Ta Chiao1992
TA CHIAO CT-56
Length17.00 mCabins3Capacity14
330,000 €SPAIN
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Used sailing yachts and sailboats for sale
A selection of used sailing yachts for buyers who want clear information about each boat, its equipment and the points that genuinely deserve attention before committing to a purchase.
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LIVE INVENTORY
Used sailing yachts currently for sale
Only active boats classified as sailing yachts are shown. Sold or withdrawn boats are excluded; reserved boats remain visible and clearly identified while the transaction is still open.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
Choosing a used sailing yacht takes more than comparing year and length
On a sailing yacht, equipment that barely exists on a motor boat can represent a substantial share of future cost. It therefore makes sense to separate structural condition, rig, systems and equipment before judging the asking price.
Intended use
Coastal cruising, offshore passages, living aboard, racing or weekend sailing call for very different layouts and equipment.
Rig and sails
The age and condition of standing and running rigging, sails, furlers, winches and deck hardware can materially change the post-purchase budget.
Hull, keel and rudder
Check joints, impacts, repairs, moisture, possible signs of osmosis and any relevant structural history.
Engine and systems
The auxiliary engine, cooling, transmission, batteries, chargers, pumps, electronics and water systems should work under real operating conditions.
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
What deserves particular attention on a used sailing yacht
Standing rigging
Age, terminals, turnbuckles, shrouds, forestay, chainplates and replacement records where available.
Mast and sail handling
Mast, boom, fittings, furlers, winches, blocks, lines, tracks and load-bearing points.
Sails
Mainsail, genoa, jibs, spinnaker or gennaker: cloth, stitching, UV protection, shape and repairs.
Deck and watertightness
Deck surface, teak or synthetic decking, stanchions, portlights, hatches, leaks and moisture around fittings.
Keel, rudder and underwater body
Keel-to-hull joint, bolts where accessible, rudder, play, antifouling and underwater condition during haul-out.
Auxiliary engine
Cold start, smoke, temperature, cooling, transmission, shaft or saildrive, leaks and documented maintenance.
BY LENGTH
Size changes both the sailing experience and the cost of ownership
Length affects more than interior volume. It also changes sail area, loads, rig and sail sizes, berth and haul-out costs, maintenance and how easily the yacht can be handled with a small crew.
30–35 ftManageable cruising and manageable running costs.
36–42 ftA common balance between space and handling.
43–50 ftMore volume, autonomy and onboard systems.
50+ ftGreater handling, maintenance and infrastructure demands.
PROCESS
How to buy a used sailing yacht
- 1
Define your sailing programme
Area, crew size, time aboard, experience, budget and autonomy requirements.
- 2
Compare like with like
Year and price are only the starting point: rig, sails, engine, deck, electronics, history and recent work matter greatly.
- 3
Viewing and checks
Visual and functional inspection, available documentation and specific questions about maintenance, groundings, haul-outs and rig replacement.
- 4
Sea trial and survey
Where appropriate, test both engine and sail handling and arrange an independent survey with haul-out.
- 5
Contract and ownership transfer
Agree price and conditions, review documentation and coordinate payment, ownership transfer, insurance and handover.
OWNERS
Do you have a sailing yacht to sell?
A good sailing-yacht listing should clearly explain the rig, sails, handling equipment, engine, electronics, maintenance and upgrades. Rig replacement, deck work, haul-outs and relevant invoices are especially useful to document.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions when buying a used sailing yacht
What matters most when inspecting a used sailing yacht?
In addition to the hull and general systems, the rig, standing rigging, sails, keel, rudder, deck watertightness and auxiliary engine deserve specific attention.
Does standing rigging have to be replaced at a fixed age?
There is no single number that applies to every yacht. Material, use, environment, installation, inspections and manufacturer or insurer guidance all matter. Age, history and actual condition should be established.
Is haul-out essential?
For a significant purchase, haul-out allows the underwater body, keel, rudder, propeller, shaft or saildrive to be inspected properly. The exact scope depends on the transaction.
Should the sea trial include sailing?
Whenever practical, yes. It helps assess sail handling, furlers, winches, autopilot, rig behaviour and systems under way, as well as the engine.
Can Fontnautic help if the yacht is not in its own listings?
Yes. We can assess a search, compare boats, arrange viewings and coordinate survey, documentation and other steps where appropriate.
USED SAILING YACHTS
If you are looking for a sailing yacht, start with how you want to use it.
Tell us your approximate size, budget, area and sailing programme. We can then assess the available boats and filter the wider market more effectively.