CT-49
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48.95 ft |
| LWL | 37.5 ft |
| Beam | 13.16 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 29,395 lb |
| Ballast | 11,999 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 58 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 54.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.8 ft |
| FLforestay | 19.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,059.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 565.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 961.4 sq ft |
About the CT-49
Similar to the CT-47 but with traditional stern. Available with Ketch or Cutter rig, center cockpit, aft cockpit or pilot house.
The CT-49 is a robust 48.95 ft cutter designed by Kaufmann & Ladd and built by Ta Chaio Shipbuilding Co. in Taiwan between 1982 and 1989, with a total production of 80 hulls. Its substantial displacement of 29395.0 lb and high comfort ratio of 35.86 indicate a heavy, stable platform designed for serious offshore cruising.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers and couples seeking a safe, seakworthy passage maker with ample interior volume, rather than performance-oriented coastal racers.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.71 and a displacement-to-length ratio of 248.85, the CT-49 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Tartan 4300, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics, cutter rigs, and a focus on offshore safety over speed.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CT-49 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 48.95ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CT-49yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CT-49? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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