2004 Ta Chiao Custom Pilothouse Cutter Boat in Newport, RI 02840 US
Built in 2004
Custom Pilothouse Cutter
1 Engine (John Deere)
92 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Built for an experienced yachtsman and designed by Ted Hood / Ted Fontaine, CABOCHON's stout construction, world-class features and attention to detail are evident everywhere, from her robust practical engineering and redundant systems to beautifully book-matched teak joinery and dovetailed drawers. CABOCHON is a remarkable yacht that incorporates numerous desirable features - shoal draft (board up = 6'6"/ board down = 18'), gracious accommodations, performance under sail and comfort at sea, all in one beautiful vessel.
CABOCHON has benefitted from a rolling refit over the last three years which has included Awlgrip hull, decks re-caulked, rig unstepped, and painted with recently inspected standing rigging, electronics, entertainment systems, exterior and interior soft goods, mechanical service, air-conditioning system, hydraulic system, helm station controls, exterior canvas, etc.
She is US duty paid, MECAL approved, and recently commercially registered to allow for a charter program (although never chartered thus far). CABOCHON will continue to turn heads worldwide, no matter where she is sailing, and is currently offered at an exceptional value.
ADDITIONAL SPECS, EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION
Boat Name: Custom Ted Fontaine 92' Pilothouse 2004
Builder: Ta Chao
Designer: Ted Hood - Ted Fontaine
Location: Portsmouth, RI
Displacement Measure:198,000 lbs.
Engine Brand: John Deere, Model: 6-cylinder 6090SFM75 diesel, 375 HP
Hours: 1350
CABOCHON has accommodations for six adults and two children in the owner’s party, with three large private staterooms aft, split-level dining/lounge areas amidships, plus two en-suite cabins forward of the galley for crew. Joinery is finely crafted Euro-style teak with a gloss varnish finish.
The large pilothouse, originally designed for inclement weather, becomes the social center aboard CABOCHON. It is light and airy with excellent visibility. To port is a U-shaped settee and teak table that seats six, great for informal meals, cocktails or just planning the day’s activities. To starboard and forward is the navigation area with throttle and autopilot control, complete with all electronics, nav table and helmsman’s seat. Aft of the nav area is a wet bar and coffee machine.
Entered from the pilothouse down full-sized easy-access stairs and hallway, the master stateroom aft has 1 king (new, 2019) and 1 queen sized berth, port and starboard, a makeup area, two cedar-lined hanging lockers, plenty of storage space and his and hers bathrooms. Port head features a bath tub while the starboard head features an enclosed shower. Opening portholes for ventilation and deck prisms for additional natural light. LCD TV with high-definition satellite and Sonos system(2018). Aft, a centerline companionway leads to a private aft cockpit.
Forward of the master stateroom and separated by a passageway are two guest staterooms, each with en-suite head and stall shower. Both guest staterooms have two twin beds, plus fold-away Pullman berths for children. Both cabins have fillers for the twin beds which convert them to single queens (new, 2019) Both cabins have cedar-lined hanging lockers, plenty of storage space, two opening portholes for ventilation and deck prisms for additional natural light. LCD TVs with high-definition satellite and Sonos system.
The full-beam salon is open to the pilothouse salon, so that the pilothouse windows reach over 50 percent of the salon. Two hatches provide abundant natural light in the salon. To starboard is a dining area for eight. To port is an L-shaped couch with coffee table and a 40′′ LCDTV with high-definition satellite, DVD, and Sonos system. In addition to ample dry storage, there is a built-in wine rack, refrigerator and ice maker.
Forward of the main salon, a sliding teak door, as well as a watertight MCA door, lead to a large, U-shaped galley and crew mess. The fully equipped galley has a large hatch for light and/or fresh air while at anchor, so the running of A/C (new 2019) is often an elective. There are multiple freezer compartments to support “around-the-world” adventuring.
- Broadwater 4-burner propane stove and oven
- KitchenAid cook top (new 2022)
- KitchenAid microwave oven (new 2020)
- KitchenAid dishwasher (new 2016)
- KitchenAid trash compactor
- Sub Zero vertical refrigerator with (2) bottom drawers
- Sub Zero (2) freezer drawers
- Lift-up, under-counter freezer compartment outboard (D.C.)
