Description

Completely rebuilt ocean going, classic, long keel ketch rigged yacht designed by Bob Perry. Ready to go for 2021 season, most likely the only up to date CT 54 in Europe, one of only 100 ever built.
Rebuilt in 2012 to 2014. During the rebuild all technical & mechanical items very rebuilt or replaced.
The interior was redone to a high standard but true to the original design, superb varnished teak interior, sanded back to raw wood where required, panels exchanged.
“This is a new-ish boat in an old hull”
Boat meticulously maintained by live board boat builder/skipper/engineer and wife.

EU VAT paid in Spain in 2003, Class 1 UK registration,
Length on deck 54’; 16.24 m
LOA 62’ ; 18.94 m
GRP hull, ca 4-5 cm thickness
Full length keel, 8.5 tons originally added lead in the keel for improved stability
Ketch rigged

3 cabins, 6 births, 2 heads with shower
Galley with dinette
Salon with settee, large table and two armchairs
Separate navigation room/office

Sailing tech:
During this rebuild all chain plates refitted and new solid teak, bronze covered rubbing strikes both sides were mounted.
New spars, vangs and standing rigging was installed, and three sails replaced. Self-tacking jib and main sails, sheeted mizzen sail made by Van Vliet Sailmaker in Netherlands
Genoa furling gear with continuous line and electric capstan winch for a heavyweight Hood sail
Genneka/asymmetric spinnaker with its sheets, whisker pole
In mast furling on main and mizzen masts
Two decklights on each mast
Electric winches at foot of both masts, all usual winches in place.

Navigation
The complete navigation equipment was installed 2015, compass, one set Brooks & Gatehouse with N2K connectivity, including 4G radar, one set Raymarine instruments as back up.
N2K B&G wind and direction sender on top of main mast
N2K to USB connection to computer, Actisence
Simrad autopilot controlled by two independent B&G plotters.
Hydraulic steering revised, new pipes, pump, cylinder and valves.


Mechanical
Perkins engine 135 hp and gearbox completely rebuilt 2014, correctly sized bronze propeller installed 2019. New engine instruments and engine controls 2012
145 Amp marine alternator 2015
Shaft and its cutlass bearings replaced and volvo seal
Aquadrive flexible coupling installed 2018
Aft bearing bulkhead re-newed as well as a new bulkhead for Aquadrive build in.
Shaft-bearing bulkhead replaced, 2018, new in fibreglass

Kohler generator 7EFKOZD 7 kW, 1500 rpm in sound shield box, 2014, less than 100 hrs. Water separator to avoid water noise from exhaust while running.

Automatic fire extinguisher
Exhausts and fittings for both engine and generator replaced

Bow thuster repaired and overhauled, new controls fitted and wired.

All seven tanks replaced, each fitted with a N2K tank gauge.


Safety equipment
RIB tender with Yamaha outboard 6 hp 2015
6 person container liferaft 2015, valid until 2023
Emergency tiller
LED navigation lights
AIS B sender transciever
VHF DSC radio B&G with handheld daughter unit
Portable VHF DSC radio
Navitec
Weatherfax
EPRIB
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
Two anchors, Lofrans Windlass, motor 1.8 kW replaced in 2017, large heavy S/S plate fitted under anchor winch. Chain locker painted with epoxy 2017
Dan bouy
2 horse shoe life rings with lights
6 lifejackets with harness
One lifejacket with Man Over Board AIS sender, and harness
Jack stays and safety lines


Domestic
New freezer and fridge 12v compressors and cold plates, 2012
Electric marine Force 10 cooker with oven, 2014
Alcantara upholstery, salon and dinette, light grey
Master cabin with made to measure marine sprung mattresses, 1.90x2.00 m
Teak interior varnish in good to excellent condition
All internal doors new solid brass handles fitted


Eberspaecher Airtronic diesel heating, 2014
Two Dometic reversible air conditioning units each 12000 BTU
Washing machine, 3 kg, 2014
Two Jabsco electric marine heads 2014
220 V water heater, can be connected to main engine

General

Teak passerelle
Swimming/entering ladder, teak
Davits

All underwater seacocks and skin fittings replaced and all pipes, clips as well as pumps replaced, 2012
All taps and shower fittings replaced
The entire cockpit teak capping was replaced 2014. Cockpit winches where removed and new brackets made that hide the bolts in a S/S plate to avoid damage to cockpit cushions. Upholstery renewed as needed.

All deck hatches replaced, two new hatches added to the main salon for extra light.
Teak deck replaced as needed.

Superstructure taken back and painted 2013, all nine windows re-bedded
Hull painted in 2016
Master cabin with made to measure marine sprung mattresses, 1.90x2.00 m
All internal doors new solid brass handles fitted
External long range WiFi antenna, external TV all-round aerial

We have enjoyed this magnificent our Ta Chiao CT 54 Bob Perry ketch for quite a few years, she has taken us all around Europe. Health and age require of us to hand her over to her next caretaker.

Specifications

Engine(s)

Side view

Transom

Bow

Companionway

Carving

Galley

Salon

Master cabin

Quarter cabin

Navigation room

Location Map