Taswell 49
Description
The Taswell 49 (sometimes called the Taswell 50 in stretched or variant configurations) is a 48.83-foot (LOA) high-quality center-cockpit bluewater cutter designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. in Taiwan from approximately 1989 to the early 2000s. Production was limited (around 50+ hulls for the 49 before tooling changes), making it a relatively rare but highly regarded performance-oriented cruiser. The Taswell 49 features a more modern underbody with a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder. It balances respectable sailing performance with rugged offshore capability, spacious liveaboard comfort, and exceptional Ta Shing build quality (thick laminates, excellent joinery, and detailed hardware).
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Dixon |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ta Shing Ltd. (Taiwan) |
| Length | 48.830 ft |
| LOA | 48.830 ft |
| LWL | 41.920 ft |
| Beam | 15.000 ft |
| Displacement | 32500 lb |
| Ballast | 13000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1989 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 60 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 19.42 ft |
| p | 53.50 ft |
| e | 18 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 ft | 19.42 ft | 53.50 ft | 18 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Taswell 49 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 53.5 ft - (16307 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | * 55.69 ft - (16974 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 55.85 ft - (17023 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 481.03 ft² |
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Taswell 49 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 50.45 ft - (15377 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.77 ft - (7855 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.72 ft - (13326 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.33 ft - (6806 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 563.28 ft² |
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Taswell 49 - GENOA
| Luff | * 59.91 ft - (18261 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 31.4 ft - (9571 mm) |
| Leech | * 56.3 ft - (17160 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 29.13 ft - (8879 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 872.49 ft² |
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Taswell 49 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 59.91 ft - (18261 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 34.96 ft - (10656 mm) |
| Foot | * 34.96 ft - (10656 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1780.29 ft² |
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