- Sub-sole freezer compartment (D.C.)
- Miscellaneous small appliances
- Extractor fan and lighting over stove
- Double stainless-steel sinks with retractable faucet
- Corian countertops
- Cork flooring with full carpet (2019)
Two double crew cabins are located forward of the galley. Each cabin has its own sink and toilet and shares a centrally located shower. The crew mess is equipped with its own entertainment center, including LCD TV (2018), with High-Def Satellite, Sonos and Apple TV. Miele washer and Miele dryer are located beside the crew mess for easy access.
Aft of the pilothouse is the primary cockpit which can be fully enclosed and protected with a rigid bimini top, isinglass side curtains, and dodger (2019). There is a U-shaped seating area to port with a teak table that opens for cocktails or on-deck dining. Opposite to starboard is an L-shaped seating area with an additional teak table. Blue cushions with white piping (2019) complement the “Whisper Gray” Awlgrip house, teak trim and teak deck. There is a beverage fridge to port of the companionway and cabinet space to starboard. Aft of the cockpit area is the raised helm area with U-shaped settee around the 54” wheel. The pedestal accommodates navigational instruments, compass, engine controls with toggle controls for easy command and control of all sail handling. CABOCHON can literally be sailed by just one person without leaving the helm. Helm station completely redesigned and rebuilt in 2019 with engraved black face helm panel, new engine controls and MFDs which show engine data, generator start/stop controls, navigational electronics, wind instruments and PTO controls
Aft of the helm station is a private owners’ cockpit, protected by a dodger with settees suitable for sunning or napping. The transom opens into a hydraulic boarding platform with steps and swim ladder and adjacent H&C shower. Boarding via tender is a breeze.
Navigation and communications equipment renewed in 2018
- (4) B&G Zeus 12” MFD’s with Radar, Chart-Plotter, GPS, AIS units
- (2) at helm pedestal and (2) at navigation station
- (2) B&G open array 4kW digital radar scanners
- (2) B&G V60 VHF radios with DSC
- (4) B&G Depth, Wind, Speed, sailing instruments
- (2) in cockpit and (2) at navigation station
- (2) B&G Hydra autopilot at helm and navigation station
- SatCom,
- Starlink installed 2023
- IridiumGO,phone and data
- Thrane & Thrane TT-3020C with GPS
- High-Definition Satellite TV
- Sonos stereo system throughout entire vessel (2018)
- Weather Station Oceans Sea Station 2000 Micro
- EPIRB ACR Global Fix 406 Category 1
Hydraulics are an integrated system designed by Maxpower, system allows the functions to be powered by three sources: Maxpower DC-pump or (2) Rexroth Genset driven PTO’s.
- Entire system completely rebuilt in 2019 including new centerboard ram. hydraulic manifold and all hoses.
- Backstay hydraulics overhauled – 2019
- Centerboard hydraulic ram – 2019
- 81 Kg polished stainless steel CQR anchor with 450’ ½” galvanized all chain rode – 2019
- 63 Kg polished stainless steel Delta anchor - 2019 with 350’ (re-galvanized 2019) chain rode
- Fortress anchor
- Muir hydraulic windlasses mounted under hatch (rebuilt, 2019)
- Hydraulic ram and pumps (2018)
- Solimar flush hatches with solid teak rims (Removed, rebuilt, refinished, & re-installed – 2019
- Teak decks - re-caulked 2021
- Teak bow seat
- Teak stern seats
- Dinghy lift aluminum davits with hydraulic function - rebuilt, 2019, Spectra line for davits
- Hydraulic stern stairs and teak boarding platform
- Hot and cold shower, at stairs
- 8 Deck prisms
- Sturdy, rigid bimini, dodger and connective piece
- Viking 8-person Solas life raft
- Revere 4 person Solas liferaft - 2023
- Hydraulic manifold and all hoses – 2019
- Backstay hydraulics overhauled – 2019
- Centerboard hydraulic ram - 2019)
- Chocks on foredeck for dinghy in addition to davits on the stern
- Custom lifting system for on deck storage including new lifting boom – 2019
- New fire alarm system overhauled in 2019
- 40′′ LCD in salon, 30′′ LCD in master stateroom, 24′′ LCD in crew mess
- High-Definition Satellite TV system – 2018
- Wi-Fi system - 2018)
- Sonos audio system - 2018
- Surround sound in salon with additional speakers in pilothouse, cockpit and aft cockpit
- Separate system in master stateroom
- Apple TV in Aft Cabin, Salon and Crew Mess
- Two Northern Lights 1800 RPM generators 25 kW–(Port - 9600 hrs./ Stbd.- 9900 hrs.).
