$470,000
OFFERED BY
Little Yacht Sales
LOCATION
Seabrook, Texas United States of America
YEAR
1996
LENGTH
56.82 ft.
Condition
Used
Name
Smooth
Year
1996
Make & Model
Taswell 57
Boat type
Sail
Length
56.82 ft.
Fuel Type
Diesel
Location
Seabrook, Texas United States of America
Beam
16.5 ft.
Cabins
3
Draft
6.27 ft.
LWL
46.75 ft.
This 1996 Taswell 56 features many desirable traits for Bluewater cruising. Smooth offers a three-cabin layout that includes a spacious owner’s cabin, an oversized galley, huge main salon, a full-size, walk-in engine room, and a tremendous amount of storage space, inside and on deck. For short-handed sailing, her rig is fully electrified for ease of set-up while the bow thruster and oversized engine make docking a breeze. Many updates/upgrades were done between 2021 and 2024.
See the full details for more information and Call the Listing Broker today!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Smooth is hull #12 of the popular Bill Dixon-designed Taswell 56. She has only had two owners and has never been “south”. She has been in Texas all her life and was regarded to be the best factory equipped Taswell 56 to leave the factory with every option. A Texas boat her whole life, she consequently has low hours on her optional Yanmar 140 hp (510 hours) and her Northern Lights Gen (200 hours). She also had 2’ taken out of her rig in the middle to lower the draft to fit under our 73’ Kemah/Seabrook, TX bridge. She also has a more custom layout featuring three cabins and two heads with separate shower layout and a full size, walk-in engine room. Read more details below and see the layout in pictures.
Her rig includes an hydraulic furling head sail and in-mast furled main as well as electric two-speed #66 primary winches and an electric mainsheet winch. Her set-up is as easy as you can get for this size boat, making her easier to sail than most much smaller boats. All the control buttons for furling sails are at the helm.
In addition, she has the oversized 140hp Yanmar diesel and bow thruster that makes docking a breeze, even if you are sailing short-handed.
In 2022 (see list below of full items done) her teak side decks were removed and awlgrip with non- skid was added. The only teak left on Smooth’s deck is the inlaid teak section in front of the mast. Her cockpit and swim transom still sport the original teak features.
LIST OF REPAIRS AND UPGRADES COMPLETED SINCE 2021
INTERIOR LAYOUT (See pictures for the exact layout)
Smooth has a large bow guest cabin with two hanging lockers and a port side cabin sporting upper/ lower bunks and a hanging locker. Both guest cabins share a head with a separate shower.
Aft to starboard, the galley runs the length of the starboard side (see details below). Aft of the galley, the very large nav station is located within the walkway to the aft cabin.
The salon is to port and features a J-shaped settee with a large table. There is enough space across from the settee to add extra chairs to seat additional guests comfortably. Aft of the dinette, there is a full-size door to the walk-in engine room. The engine room also has full access from the walk-through to the owners' stateroom, offering easy access to both sides of the engine.
Aft of the nav station is the owners' stateroom which features a centerline queen berth and an ensuite head with a separate shower. There is ample storage with two large hanging lockers. The boat has numerous overhead hatches with teak screens and opening portlights and a bazillion cabinets and cubbies for storage.
This boat is not set up for sleeping ten nor was she designed to need ten to sail her. Smooth is set up for six people to cruise in comfort. Additionally, with all her furling and push button powered rig, she only requires one to two persons to sail her safely and efficiently.
GALLEY
The long galley stretches along the starboard side, from the main bulkhead to the companionway. Most everything from the dishwasher area and stove/oven has teak covers so that the galley blends in so well that it looks hidden. The amount of counter space is exceptional and there are numerous storage lockers, along with large refrigerator and freezer compartments; all of which are ideal for long-range, self-sufficient cruising. Additional features include:
NAV STATION
Just aft of the galley, along the starboard walkway, is a large, C-shaped nav station desk with an upholstered swivel/sliding chair. The design offers abundant countertop space for working and numerous storage lockers. The main switch panels are located here with the nav instruments at eye level. This position is ideally close to the helm. Also, conveniently, there is also engine access in the starboard walkway.
MASTER STATEROOM
The spacious owners’ stateroom is located aft of the nav station. This private space features a centerline, queen-sized berth, and an ensuite head with a separate shower stall. Two large hanging lockers act as “his” and “hers” closets.
GUEST STATEROOMS
Lovely guest quarters with centerline berth. Double hanging closet; large under berth storage. Two cabinets each with two shelves. Shelving that runs the full length along the berth. Ensuite forward head entry. Hanging mirror attached to the wall. Large overhead hatch with built-in teak screens. Reading lights. Two opening ports with screens.
