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Bluewater Sailboat – Taswell 43

The Taswell 43 is a large Bluewater sailboat constructed in the late 1980s by British nautical architect Bill Dixon. Ta Shing Yacht Building in Taiwan constructs by the Taswell 43. These are intermediate-performance cruisers, possibly on par with a Valiant in terms of speed and pointing capabilities.

This Taswell is distinguished by its big owner’s cabin with an ensuite bathroom, enormous galley, and airy salon with wonderful views outdoors. This Bluewater yacht has two cabins with bunk beds and a second bathroom in the bow. When compared to similar sailboats, this ratio is more comfortable than 12% of all similar sailboat designs. A substantially lower than normal level of comfort.

• LOA:  13.05m/ 42.81 ft.
• LWL:  11.66m/ 38.25 ft.
• Beam:  5.08m/ 16.67 ft. 
• Draft:  1.91 – 2.01 m/ 6.27 – 6.57 ft.
• Displacement Length Ratio (D/L): 187
• Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR): 21.5
• Length Beam Ratio (L/B): 2.57
• Engine: 55.0 hp (40 kW)
• Fuel Tank: 326 liters (86 US gallons)

The interior configuration of the TASWELL 43 is ideal for coastal sailing or living aboard. These boats come with a variety of interior arrangement options. It has a better configuration for offshore work than subsequent models, which are completely unsuitable. While the early design was not suitable for offshore conditions, it could be modified to perform rather well when compared to many contemporary designs.

However, as with many, if not most, center cockpit boats of that size, there is a very efficient use of space down below for livability, but this comes at the expense of the necessary scarcity of bulk storage for large items such as light and heavy air sails, fenders, spare anchors, life rafts, bulk food stores, and so on. Because of the absence of bulk storage, these vessels are less than suitable for long-distance offshore sailing.

The TASWELL 43 is a high-performance cruising yacht with a center cockpit, sloop rig, and fin keel. She has an aft owners suite with an island berth and a private head with a stall shower, as well as a forward stateroom with a private head and stall shower. A nearly circular dinette to the port and a forward-facing navigation station to the starboard side, together with a U-shaped galley.

Quick Notes

This sailboat design is heavier and more spacy than 99.9% of all other designs. The designer appears to have chosen a substantially more spacy hull design. The ballast ratio indicates a righting moment that is slightly above average (ability to withstand heeling). It’s helpful to know how much anti-fouling bottom paint to purchase.

The structural deck is the sub-deck, and it cannot be inspected, making the teak decks unsuitable for a long-distance offshore cruiser.

The wet bottom has a surface area of approximately 61m2 (656 ft2). Based on this, your favorite seafaring store can estimate the quantity you require. When using a paint roller, you will need more paint than when using a paintbrush.

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Review of Taswell 43

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The boat is equipped with 727.0 liter fresh water capacity.

The Taswell 43 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The keel is made of iron. Many people prefer lead keel in favour of iron. The main argument is that lead is much heavier than iron and a lead keel can therefore be made smaller which again result in less wet surface, i.e. less drag. In fact iron is quite heavy, just 30% less heavy than lead, so the advantage of a lead keel is often overstated. As the surface of a fin type keel is just a fraction of the total wet surface, the difference between an iron keel and a lead keel can in reality be ignored for cruising yachts.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 1.91 - 2.01 meter (6.27 - 6.57 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Taswell 43 is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar 4JH-HTE diesel engine at 55.0 hp (40 kW), which gives a max speed about 7.0 knots.

The fuel tank has a capacity of 326.0 liters (86 US gallons, 71 imperial gallons).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Taswell 43 is 2.33, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 8.3 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Taswell 43 is about 396 kg/cm, alternatively 2222 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 396 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 2222 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

Maintenance

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 61m 2 (656 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

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Taswell 43 - Sailboat Data, Parts & Rigging

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Life aboard a TaswellThis is an exceptional cutter rigged sailboat. There are many systems to maintain. Nothing is without purpose or function. Within the blog pages we'll keep this Taswell 43 afloat and looking good! Visit and see what project we are working on.CaptCam  