- Major service including new heat exchangers, injectors rebuilt, raw-water pumps, new hoses – 2024
- 2400 EnerSys TPPL - 2023
- Mastervolt chargers: three 200 amp and one 40 amp charging system – 2019
- 250A Electrodyne alternator on main engine, including spare
- 220-volt single phase 100A Shore Power with transformer
- Cablemaster to store 90’ cable
- 4 KW inverter for house bank - 2019
- 4000W Cotex Inverter - 2023
The composite hull is built in a sandwich structure using Core-cell foam core and E-glass with an additional five layers of Kevlar incorporated for extra strength. The deck and pilothouse are also sandwich construction with E-glass. Centerboard configuration offers minimum draft of 6’-6” with board up and a maximum draft of 18’ with board down.
- Classification: Lloyd’s HCC (Hull Construction Certificate)
- “Midnight Blue” Awlgrip hull (2021) with varnished teak exterior trim
- “Light Gray” Awlgrip nonskid
- Matterhorn White Awlgrip Bootstripe
- Black Seahawk Biocop Bottom
- “Whisper Gray” Awlgrip house
- Integral rub rails with stainless-steel striker
- Four watertight bulkhead
- Teak cap rail with (16) coats of varnish
Large well-laid-out engine room with easy access to all pumps, stand-up headroom around main engine.
- John Deere 6-cylinder Model 6090SFM75, 375 hp engine main engine (1350 hours)turbocharger and heat exchangers overhauled in 2024.
- 90 cm 3-blade Maxprop propeller
- Max Power 35 hp bow thruster - 2019
- Chilled water Marine Air AC system – 2019 including chillers, air handlers and ductwork
- Fire suppression system in engine room – 2019
- Eberspacher diesel heater system - entire system new – 2019
- Sea Recovery Water maker, 60 gph - 110 VAC
- Sea Recovery Water maker, 8 gph – 24 VDC
- Isotherm water heaters
- Fresh Water pumps – 2019
- Fuel polishing system
- Fuel shut off system (new, 2019)
- Shaft seal – 2015
CABOCHON is easily sailed shorthanded with “big boat” systems such as captive winches and hydraulic furling–all sails can be deployed, trimmed, and furled by one person from the helm pedestal. Also unlike boats of her size built of steel or aluminum, her hull is fiberglass with layers of Kevlar for strength and rigidity.
- Rig pulled and fully inspected - 2021
- All rigging removed and fully inspected – 2021
- Lorimar Carbon Fiber mast with 4 spreaders and in-mast furling, “Whisper Gray” Awlgrip
- Spreader lights – 2019
- Navtec rigging and hydraulics
- Backstay hydraulic cylinders rebuilt – 2019
- Hydraulic boom vang (rebuilt cylinder, 2021)
- Rod rigging (new 2015)
- Mast partner with Spartite,
- Spectra running rigging – 2019
Sails:
- North Sails are NPL Tour UltraX NorLam
- 1,944 ft.²North main – 2023
- 828 ft.²North staysail – 2023
- 2,583 ft.²North genoa – 2023
- 204 ft.² two-ply Storm Orange Dacron storm (Halsey Lidgard)
- 527 ft.² two-ply Storm Orange Dacron trysail (Halsey Lidgard)
Captive Winches:
- (4) Nielson-Harken for genoa and staysail
- Magic Trim for mainsheet
- Magic Trim in boom for outhaul
Deck Winches:
- (2) Harken 3-speed MPS/running backstay
- (2) Harken 2-speed halyard/mast winches
- Harken foredeck winch
Furling Gear:
- Reckman – main, staysail and genoa furlers rebuilt - 2021
Artwork and owner’s personal effects.
Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/26 | Initial price | $1,675,000 |
Overview from around the web 2004 Ta Chiao Custom Pilothouse Cutter
The 2004 Ta Chiao Custom Pilothouse Cutter has garnered a positive reputation among boat enthusiasts and owners alike
Customers often praise its robust construction and elegant design, highlighting the quality craftsmanship that Ta Chiao is known for. Many appreciate the spacious and functional pilothouse, which offers excellent visibility and comfort while sailing. The cutter rig configuration is noted for its versatility and ease of handling, making it ideal for both experienced sailors and those new to the boating scene. Feedback frequently points to the boat's stability and performance in various sea conditions, which contributes to a confident sailing experience. Owners also express satisfaction with the interior layout, which combines practicality with a warm, inviting ambiance, perfect for extended cruising or weekend getaways. Overall, the 2004 Ta Chiao Custom Pilothouse Cutter is celebrated for its blend of traditional craftsmanship, modern features, and seaworthiness, making it a favored choice among those seeking a reliable and beautiful vessel for their maritime adventures.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros
Exceptional Craftsmanship: The Ta Chiao Custom Pilothouse Cutter showcases superior craftsmanship with high-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity.
Designed for Comfort: The pilothouse design offers excellent protection from the elements, providing a comfortable steering position as well as a cozy interior living space.
Spacious Interior: With a well-thought-out layout, the interior boasts ample living space, including a generously sized galley, salon, and sleeping quarters, making it ideal for extended cruising or living aboard.
Versatile Sailing Performance: This cutter rig configuration is known for its versatility, providing stability and strong sailing performance in a variety of wind conditions.
Strong Build Quality: Crafted with a solid fiberglass hull, the boat navigates well through challenging waters, offering confidence to sail in more demanding conditions.
Adequate Storage: The design incorporates plenty of storage solutions for gear and supplies, helping keep the living area organized and practical for long voyages. ---
Cons
Maintenance Requirements: Like many boats of similar age and design, the Ta Chiao may require regular maintenance, particularly in aspects such as the rigging or electronics, which can involve additional costs and time.
Specific Handling Needed: While the cutter rigging offers versatility, it may require a sailor with more experience to handle effectively compared to simpler rigs.
Older Technology: Depending on the specific features installed, some onboard technology may be dated compared to newer models, which might not include the latest navigational aids or conveniences.
Available Models: As a custom-built vessel, there may be fewer available options on the market, making it challenging to find identical models with preferred specifications.
Weight Considerations: The solid construction may contribute to a heavier vessel that could impact performance in lighter winds, requiring more effort from the sails to gain speed.
Made For
The 2004 Ta Chiao Custom Pilothouse Cutter is ideally suited for experienced sailors who appreciate quality craftsmanship, comfort, and performance. This vessel appeals to those who seek a reliable cruising yacht for long-distance voyages or leisurely weekends, thanks to its well-designed pilothouse that provides excellent visibility and shelter from the elements. Adventurous sailors will find the Cutter’s strong build and seaworthiness reassuring, making it perfect for traversing diverse marine environments. Additionally, the spacious interior and thoughtful layout cater to families or small groups looking for a versatile sailing experience, whether for entertaining guests or enjoying peaceful solitude on the water. Overall, the Ta Chiao Custom Pilothouse Cutter is perfect for discerning mariners who value safety, style, and a touch of luxury in their seafaring adventures.
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| Price | $1,675,000 | $949,000 | $449,800 | $449,000 | $349,000 | $179,000 |
| Location | Newport | Newport | Newport | Tiverton | Bristol | Portsmouth |
| Nominal Length | 92' | 70' | 64' | 51' | 46' | 98' |
| Beam | 21' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Draft | 18' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | John Deere | YANMAR | Yanmar | - | Yanmar | Cummins |
| Total Engine Power | 375 hp | 240 hp | 135 hp | - | 82 hp | 210 hp |
| Days on Market | 59 | 2 | 190 | 371 | 17 | 12 |
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