Ta Chiao CT-49 Buyer's Guide
The Ta Chiao CT-49 is a 49-foot Taiwanese-built cutter designed by F. Michael Kaufman and Robert A. Ladd at the start of the 1980s, with less than 100 examples produced. For a shopper scanning the used market, she represents a heavy-displacement cruiser with a slimmer hull and higher ballast ratio than most of her peers, offered in small numbers rather than as a common production boat.
Layouts on the Used Market
Because the class numbered under 100, layouts are consistent rather than varied by year: a cutter-rigged 49-footer with berths for eight to thirteen and a solid fiberglass hull. The saloon and cabin arrangement follow the original Kaufman & Ladd plan, with 165 gallons of fresh water and 174 gallons of fuel built in. Draft sits near six feet depending on load, and the skeg-hung rudder and Scheel keel noted in the specifications define the underwater profile you will be inspecting.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The most consequential equipment difference among survivors is propulsion: some carry the Perkins 4.156 diesel at 62 hp, while others were fitted with an 89 hp diesel, changing calculated max speed from about 6.5 to 7.9 knots. Beyond the engine, the original running rigging was sized at 5/8 inch for sheets including a 122-foot mainsheet, so buyers should verify upgrades or fatigue in that ground tackle.
What to Inspect
Confirm the Scheel keel configuration and attachment in person. Verify the actual engine installed against the 62 hp or 89 hp options, and check the solid fiberglass hull for the usual age-related concerns given the early-eighties build window.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The CT-49 is a rare find on the brokerage market by nature of the sub-100 build count. When one appears, prioritize:
- Confirm keel type and rudder attachment
- Identify installed engine hp (62 or 89)
- Inspect 5/8-inch sheet gear for replacement needs
- Check hull integrity of solid fiberglass below waterline
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ta Chiao CT-49. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 1 | $99,009 | — |
Where they're listed
Ta Chiao CT-49 listings appear across 1 country. Netherlands has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $99,009 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylas 49 | 48.88' | $ 419,000 | 38 | 6 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 49 | 49.08' | $ 243,673 | 34 | 7 |
| Taswell 49 | 48.83' | $ 175,000 | 31 | 3 |
| Tayana 48 | 48' | $ 330,000 | 29 | 5 |
| Hunter 49 | 49.92' | $ 214,000 | 27 | 7 |
| Formosa 47 | 46.42' | $ 110,802 | 14 | 7 |
| Oyster Yachts 49 | 51.83' | $ 384,197 | 12 | 0 |
| Atlantic 49 | 49' | $ 58,270 | 7 | 3 |
| Ta Chiao CT-49You are here | — | $ 99,058 | 1 | 1 |