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Thanks CaptCam Thanks for sharing your blog! I own TW43#26 and am in the process of outfitting for an eventual extensive cruise. There is some good info at another owner's site (www.taswell43.com), as well as the out of date www.rainsong.net. I hope to get a something online detailing my upgrades one of these days.I look forward to "meeting" other Taswell owners!Best,TrevorS/V Lea Scotia1989 Taswell 43 #26Seattle, WA  

Thankyou Trevor Looking forward to hearing yabout your projects.You might check Isle of Sail (isleofsail.org) for some other usefull info. You might like to post some of your stories there.Yes, I saw "Ricka" pages. Interesting, but seems he did not spend enough time out there, IMHO if course.CaptCam  

Nice Blog...gotta a question.. I'm a new owner of a Taswell 43..Hull 41..s/v RedJack, presently berthed in Grand Bahama. Question is, how did you remove the original bilge pump? It's a long way down there.  

Bilge Pump Blues Hi Dwane -Congratulations on the boat! Regarding the bilge pump, I am having the same problem. You should see a stainless bar mounted in the front of the engine compartment which extends down into the depth of the bilge under the engine - the bilge pump "should" be attached to it. I say should, because I mine wasn't. I pulled up the bar and nothing was there. I can just barely see the bilge pump down there but haven't managed to get it pulled up so I can replace it - it stopped working! I suppose I'll just have to shrink and squeeze down there to get it - I've tried a boathook but it doesn't move much with the hose attached. If anyone has any other ideas, please share!Weldome  

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I''m thinking about purchasing a Taswell 43 and would like to get owner/crew feedback. How would you rate the Taswell 43''s sailing ability? Slow and kindly with fair upwind performance or is she more performance oriented with good upwind abilities? Other than leaky windows are there other issues or problems with these boats? How would you rate the overall design, deck layout, cabin layout? Would you recommend the boat for extended blue water cruising? Thanks in advance  

We have done a fair amount of cruising with an early Taswell 43 (before the model name change). These are moderate performance cruisers, perhaps on a par with a Valiant speed and pointing ability wise. I would not say that they are especially ''kindly''. They have a wonderful interior layout for coastal cruising or for living aboard. There are several interior layouts available for these boats. The one that I knew best had a better layout for offshore work than a later models that I had seen which were totally unsuitable for offshore work. The early layout while less than ideal for offshore conditions could be made to work reasonably well at least compared to many newer designs. That said, like many, if not most center cockpit boats of that size, there is a very efficient use of space down below for livability but that comes at the price of the necessary shortage for the kind of bulk storage for large items like light and heavy air sails, fenders, spare anchors, life rafts, bulk food stores, etc. That lack of bulk storage makes these boats less than ideal for long distance offshore cruising. The deck layout works pretty well except that the cockpit is quite cramped and pretty high vertically. While a small cockpit is good for offshore safety, it is small for hanging out and socializing. Its high position gives it a quicker, larger rolling motion in a seaway. These boats are generally well constructed. That said, in a general sense, I would never recommend an oriental teak-decked boat for extended blue water cruising. Beyond the need for considerably higher maintenance and the sheer heat underfoot in the tropics, is the short lifespan of this construction. Depending on climate and use, eventually, 15 to 25 years into the life of the boat the decks need replacement. This is a massive job, and in the case of oriental built boats, the teak decks are layed over plywood and screw fastened. With that construction, at some point before the decks are replaced, there is likely to be significant rot in the plywood sub-deck. Since the sub-deck is the structural deck and it can''t be inspected, I consider the teak decks to be a deal-killer when talking about an long distance offshore cruiser. Jeff  

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Taswell 43 rs

The taswell 43 rs is a 42.83ft cutter designed by bill dixon and built in fiberglass by ta shing yacht building ltd. since 1990..

The Taswell 43 rs is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.

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Taswell 49 all season – dixon dream design.

