Ta Chiao CT-49 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · scheel

Rig

Cutter

LOA

48.95' · 14.92 m

Displ.

29,395 lbs · 13,333 kg

First year

1982

The Ta Chiao CT49 is a quintessential example of the "Taiwanese traditional" era of yacht building, characterized by heavy displacement, robust fiberglass layups, and an abundance of interior teak. Designed by the firm Kaufman & Ladd—distinct from the Robert Perrydesigned hulls that also populated the shipyard—the CT49 was conceived as a serious offshore voyager capable of carrying heavy loads across oceans without sacrificing the creature comforts of a traditional home. As a flagship of the Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co., the model followed the yard's successful transition from wooden fishing boats to highend fiberglass sailing vessels, embodying a design philosophy where stability and interior volume were prioritized over lightair agility.