The Transpac 49 is a quintessential example of the "Golden Age" of Taiwanese yacht building, a period defined by heavy-displacement, teak-rich cruising vessels designed for long-range oceanic passages. Conceived in the mid-1970s and built by the Transpacific Marine Ltd. yard in Taiwan, the model was primarily the work of designer George Duke Jr. Its historical significance is cemented by its role in the early development of Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), the company that would later create the legendary Nordhavn brand. According to PAE President Dan Streech in a retrospective for Nordhavn, the Transpac 49 was one of the firm's first major import projects, with Hull #1, named Friendship, commissioned in 1976.
Transpac 49 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Transpac
- Model
- 49
- Builder
- Transpacific Marine Ltd. (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- George Duke
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - 2004
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $161,064 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallberg-Rassy 49 | 49.08' | $259,176 | 27 | 13 |
| Taswell 49 | 48.83' | $182,450 | 22 | 11 |
| Formosa 51 | 50.83' | $121,349 | 20 | 7 |
| Hylas 49 | 48.88' | $400,000 | 19 | 6 |
| Hardin 44/45 | 44.5' | $62,500 | 15 | 0 |
| Southerly 49 | 49.57' | $453,099 | 11 | 4 |
| Oyster Yachts 49 | 51.83' | $387,870 | 10 | 5 |
| Ta Chiao CT-56 | 55.5' | $388,764 | 10 | 4 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 | 46.75' | $124,975 | 8 | 3 |
| Formosa 47 | 46.42' | $100,437 | 6 | 1 |
| Transpac 49 | $161,064 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $161,064 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Transpac 49 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Transpac 49 over the past 12 months is $161,064. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Transpac 49 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Transpac 49 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Transpac 49 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Transpac 49 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Transpac 49?
- Comparable models include the Hallberg-Rassy 49, Taswell 49, Formosa 51. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.