Updated February 10, 2013 after delivering a 49 All Season from Fort Lauderdale to Savannah, Georgia

The Taswell 49 is one model in a line of high quality, high performance yachts designed by Bill Dixon’s Angus S. Primose, Ltd of Southhampton, England and built by the legendary Tainan, Taiwan yard Ta Shing Yacht Building Co. Ta Shing is famous for their Norhavn trawlers as well as Tashiba, Mason, Baba, Panda, and Norseman sailboat brands. The Taswell series included 43, 49, and 56 foot models originally and later 44, 50, and 58 versions. Ta Shing built the line between 1989 and 2003 according to brokerage records. I have a preliminary sketch for a 60-footer in my records which I do not believe was ever built. In addition to the standard deck layouts, Taswell built so-called “All Season” versions of which the 49 All Season is the inspiration and primary focus of this review. These All Season models have full inside helms (throttle and wheel) with completely independent steering systems. In the brochure, Ta Shing writes that their goal was “to create a new standard of excellence for passage making yachts.” Judging by the strong demand 23-years later, they delivered. Please read on for full details of my research into the 49-foot All Season model.

In the Armchair There are few yachts that meet the specifications of the 49 All Season version with her full inside helm, airy raised salon, and Dixon performance at a price under half a million. True pilots are rare, and – especially in the high latitudes – they are sought after. This pilot appeal is the foremost attraction of the 49 All Season. That appeal is heightened by the rarity of the model. Ta Shing kept no records of how many hulls they built, and the best guesses by aficionados are in the less than half dozen range. Only two hulls are registered in the brokerage records. The yacht featured in the original brochure is one of these two and was built in 1991. The other was built in 1990.

Construction was robust with up to 18 layers of mat and roving, no core. Please see the manufacturer attachment for a full breakdown of the lamination schedule. The deck and cabin top has a half inch thich end grain balsa core. The deck is joined to the hull with 5200 and 3/8″ diameter stainless steel bolts on 8″ centers. The hull is further stiffened with 3 longitudianal stringers and 9 transverse floors. Ballast material was iron ballast on the standard or optionally lead on the shoal or scheel.

At the Design Board The main option was the standard versus All Season deck mold. The low slung, classic standard deck version contrasts sharply with the modern deck salon. That higher cabin trunk leads to the panoramic view that pilot house sailors love. One such client came aboard and told me that the photo missing was a shot from the inside helm forward. That visibility is the key factor in his interest in the model.

With the extra vertical space, the All Season has three different interior layouts. Plan A and B are 3-staterooms versions while Plan C has a fourth bunk berth portside, amidships. Plan A has a unique aft patio while Plans B and C reverse the aft centerline queen positioning with a more traditional aft deck arrangement.

Underneath the 49’s came in standard (6’9″), shoal (5’10”), and scheel (5’3″) drafts. She carries a relatively wide beam, well rounded bilge, deep forefoot, and short overhangs. Displacement is 32,000 pounds while ballast is 40% for 13,000 pounds. If I could make one change to make the design more marketable, I would make her 67′ rig ICW friendly.

Dockside The 49 All Season strikes me on first impression as a serious cruising machine. Bill Dixon is a gifted designer who is able to mold form around function in such a way to avoid the overwhelming wedding cake deck salons that mare our shores. She also has a robust look, a gelcoat that looks thick and tough to withstand some serious chaff. On my example model, there is a polyetherene rubrail strip like you would find on power yachts that can withstand a dock side beating. High quality hardware is sprinkled around deck. There are high lifelines for safety offshore. Four portholes in the topsides provide light below. The sugar scoop stern has two doors on the double cockpit versions or a ladder mounted to the transom. Teak decking is common and posibly nearing the 20 to 30 year replacement zone.

On Deck Starting forward, the anchor locker is split horizontally. The top level of the locker is accessable from deck by opening either of the doors. Chain is led through a hawsepipe in the bottom of the locker into the second level which is accessable from below. Next are twin dorades as the cabintop rises, space to store a dinghy and mount a liferaft. These are typically cutter rigged vessels. The cabintop continues until the deck salon which consists of eight windows – the side two of which are curved. Above the deck salon is a hard windshield.

The aft deck like earlier touched on has two different arrangements – flush or with a second cockpit that you could mount a fighting chair in. The patio is an excellent place to store fenders and lines. The main cockpit is long enough to lay down in with a rounded aft combing. The aft seating raises to provide an excellent view from the exterior helm just about no matter your height. Dixon did well to prevent the cabin house from blocking your view.

