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1985 Ta Chiao CT 49 Cutter

location icon Yarmouth, Maine
Year 1985
Length 49 ft
Builder/Manufacturer Ta Chiao, Taipei, Taiwan
Price
$89,900

Very likely one of the best performance world cruisers ever built. KINDRED SPIRIT is the final development of one of the Kaufman & Ladd’s legendary CT 49 which has proven itself on so many major voyages as a fast, dry and comfortable super strong yacht with excellent windward and seaworthy abilities. If you are seeking a great sailing yacht but do not want to sacrifice strength you should definitely view this well respected passagemaker.

Specifications

Year Built 1985
Category Sail
Length Overall 48'11 ft
Beam 13'2 ft
Max Draft 6 ft
Construction Fiberglass
Hull ID TAC490600985
Engines 1
Total Engine Power 60 hp
Ballast 12000 lb
Displacement 32,500 lb

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Volvo
Fuel: Diesel
Engine Power: 60hp
Year: 2020
PRELIMINARY VESSEL DETAILS

HULL & DECK:

  • Awlgrip Oyster White hull.
  • 2019 coach roof repainted with Awlgrip.
  • 2017 antifouling paint applied.
  • S/S bow anchor roller.
  • Saltwater anchor washdown system.
  • Bow pulpit and rails.
  • 2 large bow storage lockers.
  • S/S boom gallows.
  • Double lifelines; side stanchions.
  • 2008 Dinghy davits.
  • 2009 Jacklines, port and starboard, running from bow cleats to stern.
  • Rear salon windows, port and starboard, replaced with safety glass.
  • 2 Dorade vents.
  • Nicro solar vent in forward head.
  • 4 deck hatches.

 

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 148 gallons in 2 aluminum tanks.

Water: 165 gallons in two S/S tanks.

Holding 2-25 gallon poly tanks.

 

ENGINE & MECHANICAL:

  • 2020 Volvo D2, 60 hp diesel, FWC, with 0 hours.
  • Edson cable steering with 36” Destroyer wheel, pedestal guard and wheel brake.
  • 2 Racor fuel filters.
  • Engine room exhaust blower.
  • Halogen fire protection system for engine.
  • 2010 new injectors.

 

ELECTRICAL:

  • AC/DC electrical systems/
  • 1-12V Delco 31 lead acid start battery.
  • 8-12V Deka 27 lead acid house batteries.
  • 110 amp battery charger.
  • Xantrex Trucharge 20 amp hour battery charger.
  • Battery charging system configured with automatic charging relay and digital alternator regulator.
  • 2008 Xantrex X-Power 1000 inverter.
  • 2009 Xantrex alternator digital regulator.
  • Xintrex Link 1000 systems monitor.
  • 2 shore power cords.
  • Seaward 6 gallon hot water heater.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

  • Starting forward is the guest double vee berth cabin with night stand, a hanging locker starboard aft, shelving above the berth outboard, and cupboards above the berth to starboard and forward of the berth.
  • There is additional storage beneath the berth.
  • Next to the forward cabin is the forward head unit with 2008 manual Jabsco head, vanity and shower.
  • Next aft is the main salon with a U-shaped settee surrounding a teak table, which can be lowered to convert into an additional double berth.
  • There is a second settee to starboard.
  • There are cupboards above the settee outboard and below.
  • The salon has TV, VCR, DVD and Hi-Fi CD player.
  • The TV is mounted on tracks and can be stored out of sight when not in use.
  • The speaker system includes two inside and two cockpit mounted waterproof speakers.
  • Port aft in the main salon is the galley with Hillerange 3 burner stove, four drawers and plenty of cupboards, double S/S sinks, wine rack, countertop space and cupboards beneath. Aft in the galley is more countertop space and the Norcold stand up refrigerator/freezer (not operating, sold AS IS).
  • Aft starboard in the main salon is the well equipped navigation station with sit-down, large chart table which has a lift-up lid and four drawers.
  • Aft of the navigation station is a work bench with storage under and over, and a wet locker.
  • The master stateroom aft with queen berth to port, small L-settee starboard, vanity forward of the berth, cupboards above the berth, and a hanging locker starboard.
  • The master head is forward to port with manual 2008 Jabsco head, vanity sink and mirror, and separate shower.
  • 2015 new main salon covers; 2008 new aft cabin covers.

