Ta Chiao
VESSEL INFORMATION
$75,000 US Dollars
1979
41 ft
12 ft
6 ft
6
2
1
Beta Marine 50 Hp
GRP
William Garden
Ta Chiao Shipbuilding Co
VESSEL IMAGE GALLERY
VESSEL SPECIFICATION
Description:
Beautiful Classic William Garden designed Cutter rigged Ketch
Extensively refitted by her previous shipwright owner over 18 years, in late 2022 she changed ownership since when she has remained meticulously well maintained.
Recent additions and upgrades during her extensive refit - & since- , include installation of a new Beta 50hp diesel - still with low hours - new batteries (Lithium house) and solar panels, refrigeration, stove, electronics, upholstery, curtains and canvas.
There is comfortable accommodation for five in the forward master cabin, a convertible saloon and the aft quarter berth. The U-shaped galley contains a fridge, freezer, propane stove and sink and would put some much larger boats to shame.
The wooden spars, teak decks and varnish are all in good condition with the teak decking in cockpit area replaced with new in 2024.
The bowsprit was also rebuilt & replaced in 2024 and, following a recent rigging check, the standing and running rigging found to be in good condition. The boat is sold with a full sail wardrobe. The in keeping ‘Classic’ tender included in the sale, is a traditional gig style dinghy with oars and rig to row or sail!
Lying in Antigua, Magellan recently competed in the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and is ready to sail away, well sorted for long range cruising and living aboard.
Recent upgrades include the installation of new:
1) Beta 50 hp engine (240 hours)
2) Force 10 3 burner oven
3) Stainless steel shaft & shaft coupling
4)Raymarine Autopilot
5)Standard Horizon VHF
6)Reconditioned 4 blade feathering prop.
8) All new stainless steel fitting on main and mizzen mast including new tracks
9) Lithium LifeP04 300 ah house battery
10)Victron solar regulator and BM system
11) Waeco freezer
12) New awnings from bow to stern and sailing awning
13)Reconditioned steering system
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Magellan is a solid well-built CT 41 built by the renowned Ta Chiao Shipbuilding Company. She Has an amazing comfort ratio of 43.82, making her an extremely sea kindly Blue Water vessel Magellan – strong, safe, fast and beautifully balanced. A true thoroughbred from the board of the renowned yacht designer, William Garden, she is an uncompromising choice for discerning sailors who really appreciate classic performance with comfort. Designed for effortless handling by just one or two people, she offers impressive performance and reliability. The owner of 80 years of age sails her single handed. Sail her across oceans or soak up the peace and tranquility at anchor in your favorite bay. She is a truly a classic yacht that has been lovingly care for and restored.
Cockpit
Large deep cockpit for safety and comfort. Large drains to remove water quickly with steel grating to stop smaller items being lost Large aft comfortable seating area Substantial solid teak cockpit table Teak helming wheel with Whitlock steering system (completely reconditioned) Sprayhood and large tent cover for maximum sun protection in the tropics.
Interior
Saloon
Teak and holly flooring Saloon seating Large fold out teak table Pioneer Am/Fm Radio CD player Speakers Cosy Nav station with large nav. table Wine storage locker 2 x Dorade vents
Galley
Very large U-shaped galley makes working here easy whether at sea or anchor Large and efficient keel cooled top opening fridge for easy access New Large and efficient Waeco top opening freezer New 4 Force 10 - 3 burner gas cooker New Sea Berth Single berth with mattress Main Forward Cabin Large Queen size bed with split mattress 2 x opening hatches 2 x Dorade vents Wardrobe, shelves and drawers
Head
Manual Jabsco marine toilet Hot and cold pressurized water Vanity stainless sink Storage Separate shower with teak seat.
Electrical system
Voltage System 12 v System 12 v sockets 3 x 75-Watt solar panels Blue sky 200 solar boost regulator
Deck Fittings
Stainless pulpit with double bow roller Bowsprit Stainless stern rail with horseshoe life ring. Stainless stanchions with guard rails for safety around deck Self-tailing stainless-steel winches Strong adjustable davits for lifting dingy Awnings for Stern and Bow New Hydrovane self steering
Navigation Equipment
Raymarine depth TackTick windspeed and direction 5 Raymarine auto pilot control system New Garmin chartplotter Siva 125 compass at helm Standard Horizon GX 2200 VHF with DSC and masthead antenna New Icom M45 VHF
Sails
Lee Battened Mainsail (good condition) 2 x Genoa’s with UV protection at clew (good condition) 1 x working Jib (good condition) Storm Jib Hood (good condition) Gennaker 900 sq. feet with sock New Mizzen Lee sail (very good condition)
Spars and Rigging
Cutter rigged ketch Wooden spars in excellent condition wooden turning blocks Standing rigging stainless steel wire in swaged terminals New All stainless steel fittings on main and mizzen mast including sail track New Stainless steel lifelines New
Plumbing system
General Pressurized hot and cold freshwater system Jabsco manual toilet Hot and cold stern shower Isotemp calorifier with immersion heater Johnson electric bilge pump Manual bilge pump Par Max seawater pump
Deck Equipment
Lofrans tigres windlass 2 x Anchor 45 lb CQR Additional Kedge Anchor Fortress Chain 300 ft of 3/8 “chain Chain 140 ft and 150 ft Nylon rode 300’ of 1” Nylon rode 6 300’ of 1” Braided rode Mooring lines Fenders 2 x composite gas bottles 1 x Tohatsu 3.5 outboard engine Full set of safety gear Davits for dingy Dinghy GRP 8’ 4 Man liferaft
Hull
Hull painted white Bottom sanded, barrier coat and new antifouling applied
Engine
New Beta marine 50hp fresh water cooled – 250 hours Controls at cockpit pedestal New shaft coupling (flex) 1 ¼” stainless steel shaft New 4 blade feathering prop. Transmission New Spares Lots of spares for all equipment aboard