Down Below Going down the companionway you immediately see why people demand this yacht. The upper area is the selling point with the panoramic view which provides an eye level of whatever sea or shore you are sailing by in. The portside, upper salon area is the primary living area while the starboard inside helm which full throttle, wheel, and navigation controls allow you to cruise comfortably even in harsh climates such as the North Sea, the San Juans, and beyond. You can drive from the inside helm with full lines of sight. In the Plan B and C accommodations the upper salon area is longer.

The lower salon and galley / fourth stateroom area depending on which accommodation plan is next. There is a large forward head with a separate stall shower on all layouts along with a v-berth. I am amazed at how much Dixon fit into a 49-footer going forwards. There is as much room as on a Hylas 54. The aft area is similar on the layouts with a master head with tub shower. The Plan A layout has an aft facing centerline queen to accommodate the headroom restrictions. There is a escape companionway leading aft into the patio.

All the space below is highlighted by superbly crafted, perfectly radiused Taiwanese teak joinery work.

Underway The Taswell series was designed not just for ample accommodations but also a good turn of sail. I helped deliver a 49 All Season from Fort Lauderdale to Savannah in February 2013. We were lucky to avoid bad weather although we had to motor 52 hours upwind. The yacht cruised easily at 7 plus knots even with at times minimal boost from the Gulf Stream. With the sound proofing and a mat overhead the engine room access, she is incredibly quiet. Her motion when it did get choppy was acceptable; the model thrives at sea. Navigation was easy from the upper salon. With radar down below, you almost never need to go out into the cockpit.

Conclusion If you are looking at Oysters, Hylas, and other deck salon yachts, you will be surpised by the in incredible value of the Taswell 49 All Season which retails for under half a million. Combine that with a true inside helm with throttle and you have an unbeatable passage making machine. For other yachts in this range see our reviews of the Oyster 53 and Hylas 54 RS .

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1990 Ta Shing Yachts Taswell 43

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This 43 Ta Shing Taswell is ready for her next adventure. While she may be light on electronics, she is a great option for anyone who is looking for a great "blank slate." Amber Lynn's sleek and beautiful lines typify those who have come to know the quality of the Taswell brand. Those looking for a comfortable coastal cruiser will be happy with her heavy build and comfortable layout. Featuring a large pullman berth forward and an even larger stateroom aft, she can comfortably accommodate a family while preserving peace and privacy. 

Engine access from the master cabin makes maintenance an easier affair.

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• 2 Refrigerated Ice Boxes

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• Furuno Radar
• Raytheon RayNav 520 Loran C Navigator
• Raytheon VHF
• Cabin to Cockpit Toggle Switch
• Link 5100 Datamarine
• Weems and Plath Clock and Barometer
• Link Datamarine 5000 Depth Wind and Speed
• Yanmar Engine Panel (600 hours reading as of 4/25/2019)
• Ritchie Powerdamp Compass
• Robertson Norway AP200 DL Autopilot
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• Lewmar Traveler
• 2 Lewmar Size 52 Winches
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• Lewmar Size 24 Winch
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• Lewmar Size 30 Winch
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• Vanity Mirror / Make up bench and Seat
• Storage behind Mirror
• Centerline Berth
• Port and Starboard Seating
• Vanity Mirror with Seating
• Hanging Lockers
• Private Head
• Engine Access

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• Bemis Marine Head
• 2 Mirrors with storage behind
• Raritan Marine Head
• 2 Vanity Mirrors
• Separate Shower
• 4 US Battery U.S 2200 XC Extreme Capacity 232 Amp Hours Batteries
• 1 Commercial 31s-9 925 CCA 180 RC Battery
• Xantrex Battery Charger

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• Yanmar 4JH-TE
• Atwood 10.5 Gallon Water Heater
• Maxwell Nilsson Electric Windlass
• Maxwell Foot Pedal

