The Ta Chiao 56 CT is a beautifully built, heavy-displacement center-cockpit ketch, designed for long-distance cruising in comfort and safety. Built by the renowned Ta Chiao Shipyard in Taiwan, she combines classic lines and solid construction with generous interior volume and elegant teak joinery.
She underwent a comprehensive refit in 2020, including extensive upgrades to systems, and interior finishes, presenting her today in excellent condition and ready for bluewater adventures.
Her layout features a spacious full-beam aft owner’s cabin with ensuite, two forward double guest cabins sharing a large head with shower, a bright and comfortable main saloon, and a well-equipped U-shaped galley ideal for extended cruising. The secure center cockpit, wide side decks, and versatile ketch rig ensure safe and manageable handling in all conditions.
A true ocean-going classic — offering timeless style, reliability, and liveaboard comfort.
Please contact Ancasta Palma for more information and full specifications.
Rig
Ketch
KETCH RIG
New rig installed in 2025.
New sails from 2020 including mainsail, genoa, mizzen, asymmetric spinnaker and staysail (inner jib).
Lewmar winches 2-speed winches x8
NAVIGATION
Raymarine navigation system throughout with plotter in cockpit and at chart table.
Autopilot, radar, VHF radio, and AIS transceiver.
ICOM IC-M700PRO HF/SSB
All equipment new from 2020.
ENTERTAINMENT
Music system with radio and MP3 connectivity.
SAFETY
Liferaft for twelve persons. Twelve lifejackets. Lifebuoy. EPIRB.
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room and additional 4 portable extinguisher.
EXTRAS
Air conditioning. Davits for tender. Passarelle. Search light.
Stainless steel anchor with 100m chain
ENGINE DOOSAN L136 165HP - Single diesel engine NEW FROM 2020
Fixed three-blade propeller
ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
Panda Fisher 1600 Generator
8x Board batteries
1x Engine battery
2x Victron chargers
1x Inverter
230V plugs throughout
Solar panels
TANKAGE
2x 650L fuel tanks
2x 300L fresh water
2x 100L holding
TA CHIAO 56 CT
Built by Ta Chiao Ship Building Co., Ltd. in Taiwan in 1992.
Refitted in 2020 in Marbella.
CONSTRUCTION
White GRP Hull and superstructure
Teak laid decks & in cockpit
LOA 16.50m
BEAM 4.70m
DRAFT 2.25m