Question 1

What are the specs of the TASWELL 49 MS?

Accepted Answer

The TASWELL 49 MS has the following specifications: 48.83ft LOA, 15ft beam, 6.75ft draft, 32,500lb displacement, 13,000lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Cutter. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the TASWELL 49 MS and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Ta Shing Yacht Building (TAIWAN), designed by Bill Dixon, first built in 1990.

Question 3

Is the TASWELL 49 MS good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The TASWELL 49 MS is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 31, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.88, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the TASWELL 49 MS?

Accepted Answer

The TASWELL 49 MS has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.79, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 196.96, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a TASWELL 49 MS?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a TASWELL 49 MS is estimated at $4.0K – $11K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a TASWELL 49 MS per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the TASWELL 49 MS (48.83ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $4.0K – $11K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 48.83ft boat: Florida: $8,800-$23,400/year. California: $8,200-$20,500/year. Massachusetts: $6,200-$13,700/year + $2,000 winter storage. New York: $6,200-$17,100/year + $2,000 winter storage. Maryland: $5,900-$10,500/year. Texas: $3,500-$10,500/year. Washington: $7,000-$15,200/year. Michigan: $3,400-$7,500/year + $2,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,300-$10,500/year. South Carolina: $7,600-$14,600/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $8K to $42K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a TASWELL 49 MS?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the TASWELL 49 MS (48.83ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $8,800-$23,400/year. California: $8,200-$20,500/year. Massachusetts: $6,200-$13,700/year + $2,000 winter storage. New York: $6,200-$17,100/year + $2,000 winter storage. Maryland: $5,900-$10,500/year. Texas: $3,500-$10,500/year. Washington: $7,000-$15,200/year. Michigan: $3,400-$7,500/year + $2,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,300-$10,500/year. South Carolina: $7,600-$14,600/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the sail dimensions of the TASWELL 49 MS?

Accepted Answer

The TASWELL 49 MS has the following rig dimensions: I=60ft (foretriangle height), J=19.42ft (foretriangle base), P=52.75ft (mainsail luff), E=18ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 1095.3 sq ft. Jib area: 582.6 sq ft.

Question 9

How does the TASWELL 49 MS compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TASWELL 49 MS is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 48.83ft LOA, comfort ratio 31, capsize ratio 1.88, SA/disp 16.79. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	48.83 ft
LWL	41.92 ft
Beam	15 ft
Draft	6.75 ft
Shoal Draft	5.25 ft
Displacement	32,500 lb
Ballast	13,000 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	8.7 kn

Iforetriangle height	60 ft
Jforetriangle base	19.42 ft
Pmainsail luff	52.75 ft
Emainsail foot	18 ft
FLforestay	19.4 ft
Mainsail	1,095.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)	582.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	990.4 sq ft

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