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1996 Taswell 49 Available now

49 ft · Portsmouth, RI

$241,000

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Laguna Yacht Sales.

Sailing yacht Taswell 49, 1996 model, anchored on calm waters under clear skies.

Description

The Taswell 49 is widely regarded in the cruising community as one of the finest production bluewater passage-makers to come out of Taiwan during the late 1990s. It represents a sweet spot between traditional heavy-displacement ocean cruisers and modern, high-performance hull shapes. Designed by renowned British naval architect Bill Dixon (Dixon Yacht Design). Dixon brought a contemporary European flair to the design, departure from the traditional double-enders and heavy-full-keel boats that had been common in previous decades.

The Taswell 49 was built to Lloyd’s Register specifications:

  • Hull: Hand-laid, heavy solid fiberglass hull reinforced with longitudinal stringers and transverse floors. Outer laminate layers utilized vinylester resins to protect against osmotic blistering.

  • Deck: Balsa-cored deck with solid plywood backing plates embedded under high-load deck hardware (winches, tracks, cleats).

  • Joinery & Interior: The interior woodwork is legendary—heavy, hand-rubbed teak or dark mahogany with solid teak fiddles, curved joinery, and flawless cabinetry fit.

This Taswell 49 is fully equipped for safe, comfortable cruising, or for use as a liveaboard or "second home." Showings on request.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$241,000
Year
1996
Make
Taswell
Model
49
Builder
Ta Shing
Designer
Bill Dixon
Condition
Used
Type
Cruisers, Aft Cabin
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Portsmouth, RIApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
49 ft (14.9 m)
LWL
41.75 ft (12.7 m)
Beam
15 ft (4.57 m)
Draft
6.25 ft (1.91 m)
Bridge Clearance
64 ft (19.5 m)
Displacement
32,500 lb (14,742 kg)

Performance

Cruising Speed
7.5 kn
Max Speed
9 kn

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
1
Total Power
77 hp
Total Hours
4,200 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engine
Yanmar 4JH-DTE · 77 hp · 4,200 hrs · Inboard · Direct · 3 Blade, Bronze

Tankage

Fuel
125 gal (473 L)
Fresh Water
200 gal (757 L)
Holding
20 gal (76 L)

Accommodations

Cabins
2
Heads
2

Full Details

Additional Information

The Taswell 49 features a moderate-displacement fin keel paired with a skeg-hung rudder, offering a good balance between tracking stability, protection for the rudder stock, and lower wetted surface area. Configured as a powerful cutter rig (or sloop with inner forestay). It handles offshore weather flexibly, allowing cruisers to shorten sail easily when shorthanded.

The Taswell 49 was built to Lloyd’s Register specifications:

  • Hull: Hand-laid, heavy solid fiberglass hull reinforced with longitudinal stringers and transverse floors. Outer laminate layers utilized vinylester resins to protect against osmotic blistering.

  • Deck: Balsa-cored deck with solid plywood backing plates embedded under high-load deck hardware (winches, tracks, cleats).

  • Joinery & Interior: The interior woodwork is legendary—heavy, hand-rubbed teak or dark mahogany with solid teak fiddles, curved joinery, and flawless cabinetry fit.

This Taswell 49 is available for your inspection by appointment.

Photos (86)

  • Sailboat docked at marina, Taswell 49 model, 1996, with clear blue sky background.
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  • Sailing yacht Taswell 49, 1996 model, anchored on calm waters under a clear sky.
  • Sailing yacht Taswell 49, 1996 model, anchored on calm water with clear blue sky.
  • Sailboat bow with anchor and rigging, Taswell 49, 1996, docked in a marina.
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  • Sailboat deck view of 1996 Taswell 49 at marina with clear blue sky.
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  • Sailboat on calm water, Taswell 49, 1996 model, under clear blue sky.
  • Sailing yacht Taswell 49, 1996 model, anchored on calm water under clear blue sky.
  • 1996 Taswell 49 sailboat on calm water, featuring solar panels and beige canopy.
  • Bow view of 1996 Taswell 49 sailboat docked at marina.
  • Sailing yacht Taswell 49, 1996 model, anchored on calm water under clear blue sky.
  • Sailboat docked at marina, 1996 Taswell 49 model, clear blue sky background.
  • Cockpit of 1996 Taswell 49 sailboat with wooden wheel and cushioned seating.
  • Sailboat docked at marina, Taswell 49 model, 1996, with solar panel and lifebuoy.
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  • Cozy cabin interior of 1996 Taswell 49 yacht with wooden finish and comfortable bedding.
  • Cozy cabin interior of 1996 Taswell 49 yacht with wooden finish and comfortable bedding.
  • Interior of a 1996 Taswell 49 yacht with wooden furnishings and seating area.
  • Cozy cabin interior of 1996 Taswell 49 yacht with wooden finish and comfortable bedding.
  • 1996 Taswell 49 yacht kitchen with stove, microwave, and wooden cabinetry.
  • Newpowa solar charge controller on Taswell 49 yacht, 1996 model, displaying 1.0 reading.
  • Luxurious wooden interior of 1996 Taswell 49 yacht cabin with bed and seating area.
  • Sailboat on calm water, Taswell 49, 1996 model, with clear blue sky background.
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  • Luxurious interior of 1996 Taswell 49 yacht with cozy seating and wooden finishes.
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  • Sailing yacht Taswell 49, 1996 model, anchored on calm waters under a clear sky.
  • Interior of 1996 Taswell 49 yacht featuring a wooden kitchen and staircase.
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  • Kitchen area of a 1996 Taswell 49 yacht with stove, sink, and microwave.
  • Blueprint of 1996 Taswell 49 sailboat, showcasing deck and side views.

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This company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.