Ta Chiao Kaufman 49 1758

Kaufman 49 for Sale – REF1758

Overview

Type: Blue-water Offshore Cruiser

Owner: One Owner Since New

Design: Heavy-Weather Proven Design

This Kaufman 49, built in 1988 and owned by her current owner since new, is a highly respected blue-water cruising sailing yacht designed by F. Michael Kaufman & Robert Ladd and built by the renowned Ta Chiao yard in Taiwan. Often referred to as the “Taiwan Swan”, she is widely appreciated among offshore sailors for her strength, seaworthiness and long-distance passage-making capability.

Construction

Built as a true ocean-going yacht, she features:

• Robust heavy GRP hull


• Balsa-cored deck construction


• Reliable cutter rig

This design offers exceptional balance and control in all sea conditions. With only around 80 hulls ever produced, the Kaufman 49 remains a rare and sought-after offshore cruiser with a strong reputation for durability and safe heavy-weather performance.

Interior Layout

Her interior layout is designed for extended blue-water living, offering:

• Two aft double en-suite cabins


• Additional forward accommodation


• One cabin with bunks

This makes her highly practical for long passages or live-aboard use. Large stainless steel tanks provide excellent autonomy for extended cruising.

Engine and Mechanical Details

Powered by a Perkins 80HP engine, fully overhauled in September 2025 with only 10 hours since overhaul, she benefits from significant recent mechanical investment. Major works completed in November 2025 include:

• Renewed turbocharger


• Renewed cylinder head


• Renewed exhaust elbow


• Full servicing including oil and filter changes, air and diesel filters, and cleaned heat exchangers

This ensures strong reliability for future ocean passages. Additional technical highlights include partially renewed standing rigging (approx. 10 years ago), reinforcing her readiness for continued offshore use.

General Information

• REF: 1758


• Builder: Kaufman


• Model: 49


• Type: Sloop


• Year: 1988


• Country of Built: Taiwan


• Flag of Registry: UK


• VAT: Not Paid

Dimensions

• Fuel Tanks (lts): 1150


• Fresh Water Tanks (lts): 650

Materials

• Hull: GRP


• Deck: Teak laid cockpit & platform


• Interior Wood: Teak Wood Veneer

Accommodation

• Guest Cabins: 4


• Guest Berths: 8


• WC: 2

Engines

• Brand: Perkins


• Model: Prima Turbocharged


• Power: 1 X 80HP


• Type of Drive: Shaft


• Type of Fuel: Diesel


• Bow thruster: No


• Generator Manufacturer: Mase


• KW: 4

Navigation & Electronics

• GPS/Plotter: Brookes and Gatehouse Hercules 390 System with 6 deck repeaters in cockpit


• Autopilot: Seatrek


• Echosounder: Yes


• VHF with DSC/GMDSS: Yes & one portable

Speed

• Cruising (Knots): 6


• Maximum (Knots): 7

Equipment

• Dinghy: Inflatable 2.80m in poor condition - Stainless steel davits for dinghy

Sails

• Genoa Furling System: Roller Furling in poor condition


• Main Sail Furling System: Lazyjack with Lazybag


• Main Sail Fully Battened: Yes (slab reefing)


• Jib Furling Type: Staysail with removable inner forestay for ease of tacking


• Spinnaker: Yes


• Two spinnaker poles: Yes


• Reaching strut: Yes

Rigging

In good condition, partially replaced 10 years ago.

Contact Information

This Kaufman 49 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven blue-water cruising yacht with true ocean pedigree, exceptional structural integrity, and significant recent mechanical upgrades. You are very welcome to contact Alvea Yachts, your trusted Greek yacht broker, for further information or to arrange a viewing of this Kaufman 49 for sale.