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Taswell 43 RS

Taswell 43 RS is a 42 ′ 9 ″ / 13.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Bill Dixon and built by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. starting in 1990.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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> > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 28-08-2018, 18:05   Boat: Taswell 43 getaway in 3-4 years. We are interested in connecting with other Taswell owners to share information on and refits. Two questions: 1) Has anyone had trouble with the original in the ? Are they strong enough ? Has anyone found a suitable replacement portlight? I spoke with New Found Metals, who make great stuff, by they have no replacement that would be a good fit. 2) Has anyone dealt with damage on bulkheads that connect to the floor- intersection? Ours are showing here, and I suspect it is due to from cold being transmitted through the floor/bulkhead joint. Any or thoughts would be welcome. Thanks! Rob and Marina 28-08-2018, 18:09   Boat: Outbound 44 27-03-2019, 19:08   . Love the , but have had issues with toe rail leaking when the rail is in the . 28-03-2019, 03:45   Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt) 28-03-2019, 15:48   toe rail and and rebeding the hull /deck connection after removing the ... which will be expensive, but not as much as the Therapy. 01-02-2021, 11:28   Boat: Taswell 43 projects. I am also interested in connected with other Taswell owners and exchanging ideas. I created this group we can all join: Let me know if something similar already exists. Best, Laz 16-08-2021, 05:57   that issue was to run a bead of 4000 both outside and inside where the toerail meets the . Worked like a charm. Carla SV Mahi Rio Dulce, Guatemala 03-03-2024, 08:08   of a well-maintained 1989 Taswell 43. I'd love to know all the good and bad of these . My understanding is that they are basically a variation on the Bob Perry Norseman 447 that the same yard made and on their own. The looks wonderful. From what I've seen, the seems a little tight (lots of standing along the side decks that may not be great for ease of movement at sea). Curious about owner experiences, how they sail, what works and what doesn't, known areas of concern, etc. Thread Tools Rate This Thread : Posting Rules post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post guyluckk Monohull Sailboats 8 22-11-2017 07:58 For Sale: speciald@ocens. Classifieds Archive 3 11-03-2012 07:22 For Sale: speciald@ocens. Classifieds Archive 3 07-07-2011 14:38 sailcrazy Classifieds Archive 0 19-12-2009 19:34 waterworldly General Sailing Forum 0 03-09-2008 05:39 - - - - - - - Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. 395 IMAGES TASWELL 43 1992 Taswell 43 Sail New and Used Boats for Sale Taswell 43 Decksalon sailboat for sale 1992 Taswell 43 All Season Sail Boat For Sale 1989 Taswell 43 Sail New and Used Boats for Sale TASWELL 43 sailing yacht for sale VIDEO Smaragd sailing ⛵The Ultimate Thrills of 🏆NS & FF RC Sail Boat 2024 S01 🏆Stay Tuned⛵ Purchased a used sail from Minney's Yacht Surplus in Costa Mesa California Ep 4 EP37 1990 Taswell 43 AEOLIAN Amazing boat fits in a box COMMENTS TASWELL 43 LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council). Taswell 43 The Taswell 43 is a 42.83ft cutter designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. since 1987. The Taswell 43 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. Taswell 43 Taswell 43 is a 42′ 9″ / 13.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Bill Dixon and built by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. starting in 1987. ... 467 ′² / 43.4 m² I 54 ... sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Taswell Yachts The Taswell range introduced in 1985/86 has evolved to be one of the most respected names in performance cruising yachts. From the design studio of Bill Dixon, they include yachts ranging from 43 feet through 50 feet, 56 feet, 58 feet to 60 feet in both center cockpit and the All Season (Pilot House) raised deck saloon versions. Taswell 43 Sail Data Complete Sail Plan Data for the Taswell 43 Sail Data. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. ... Sailboat Data ; Taswell 43 Sail Data ; Taswell 43 Sail Data. Pinit. SKU: X-SD-4443 . Quantity discounts available . Quantity Price; Quantity -+ Add to Cart . You may also like. Anchor ... Bluewater Sailboat The Taswell 43 is a large Bluewater sailboat constructed in the late 1980s by British nautical architect Bill Dixon. Ta Shing Yacht Building in Taiwan constructs by the Taswell 43. These are intermediate-performance cruisers, possibly on par with a Valiant in terms of speed and pointing capabilities. This Taswell is distinguished by its big ... Review of Taswell 43 The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Taswell 43 is about 396 kg/cm, alternatively 2222 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 396 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 2222 