1987 Tayana 36 Sandpiper

Sandpiper is atrue blue water sailboat, designed for comfort and capability whether you’re cruising the coast or heading offshore. She stands out with a layout rarely seen on boats of her size. Forward, you’ll find avery large forepeak salon/dinette, offering exceptional space and versatility. The dinette comfortably seats up toseven peoplefor meals or socializing andconverts easily into a generous double berth, perfect for guests or extended cruising.

Amidships to starboard is awell-equipped galley, featuring athree-burner stove with oven,refrigerator,double sinks, and plenty of storage—ideal for preparing meals underway or at anchor. Across from the galley is thehead compartment, and just aft is theprivate master cabin, which includes acustom innerspring mattressandprivate head access(note: sliding door is missing).

Aft to starboard, you’ll find thenavigation station, conveniently located at the head of theguest quarter berth, providing an efficient space for chart work and electronics.

On deck, Sandpiper features alarge cockpit over eight feet long, with a footwell and taffrail. Araised helm seat offers excellent visibilityover the cabin top, making sailing and docking easier and safer.

Recent Upgrades & Maintenance (2025):

• Brand new cockpit cushions
• New salon/dinette cushions, still wrapped in plastic
• New mainsail cover
• New dodger, bimini, and full enclosurefor excellent protection and comfort in all weather
• New hatch covers on deck
• Bottom job with fresh paint completed in January 2025
• AC system professionally cleaned and flushedwith fresh water — works great

Sandpiper is a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-outblue water cruiserwith significant recent upgrades, making her ready for your next adventure. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, a liveaboard lifestyle, or serious offshore cruising, Sandpiper is an excellent choice.

• Sandpiper features a layout not seen in many boats with a very large forepeak salon / dinette. You could easily seat 7 for a meal and later convert the dinette to a good sized double berth. Amidships starboard is the large galley with a 3 burner stove and oven, refrigerator, double sinks and more. Across from the galley is the head compartment and aft of the head is the master cabin with a custom innerspring mattress (missing the sliding door) with a private entrance to the head. Aft to starboard is the nav station at the head of the guest quarter-berth. On deck she has a large cockpit (over eight feet long) with a footwell and a taffrail. A raised helm seat provides good visibility over the cabin top.