 

ELECTRONICS:

  • 2014 Garmin 740 GPS – cockpit.
  • Raymarine C80 chartplotter-radar (below).
  • Raytheon ST60 wind, speed log and depth.
  • 5” Ritchie compass.
  • 3.5” Plastimo compass.
  • 2008 Raymarine ST6002 autopilot with C/W Auto Gyro.
  • 2008 Raymarine RA54 primary VHF radio.
  • 2 cockpit and 2 salon speakers.
  • 2009 Ubiquiti wifi – mounted radio amplified wifi receiver. 

 

SAILS & RIGGING:

  • Quantum mainsail.
  • Quantum genoa.
  • Mainsail halyard.
  • Spinnaker halyard.
  • Mainsheet traveler.
  • 2009 Gooseneck swivel replaced.
  • 2008 Quantum mainsail cradle and lazy jacks.
  • Nylon cruising spinnaker with Spectra sheets and spinnaker sock.
  • S/S wire standing rigging.
  • Profurl inner furler.
  • 2008 forestay replaced.
  • 2008 staysail furler replaced.
  • 2009 staysail sheets, traveler line, topping lift line and prevent line replaced.
  • 2 headsail halyards.
  • Schaefer headsail furling with S/S drum.
  • Fully battened main with 3 reefs.
  • Main cover.
  • Batten cars.
  • Lazy jacks.
  • Double backstays.
  • Oversized rigging S/S wire.
  • Heavy duty S/S boom gallows.
  • Yankee jib with white UV protection.
  • Seldon aluminum keel stepped mast and spar.
  • Fixed runners.
  • 2 Barlow 27 winches; 2 Barlow 32 winches; 2 Barlow 24 winches.
  • 2 Barlow 24 S.T. winches with clutches for halyards.
  • Mast mounted winch for mainsail reefing.
  • Bonze turnbuckles.
  • 8 triple line breaks.
  • Boom lift.

 

EQUIPMENT:

  • Maxwell 3000 lb electric windlass with Gypsy chain and emergency crank.
  • 35 lb Danforth anchor with 30’ chain and 125’ rode.
  • 60 lb CQR anchor with 200’ 3/8” chain.
  • 6 fenders; docklines.
  • Anchor light.
  • Flood light on antenna arch.
  • 2 horseshoe life rings.
  • Tri color nav lights.
  • Strobe light on mast top.
  • 3 MOB slings.
  • Boarding ladders.                  
  • Lifesling rescue system.
  • 6 man Plastimo life raft – not certified.
  • LED nav lights.
  • Bosun’s chair.
  • Dark blue Dodger/Bimini top of S/S frame.
  • 2 propane tanks.
  • Canvas cockpit weather cloths.
  • Teak cockpit laid and caulked seats with Sunbrella cushions.
  • Pedestal mounted folding mahogany cockpit table.
  • Manual Henderson MK5 bilge pump.
  • Rule electric bilge pump.
  • Jabsco 12V electric bilge pump.
  • USCG safety package.
  • Smoke/fire detector.
  • 3 fire extinguishers.
  • Emergency tiller.
  • Propane shutoff valve.
  • 3 Kidde fire extinguishers.
  • Magma grill with cover.

 

COMMENTS:  Very likely one of the best performance world cruisers ever built. KINDRED SPIRIT is the final development of one of the Kaufman & Ladd’s legendary CT 49 which has proven itself on so many major voyages as a fast, dry and comfortable super strong yacht with excellent windward and seaworthy abilities. If you are seeking a great sailing yacht but do not want to sacrifice strength you should definitely view this well respected passagemaker.

 

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.

Additional Contact Information
Annie Gray is a longstanding YBAA member, offering 46 years of experience in assisting clients in the purchase or sale of high quality yachts of distinction.
Please call Annie at 207-363-7997 or on her cell at 603-498-3450.