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Taswell 49

Ta Shing · 1989 · Cutter rig

Taswell 49 profile drawing
LOA48.83'
Beam15'
Draft6.75'
Displ.16.3t
Rigcutter
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Taswell 49, rated 3 of 5: 'Good quality and sailing performance. Limited tankage on some models.' Its capsize screen value is 1.88.

Overview

The Taswell 49 is a Bill Dixon cutter built by Ta Shing in Taiwan from 1989, part of the Taswell line that ran from 1986 to 2002.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 48.83 ft overall on a 41.92 ft waterline, 15 ft of beam and 6.75 ft of draft. Displacement is 32,500 lb with 13,000 lb of ballast, and the cutter carries about 1,064 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates Taswells 3 of 5 for quality and sailing performance, but notes limited tankage on some models.

Passage records

Carinya II2022

ARC+ Atlantic leg (2022)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC+ 2022 results

Endeavor· Rick & Gina Phillips2011

Baja Ha-Ha (2011)

Finished.

Source: Baja Ha-Ha 2011 results

Dream2008

China Sea Race (2006, 2008)

Finished 2 times in the official results.

Source: RHKYC China Sea Race 2008 results

  1. [1]SpecificationsTASWELL 49 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]SpecificationsWikipedia - Taswell (yacht)- Builder, years, designer and model range.
  3. [3]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Taswell 49, rated 3 of 5.
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