Tayana 37' Cutter for sale in Río Dulce Guatemala

S/v Teki Malo Overview

S/v Teki Malo is a stunning, immaculate 1988 Tayana Cutter 37’, designed by renowned Robert Perry. These popular vessels were the most successful of the many Taiwan-built double-ended full-keel cruisers and have an excellent reputation as blue water cruisers, many are found circumnavigating the world. She is made of solid fiberglass, with high quality craftsmanship inside and out. S/v Teki Malo is Hull # 553 out of 588 made, meaning that any issues Tayana had in the first production boats were cleared up by the time this one was made. She is a 2-owner vessel; the current owners have sailed her and carefully maintained her for 17 years. In fact, the survey from 2 years ago had no recommendations, stating she is “in excellent condition”.

Interior Features

On the interior, the Tayana is known for its all-teak interior with flawless joinery work. S/v Teki Malo features:

• Solid teak cabinets, doors, and trim throughout
• Teak and holly floors in good condition
• 1 private cabin forward with a cozy double berth
• Hanging lockers with many surrounding drawers
• Head located just aft of the bow cabin on the port side, including a shower and marine toilet
• Spacious salon with a U-shaped settee and drop-down table to port
• Straight settee to starboard
• U-shaped galley on the port side equipped with:
  • 4-burner propane stove with oven
  • Large double sinks
  • Refrigeration
  • Fresh water filtration system
• Navigation station across from the galley

• Quarter berth behind the navigation station

   

Engine and Sailing Equipment

S/v Teki Malo is powered by a well-maintained 1988 Yanmar 4JHE 40hp diesel engine. She comes with a few sails:

• 315 sqft mainsail with 2 reefs, partially battened, in good condition
• 488 sqft head-sail in good condition with a new 2024 Profurl furling
• Stay-sail in fair condition
• Gennaker in like new condition
• Removable fore-stay

For navigation, she is equipped with:

• Garmin 53 DV chart plotter
• Furuno radar
• Raymarine EV-200 autopilot

• Standard Horizon VHF radio

   

Exterior Condition

On the exterior, this vessel has been kept in pristine condition. The varnish has been maintained, and the teak deck was removed in 2018. In 2022, the anti-fouling paint was done as well as some osmosis repairs. This year, the chain plates were rebedded, and the 7 Lewmar self-tailing winches were serviced 8 months ago. Also newly installed this year is a Maxwell electric anchor windlass.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a turn key, solid blue water cruiser then s/v Teki Malo is a must see, she is ready to sail away now!

** Boat is presently cruising in Belize but is available for showings. **

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.