainless steel and glass storage cabinets
 Microwave, Coffee maker,  toaster and espresso machine.
Teflon pots and pans, all flatware and silverware to satisfy a demanding cook 
 
Deck and Hull Equipment
In 2012 the boat was entirely rebuilt and modified under the supervision of a naval architect. All documents and photos of the work are available. The work included;
Removal of the centreboard and keel filled with lead.
Stiffness of the hull by additional  stringers
both masts re- stepped
New fuel and water tanks
 New water distribution
New 12V and 110V wiring, panels and chargers
deck entirely replaced and covered with non-skid material
 Standing  Rigging replaced
Roller furler on the 2 head sails
 Lazy jacks on main and mizzen
In 2020
 Hard dodger added
2000 feet of running rigging replaced 
  2 ST 60 electric winches rebuilt and repowered
4  manual 48 Lewmar winches on deck 
 2 winches on each mast
Navigation systems
At the navigation station below deck, the Garmin 3210 GPS has been rebuilt in 2024. Raymarine depth sounder, Horizon VHF new 2020, AIS transponder new 2024, Raymarine handheld control for the autopilot. Handheld VHF
On deck navigation station, installed in 2019 Raymarine wireless radar, GPS Chartplotter, autopilot
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Private Seller
Fort Myers, FL, 33919
United States
BOAT DETAILS
MakeTayana
Model55
Year1982
ConditionUsed
PriceUS$165,000
TypeSail
ClassKetch
Length55 ft / 16.76 m
Fuel TypeDiesel
Hull MaterialComposite
LocationFort Myers, Florida, United States
DIMENSIONS
LOA54 ft 12 in / 16.76 m
Beam16 ft 1 in / 4.91 m
Keel TypeOther
Max Bridge Clearance62 ft / 18.9 m
Engine TypeInboard
Engine Makeperkins
Engine Model6-354
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power120 hp
Engine usage (hours)50
DesignerPieter Beeldsnijder
Fuel Tanks1 x 140 gal
Fresh Water Tanks1 x 140 gal