Taiwan

Ta Chiao Chou Yacht Building Co Ltd

The 28.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. Ltd (Company)">Ta Chiao Bros</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cabochon28.04m (91'12&quot;)Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. Ltd2004">Cabochon</a> is currently on the market with Brian Commette of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/cabochon/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Cabochon for sale</a> blends classic exterior aesthetics with contemporary interiors to create a luxurious vessel under 30-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329700/image/large-b8c0d5836debfcd6db410c2fe04ecd95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329700">Launched in 2004, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cabochon28.04m (91'12&quot;)Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. Ltd2004">Cabochon</a> was built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyds</a> HCC standards by her Taiwanese builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. Ltd (Company)">Ta Chiao Bros Yacht Building Co.</a> Sporting a resilient Corecell, Kevlar reinforced and epoxy resin hull, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> ensures high levels of durability and performance on the water. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cabochon28.04m (91'12&quot;)Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. Ltd2004"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235878/image/large-ce069ab146b937f2f070f7a96375fc47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235878">Cabochon</a> exudes elegance and sophistication with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/70" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fontaine Design Group (Company)">Fontaine Design Group</a>. She features varnished teak bulkheads and cabinetry throughout, with white panel overheads, and polished teak soles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235872/image/large-e263852fb9b331da7e0f6b0b80da71bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235872"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235873/image/large-1aa7f9d7fadea84e5e9ad63c3344163f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235873">Her raised main saloon includes a raised deckhouse, complete with comfortable dinette seating and a comprehensive helm station, offering panoramic 270-degree views. The lower saloon area is furnished with a formal dining area and an L-shaped sofa for guests to relax.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cabochon28.04m (91'12&quot;)Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. Ltd2004"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329721/image/large-8dad7f690f8ffe559437557ed7a7ada6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329721"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329722/image/large-fa61df308e4b5fc63e6b041b00c099c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329722"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329723/image/large-3ca9eb9a0e8604bac93d78237db08c96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329723">Cabochon</a> can comfortably accommodate up to six guests, with her full-beam owner's stateroom situated aft, adorned with a private cockpit and a luxurious queen berth. The remaining staterooms can be converted to meet the guest’s needs as either a twin or a single king-sized berth with a Pullman above. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329727/image/large-85269baece9e45875f6991dd977b7fab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329727">Since 2020, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> has benefitted from an extensive rolling refit, which has seen updates made to her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Awlgrip (Company)">Awgrip</a> hull, Starlink connectivity, North tri-radial sails, – main, genoa, and jib – as well as new MarineAir chillers and a modernised electronics suite. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329716/image/large-0d92c3defc92d0f15198672701fe56aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329716"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329714/image/large-0d7333e4b822f42e1c716211b521fc9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329714">Additional improvements made to Cabochon include a new stovetop and microwave, air horn, cockpit canvas and Eisenglass, a hydraulic system overhaul, life raft replacement, and meticulous engine room detailing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329709/image/large-d84241f78ffa87a9763064b8335f5cf5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329709"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329706/image/large-c99160afd9c46ddfe68d5a78547605f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329706">Her centerline helm includes all sail handling controls and offers walk-through access to either side, comfortable seating, and a beverage fridge. The wide, uncluttered decks of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ta-chiao-bro/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Ta Chiao Bros yacht for sale</a> allow for ease of movement, while a second cockpit aft as the owner’s private retreat, with easy access to the water or tender via a folding transom platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329701/image/large-1db570b9a1989cabbe16fee0a308b6ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329701">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cabochon28.04m (91'12&quot;)Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. Ltd2004">Cabochon</a> is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Deere (Company)">John Deere</a> engine, providing her with a top speed of 12 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 11 knots.

28m Ta Chiao Bros sailing yacht Cabochon for sale

The 28.04-metre Ta Chiao Bro sailing yacht Cabochon is currently on the market with Brian Commette of Northrop & Johnson.

28m Ta Chiao Bros sailing yacht Cabochon on the market 

The 28.04-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cabochon28.04m (91'12&quot;)">Cabochon</a> has been sold, Northrop &amp; Johnson has today announced. Built by the Taiwanese shipyard Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co. in 2004, she was designed in her entirety by Ted Fontaine and underwent a significant refit in 2015.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/36178/image/large-4830305ef2ff16a76c952a02289cd58b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36178">Cabochon was built for an experienced owner with an engineering background, two attributes that ensured the yacht had a shoal draft, reliable upwind performance and comfort at sea. She accommodates up to six guests across three en-suite staterooms and can be sailed by a team of just two.&nbsp;Cabochon was sold with Northrop &amp; Johnson’s Brian Commette representing the seller in collaboration with Chet Hartshorn of Wellington Yacht Partners. Dolf Haffenoffer at Churchill Yacht Partners introduced the buyer in the deal. At the time of sale, she was listed at an asking price of $2,300,000.&nbsp;

The 28m Taiwanese sailing yacht Cabochon sold 

The Warwick 45 meter sloop offers a simple clean design expression with large open deck space and single level main saloon with eye level seating, bar, dining for eight and large sliding roof. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124868/image/large-24aa9fec47f4f39c23dd7ee82f2b5a9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124868">A full width master stateroom aft with separate office and spacious ensuite and two guest staterooms are located below decks aft. There is also an alternative layout option that offers another two cabins. The engine room incorporates twin 405 hp engines with separate generator, laundry and freezer rooms forward. A large galley and accommodation for captain and six crew complete the lower deck arrangement. On deck forward is a five meter tender recessed into the coachhouse and a large lazarrette and stern platform aft with crew tender and toys.