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. Taswell 43 Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Taswell 43 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more. Taswell (yacht) Taswell 43 Center Cockpit. Taswell is a brand of sailboat built by TaShing Yachts in Tainan City, Taiwan from 1986 to 2002. The Taswell sail yachts designed by Bill Dixon were ranged from 43/44 ft, 49/ 50 ft, 56 ft, 58 ft, 60 ft and up to 72 ft with both Center Cockpit and All Season versions.. Started with 43 ft in 1986 and ended up with 72 ft hull #2 in 2002, there are 117 Taswell sailboats ... Weblog for a Taswell 43 CaptCam. Aug 14, 2005. #1. Life aboard a Taswellu000bThis is an exceptional cutter rigged sailboat. There are many systems to maintain. Nothing is without purpose or function. Within the blog pages we'll keep this Taswell 43 afloat and looking good! Visit and see what project we are working on.u000bu000bCaptCam. T. Dimensions of Taswell 43 DEFINITIONS "P" is the luff length of the mainsail, measured along the aft face of the mast from the top of the boom to the highest point that the mainsail can be hoisted or black band. "E" is the foot length of the mainsail, measured along the boom from the aft face of the mast to the outermost point on the boom to which the main can be pulled or to the black band. Taswell 43 12452 posts · Joined 2000. #2 · Jun 2, 2004. We have done a fair amount of cruising with an early Taswell 43 (before the model name change). These are moderate performance cruisers, perhaps on a par with a Valiant speed and pointing ability wise. I would not say that they are especially ''kindly''. Taswell 43 rs The Taswell 43 rs is a 42.83ft cutter designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. since 1990. The Taswell 43 rs is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. taswell 43 Archives You must be logged in to create new topics. Log In. Username: Taswell Yachts The Taswell range introduced in 1985/86 has evolved to be one of the most respected names in performance cruising yachts. From the design studio of Bill Dixon, they include yachts ranging from 43 feet through 50 feet, 56 feet, 58 feet to 60 feet in both center cockpit and the All Season (Pilot House) raised deck saloon versions. All unique ... 43' Taswell Yachts For Sale 43'. $ 164,500. Charleston. Taswell yachts are a rare find, and this is a fantastic opportunity to own a beautifully-kept Taswell 43 that is ready to take on new adventures! *Spent most of it's life in fresh water *New Bottom Paint The Taswell 43 is a cutter rigged sloop, meticulously built and of high quality. Designed by …. Taswell 49 All Season The Taswell series included 43, 49, and 56 foot models originally and later 44, 50, and 58 versions. Ta Shing built the line between 1989 and 2003 according to brokerage records. I have a preliminary sketch for a 60-footer in my records which I do not believe was ever built. In addition to the standard deck layouts, Taswell built so-called ... Taswell 43 boats for sale Find Taswell 43 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Taswell boats to choose from. Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. Ta Shing is the builder of the BABA/TOSHIBA models, designed by Robert Perry and others such as the Orion 50, and the Norseman 447. The facilities at the yard are located in Tainan City (near Kaohsiung International Airport). By the late 1980's the yard developed it's own brand, the Taswell range of yachts. From the design studio of Bill Dixon ... 1990 Taswell 43 For Sale Please contact owners agent Tom Bossenger to schedule your viewing. [email protected]. 619 495 6670. This 43 Ta Shing Taswell is ready for her next adventure. While she may be light on electronics, she is a great option for anyone who is looking for a great "blank slate." Amber Lynn's sleek and beautiful lines typify those who have ... [SOLD] 1991 Taswell 43 by Ta-Shing Yachts 1991 Taswell 43 by Ta-Shing Yachts. Top condition with everything you need for blue water except watermaker. New sails, whisker pole, two furlers, new radar, solar, webasto heater etc... Well maintained. Hull was blasted and 7 layers of Interprotect 2000 were applied in 2018. Most recent out of water survey - 2015 The latest in water insurance ... Taswell 43 RS Taswell 43 RS is a 42′ 9″ / 13.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Bill Dixon and built by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. starting in 1990. ... 467 ′² / 43.4 m² I 54 ... sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Taswell Owners Hi Taswell owners! I am looking at a purchase of a well-maintained 1989 Taswell 43. I'd love to know all the good and bad of these boats.My understanding is that they are basically a variation on the Bob Perry Norseman 447 that the same Taiwan yard made and sold on their own. The interior looks wonderful. From what I've seen, the deck seems a little tight (lots of standing rigging along the ... catamaran gulet motorboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht