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Taswell 56

Ta Shing · 1990 · Cutter rig

Taswell 56 profile drawing
LOA55.83'
Beam16.5'
Draft7.5'
Displ.24.3t
Rigcutter
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Taswell 56, rated 3 of 5: 'Good quality and sailing performance. Limited tankage on some models.' Its capsize screen value is 0.00.

Overview

The Taswell 56 is a Bill Dixon design built by Ta Shing in Taiwan, built from 1990.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 55.83 ft overall on a 46.75 ft waterline, 16.5 ft of beam and 7.5 ft of draft. Displacement is 48,500 lb with 19,600 lb of ballast, and the cutter carries about 1,389 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

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

Passage records

Ursula2004

ARC (2004)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2004 results

Faith2003

Caribbean 1500 (2003)

Finished.

Source: Caribbean 1500 2003 results

Daybreak· Ryan Mann2024

China Sea Race (2024)

Finished.

Source: RHKYC China Sea Race 2024 results

  1. [1]SpecificationsTASWELL 56 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Taswell 56, rated 3 of 5.
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