The Ta Chiao CT 48, a quintessential product of the Robert Perry design office during the golden era of Taiwanese boatbuilding, stands as a testament to the transition from traditional heavy-displacement cruisers to more performance-oriented offshore voyagers. Launched in the late 1970s and produced into the 1980s, the CT 48 was an evolution of the earlier CT 47, refined to offer a more spacious interior and a more balanced sail plan. Built by the Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. in Kaohsiung, this model embodies the "teak palace" aesthetic—a hallmark of the shipyard’s identity—while utilizing a hull form that favors stability and momentum over raw speed. Despite the common moniker of "Leaky Teakies" applied to many Taiwanese builds of this vintage, the CT 48 is widely regarded as one of the more structurally ambitious projects from the yard, designed specifically for the rigors of transoceanic passage-making.
Ta Chiao CT-48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Ta Chiao
- Model
- CT-48
- Builder
- Ta Chaio Shipbuilding Co. (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- Robert Perry
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1988 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $94,246 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vagabond 47 | 46.58' | $96,065 | 24 | 8 |
| Tayana 48 | 48' | $330,000 | 23 | 6 |
| Hardin 44/45 | 44.5' | $62,500 | 15 | 0 |
| Ta Chiao CT-56 | 55.5' | $388,764 | 10 | 4 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 | 46.75' | $124,975 | 8 | 3 |
| Hans Christian 48 | 47.83' | $259,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Ta Chiao CT-38 | $29,500 | 6 | 0 | |
| Formosa 47 | 46.42' | $100,437 | 6 | 1 |
| Bruce Roberts 48 | $167,500 | 6 | 2 | |
| Ta Chiao CT-48 | $94,246 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | $94,246 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Ta Chiao CT-48 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Ta Chiao CT-48 over the past 12 months is $94,246. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Ta Chiao CT-48 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Ta Chiao CT-48 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Ta Chiao CT-48?
- Comparable models include the Vagabond 47, Tayana 48, Hardin 44/45. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.