1998 Custom Kurt Hughes 49

1998 Kurt Hughes 49 | Tou Tai

Tou Tai is a remarkable 49-foot sailing catamaran, designed for long distance cruising while delivering both performance and comfort. A true standout in her class, this three-cabin vessel has been meticulously cared for by her original owner since new, always used privately and never chartered, and has extensively explored the waters of Southeast Asia.

Built to withstand the rigors of long-range cruising while remaining light and fast, Tou Tai’s hulls were constructed using triple planking, cylinder-moulded and vacuum-bagged for superior strength-to-weight ratio, then epoxy-coated and glassed over with a WEST system and beautifully faired and finished with a durable polyurethane paint system that has been expertly maintained.

The interior is light, spacious, and inviting, finished in high-gloss white to create a serene, ‘zen’ atmosphere and enhance the sense of space and light. The small cockpit, with its central helm station, opens into the airy saloon and galley through two folding weather doors, allowing for great ventilation with fully-opening forward-facing windows for optimal airflow.

The well-appointed galley features a double stainless-steel sink with both fresh and seawater foot-pumps, a 2-burner gas stove, 12v fridge, and a stylish high-gloss varnished timber dining table. Forward on the bridgedeck, a full-width settee offers additional seating and ample storage beneath. There is also a 12v freezer and well-equipped chart table with GPS/AIS, a chart plotter and VHF radio.

The guest hull on the port side features one double bed, a single bunk midship, and a bathroom, while the owner’s hull to starboard includes a fore-and-aft cabin, a library, wardrobe and bathroom.

Staying true to the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) philosophy, Tou Tai has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind. The vessel’s systems are very straightforward, enabling you to make repairs almost anywhere in the world without specialized tools or services.

Overall, she features minimal electrical systems - another key advantage for long-term cruising in remote areas. For example, the gravity-fed toilets in each hull eliminate the need for electric pumps, and the only electrical pumps onboard are for the freshwater deck shower, seawater washdown and engine compartment bilge pumps.

Despite her 49-foot length and 29-foot beam, Tou Tai remains impressively light, with a displacement of just 5,450kg in lightship condition and 8,165kg when fully loaded. Her fractional tripod rig and rotating mast, combined with her lightweight design, sleek hulls, and massive daggerboards, give her excellent speed and agility.

In fact, Tou Tai outpaces many production yachts, making her a fast and efficient cruiser. Should the need arise, raising the daggerboards allows her to be safely beached, and also offers versatility in shallow, remote locations.

Tou Tai is the ideal choice for sailors seeking a sturdy, lightweight, and simple catamaran with fast cruising capabilities. Whether you're planning long-distance voyages or exploring exotic locales, this vessel is ready to take you places in style and comfort.

Inventory - Tou Tai

Vessel Name - Tou Tai

Make - Kurt Hughes

Model - 49

Year - 1998

Length - 14.94m / 49ft                

Beam - 8.84m / 29ft                    

Draft rudders up - 1.37m / 4.50ft                          

Draft rudders down - 1.68m / 5.50ft                    

Draft boards down - 2.38m / 7.80ft                     

Air Height - 18.29m / 60ft                         

Displacement - 5,440 Kg / 12,000lbs

Fuel Capacity - 720 L

Water Capacity - 1,540 L

Hull Material - Luan Marine Ply 3 layers, epoxy and fibreglass WEST system

Deck Material - Luan Marine Ply, epoxy & fibreglass

Designer - Kurt Hughes

Builder - Boatshop Philippines Inc.

Place of Registration – London, UK

Registration Number - 901731

Registration Expiry - 21 February 2029

Number of Helms & Position - 1

Lying - Thailand

Last Antifouling - November 2024. Black antifouling paint

Engines

Number of Engines - 2

Engine Make - Yanmar

Engine Model - 4JH2E, 4 Cylinder diesel

Horsepower - 51 Hp / 37 kW

1st Engine Number - 10773 - Port side

1st Engine Hours - 2,819 Hrs

2nd Engine Number - 10793 - Starboard side

2nd Engine Hours - 2,819 Hrs

Last Service - 2020 Port side & 2022 Starboard side

Fuel Consumption - Approximately 2.75 L / Hr / Engine

Fuel Type - Diesel

Maximum Speed - 8-9 Knots

Cruise Speed - 7 Knots

Propellers - 3 Blade feathering

Drive Type - Shaft with flexible coupling

Steering System - Hydraulic with kick-up rudders

Accommodation

Cabins - 4

Single Berths - 3

Double Berths - 2

Bathrooms

Showers - 1

Heads - 2

Heads Type - Lavac manual seawater flush

Galley

Galley Location - Saloon aft

Refrigeration - Front loaded 12v

Freezer - Top loaded 12v

Stove - Local 2 burner gas

Sink - 2 Stainless steel

Electronics

Depth Sounder - Lowrance HDS7 at chart table, Raymarine at helm

Autopilot - Raymarine P70

Wind Instruments - Raymarine I60

AIS Auto ID System - Vespermarine AIS transceiver, GPS / AIS display

GPS - 1 Matsutec, 1 Garrmin GPS 72H handheld

VHF - Icom IC-M330

VHF - Icom IC-M1V, Standard Horizon HX300

Stereo - JVC KD-BT1

Batteries

Battery House - 2 LifePO4 180Ah

Battery Engine - From house bank

Inverter - Heart Interface Freedom 20

Battery Charger - Victron BlueSolar 100/30, 100/50 Victron BlueSolar MPPT

Electrical Equipment

Solar Panels - 4

Inverter - Heart Interface Freedom 20

Alternator - 2 Engine mounted 55A

Shore Power - 2 x 220v / 50A

Sail Inventory

Mast Material - Wood & Epoxy

Standing Rig Material - Stainless steel wire Dyform rig

Standing Rig Age - 2016

Age of Sails - 2024

Main Sails - Fully battened, 2 reefs. Dacron crosscut, 63.17m2

Headsails - 140% roller furling Genoa. Dacron crosscut, 30.67m2

Screecher / Gennaker - 80m2 Spinnaker hardly ever used, 1 Screecher rarely used

Bowsprit - Yes

Furlers - 1

Winches - 7 Enkes

Notes - Bosun's Chair

Safety Equipment

Bilge Electric - 4 Low-level 12v submersible bilge pumps

Life Jackets - 11

Life Ring - 2 Horseshoe type, 1 Plastic ring

Fire Extinguisher - 2 Dry chemical 1 Kg, Fire rating 2A-2B, 2 Fire blankets

Ground Tackle

Anchor - Galvanized CQR-type anchor, Weight 27 Kgs

Chain / Rope - 3/8" 50m Galvanized chain with 50m rode

Spare Anchor - Galvanized 9 Kg

Chain / Rope - Rodes for spare anchors in deck lockers

Windlass - 12v Lofrans Tigres

Deck Gear & Accessories

Tender - 2 Cholamark 2.60m / 8.53ft

Tender Outboard - 2 Yamaha 3Hp 2-stroke, 1 Yamaha 5Hp 2-stroke

Deck Wash - 12v Seawater pump for deck & anchor wash

Deck Shower - 12v Freshwater pump for single deck shower

Enclosures - Full sunbrella foredeck awning

BBQ - Force 10 stainless steel

Mooring Lines / fenders - Adequately provided

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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