A bunk room with a single bunk on top and a single bunk on bottom. Both bunks have built-in lee clothes. Overhead hatch with a built-in screen and blackout slider. One opening port. Cabinets at each end of the upper bunk. Storage under the lower bunk and a large hanging closet. Reading lights are available for both bunks.
HEADS
Smooth has two heads, both with separate shower stalls and a bench. Both heads offer an abundance of storage space.
Entry is through the aft stateroom on port side. Separate shower stall with bench. Jabsco electric 12V fresh or saltwater flush. Storage cabinets above and below the sink. Opening side port with screen.
Two entries – one door from hallway and second door from V-berth. Separate shower stall with bench. Jabsco electric 12v fresh or saltwater flush. Storage cabinets above and below the sink. Opening side port with a screen. Overhead hatch with screen. Large enclosed, three-shelf cabinet in shower.
ELECTRICAL
WALK DOWN TRANSOM
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
COVERS / ENCLOSURES
MAST
DECK HARDWARE / FITTINGS
ENGINE / MACHINERY
TANKAGE
SAILS
Engine Count
1
Engine Horse Power
140.00
Engine Hours
510.00
HULL
Ballast
19600
Hull Material
fiberglass
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Air Conditioning
Yes
Bow Thruster
Yes
Generator
Yes
OTHER
Double Berths
2
Single Berths
1
Bridge Clearance Meters
21.95
Displacement(kgs)
48500
Dry Weight
66000
Engine Year
1996
Engine Type
Inboard
Fuel Capacity Gal
190
Fuel Tanks Capacity
719.23 liters
Generator Kw
12.00
Generator Hours
200.00
No of Heads
2
Holding Tank Gal
25
Holding Tanks Capacity
94.64 liters
Water Capacity Gal
230
Water Tanks Capacity
870.64 liters
The Taswell 57 is 57 feet long and has a 17 feet beam and can hold up to 190 gallons of fuel and 230 gallons of water. This 1996 diesel Taswell 57 powered by Yanmar 4LH-TE with 140.00 horsepower. The Taswell 57 is made of fiberglass. This vessel comes equipped with air conditioning, bow thruster, generator .
$128,900
LENGTH:
51.67 ft.
|
YEAR:
1982
LOCATION:
KEMAH, Texas
OFFERED BY:
Little Yacht Sales
LENGTH:
54.99 ft.
|
YEAR:
2025
LOCATION:
Kemah, Texas
OFFERED BY:
Little Yacht Sales
$250,000
LENGTH:
61.52 ft.
|
YEAR:
1982
LOCATION:
Kemah, Texas
OFFERED BY:
Little Yacht Sales
$899,999
LENGTH:
63.25 ft.
|
YEAR:
2001
LOCATION:
Kemah, Texas
OFFERED BY:
Little Yacht Sales
LENGTH:
60.01 ft.
|
YEAR:
2025
LOCATION:
Kemah, Texas
OFFERED BY:
Little Yacht Sales
$249,900
LENGTH:
50.59 ft.
|
YEAR:
1994
LOCATION:
Freeport, Texas
OFFERED BY:
Little Yacht Sales
P.O.A.
LENGTH:
56.5 ft.
|
YEAR:
1970
LOCATION:
Fort Pierce, Florida
OFFERED BY:
United Yacht Sales
$276,800
LENGTH:
56.0 ft.
|
YEAR:
2003
LOCATION:
Portsmouth, RI,
OFFERED BY:
Bluenose Yacht Sales
$319,000
LENGTH:
44.0 ft.
|
YEAR:
1999
LOCATION:
Deltaville, Virginia
OFFERED BY:
Annapolis Sailyard
No image available
$1,400,000
LENGTH:
56.99 ft.
|
YEAR:
2023
LOCATION:
Sag Harbor,
OFFERED BY:
FYI Yachts
$2,599,000
LENGTH:
56.99 ft.
|
YEAR:
2023
LOCATION:
MIAMI, Florida
OFFERED BY:
Wave Marine Group
$549,900
LENGTH:
56.99 ft.
|
YEAR:
2017
LOCATION:
Fort Lauderdale FL
OFFERED BY:
Denison Yacht Sales
Little Yacht Sales offers a professional yacht brokerage experience with over 150 years of experience. The team focuses on providing clients with the best advice, expertise, and service before, during, and after the sale. They have a unique approach to finding, listing, and selling sailboats and power yachts, and have one of the oldest Florida Yacht Brokers Licenses. They have four locations in Texas and Florida, and are committed to 100% client satisfaction.