Ct-48 Cutter/Ketch
Description
The CT-48 (also known as the Ta Chiao CT-48) is a rare Taiwanese heavy-displacement cruising sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry and introduced in 1988 by Ta Chiao Enterprises in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Production was limited, with only a handful of units built (estimated 5–10), making it one of the scarcer models in the CT series. Offered as a cutter or ketch rig, it features a full keel for seaworthiness, a center or aft cockpit layout, and a spacious interior suited for blue water voyages. Known for its robust solid fiberglass construction and teak craftsmanship, it's ideal for couples or small families on coastal or offshore passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert H. Perry |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ta Chiao Enterprises |
| Length | 48.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 56 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.75 ft |
| p | 49 ft |
| e | 17.50 ft |
| p2 | 30 ft |
| e2 | 11.25 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 ft | 18.75 ft | 49 ft | 17.50 ft | 30 ft | 11.25 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.17 ft - (15597 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 51.45 ft - (15682 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 439.12 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 47.24 ft - (14399 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.03 ft - (7629 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.7 ft - (12405 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.56 ft - (6571 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 509.2 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 56.1 ft - (17099 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.94 ft - (9431 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.61 ft - (15731 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1302 ft² |
| Sail Type | MIZZEN |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 31.36 ft - (9559 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 31.67 ft - (9653 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | * 173.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.48 ft - (9900 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.37 ft - (8038 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.98 ° |
| Area | * 182.72 ft² |
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