Ta Chiao Kaufman 49 (1988) En vente

Owned by the same owner since new and offered VAT Not Paid, this 1988 Kaufman 49 is a rare blue-water offshore cruiser designed by F. Michael Kaufman & Robert Ladd and built by the renowned Ta Chiao shipyard in Taiwan. Often referred to as the "Taiwan Swan", she is recognised for exceptional structural strength, heavy-weather capability and long-distance cruising performance.

Powered by a Perkins Prima Turbocharged 80 HP shaft-drive diesel engine, fully overhauled in September 2025, she has approximately 10 engine hours since overhaul at the time of listing. Major mechanical works completed in November 2025 include a renewed turbocharger, renewed cylinder head, renewed exhaust elbow and comprehensive servicing. Additional equipment includes a Mase generator, Brookes & Gatehouse navigation system, MaxProp feathering propeller, electric windlass and cutter rig.

Accommodation for up to eight guests in four cabins with two bathrooms, together with exceptionally large fuel and freshwater capacities, makes her particularly suitable for serious offshore cruising and liveaboard use.

A detailed PDF presentation, complete equipment specification and additional photographs for Alvea REF1758 are available upon request through Alvea Yachts. Private viewings of this used Kaufman 49 for sale can be arranged by appointment.

General info
REF: 1758
Builder: Kaufman
Model: 49
Type: Sloop
Year: 1988
Country of Built: Taiwan
Flag of Registry: UK
VAT: Not Paid

Dimensions

Tanks
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. Brookes and Gatehouse Satnav
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 - Two spinnaker poles - Reaching strut
Rigging: In good condition, partially replaced 10 years ago

Kaufman 49 for Sale –

REF1758 - Blue-water Offshore Cruiser • One Owner Since New • 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.

Built as a true ocean-going yacht, she features a robust heavy GRP hull, balsa-cored deck construction and a reliable cutter rig, offering 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.

Her interior layout is designed for extended blue-water living, offering two aft double en-suite cabins plus additional forward accommodation and one cabin with bunks, making her highly practical for long passages or live-aboard use.

Large stainless steel tanks provide excellent autonomy for extended cruising.

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