About This Vessel
This 1992 Taswell 43 All Season, measures 43 ft, and is located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, powered by Yanmar 4JH-TE 75.00HP.
Rare Pilothouse Motorsailer with Inside/Outside Steering, Rebuilt Engine, Newer Sails, Generator, Solar, Air Conditioning, Diesel Heat, and Extensive Recent Electronics UpgradesONWARD is a rare and highly capable 1992 Taswell 43 All Season, designed by Bill Dixon and built by the highly regarded Ta Shing Yacht Building yard. Known for their robust construction, finely finished interiors, and serious bluewater capability, Taswell yachts have earned a loyal following among knowledgeable cruising sailors. The 43 All Season is an especially desirable model, offering the comfort and protection of a true pilothouse motorsailer with both inside and outside steering stations.Her raised saloon and elevated dinette provide panoramic visibility while seated, a notably practical and comfortable feature for owners who value protection, warmth, and visibility underway or at anchor. The center cockpit is secure and well protected, while the interior arrangement offers two private staterooms, two ensuite heads, a spacious aft owner’s cabin, a well-equipped galley, and generous storage throughout.ONWARD has benefited from substantial recent investment, including a rebuilt Yanmar 75 hp diesel with approximately 120 hours since rebuild, new Quantum sails, updated Raymarine electronics, new Standard Horizon VHF with AIS, new Furuno GPS, new Victron inverter and monitoring, Starlink, solar, updated LED lighting, and hydraulic steering system work completed in 2024. Her Leisure Furl in-boom furling, cutter rig, 5'6" Scheel keel, 62' bridge clearance, generator, air conditioning, Espar diesel heat, arch, davits, and low-maintenance exterior make her especially appealing for owners seeking a capable cruising yacht that can be handled comfortably and lived aboard for extended periods.With her protected center cockpit, inside helm, shoal draft, ICW-friendly rig height, and true pilothouse comfort, ONWARD is well positioned for East Coast, Bahamas, seasonal liveaboard, and long-range cruising. She is a distinctive offering for buyers seeking the rare combination of sailing performance, motorsailer practicality, and recent systems investment.Key Features:10' Avon tenderTorqeedo 1103 electric outboard, reported never usedStainless steel davitsOutboard rail mountBill Dixon design built by Ta Shing Yacht BuildingElevated saloon/dinette with panoramic visibility while seatedCenter cockpit design with secure, protected helm positionYanmar 75 hp turbo diesel rebuilt in 2020 with approximately 120 hours since rebuildNorthern Lights 5 kW generatorNEW fully battened Quantum cruising laminate mainsail, 135% genoa, and staysail - 2022Leisure Furl in-boom furling systemCutter rig with Harken furling genoa and self-tacking staysailNEW Raymarine Axiom Pro displays at upper and lower helmsNEW Standard Horizon VHF with Bluetooth RAM, AIS, integrated GPS, NMEA 2000, and 30W hailerNEW Furuno GP39 GPS at lower helmNEW StarlinkNEW Victron Multiplus II 12/3000 inverter and Victron Energy monitor with remote accessNEW Victron Super Cycle batteries: one starting battery and three house batteriesNEW 400W CMP shade-tolerant solar panels with smart controllerHydraulic steering at both helms rebuilt in 2024, including rudder ram16,000 BTU air conditioning/heat pumpEspar diesel heaterStainless steel radar arch, davits, and BBQ grillMaxwell 3500 windlass with dual controlTwo Bruce anchors with 200' of 3/8" BBB chain and Ultra swivel10' Avon tender with Torqeedo 1103 electric outboard5'6" Scheel keel and 62' bridge clearance for ICW capability It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
INTERIOR ACCOMODATIONS AND LAYOUT
ONWARD features a practical two-stateroom, two-head layout arranged around a protected pilothouse and raised saloon. Her interior is bright, warm, and functional, with large windows, excellent seated visibility, a protected lower helm station, and the craftsmanship expected from Ta Shing Yacht Building.Four steps down from the companionway is the lower helm station with hydraulic steering, throttle control, and a complete navigation suite. One step up to port is the saloon, with panoramic windows and a comfortable U-shaped settee that provides excellent visibility while seated. Forward is a private guest cabin with Pullman berth and ensuite head with shower. Aft, through the galley, is the owner’s stateroom with a centerline queen berth, seating, vanity, generous cabinetry, hanging lockers, and ensuite head with shower/bathtub.Interior Styling and Additional Features:Raised saloon with panoramic windowsU-shaped saloon settee with excellent visibilityLower helm station with hydraulic steering and throttle controlSpacious aft owner’s stateroom with seating, vanity, and centerline queen berthAft ensuite head with shower and bathtubPrivate forward guest stateroom with Pullman berthForward ensuite head and showerForward head includes large storage cabinets above the chain locker and behind vanity mirrorsEntertainment center in main saloonTop and front-loading refrigeratorIndependent deep freezerEight opening hatchesThirteen opening portsCabinets, lockers, and generous storage throughoutMAIN SALOONThe raised saloon aboard ONWARD is one of the defining features of the Taswell 43 All Season. Large pilothouse windows provide panoramic visibility from the dinette, creating a bright and secure living area that is exceptionally useful in cooler climates, offshore passages, and shoulder-season cruising.Raised saloon arrangementPanoramic visibility through large pilothouse windowsU-shaped settee to portElevated seating with visibility while seatedEntertainment centerExcellent natural light and ventilationStorage lockers and cabinetryAccess forward to guest stateroom and aft to galley/owner’s stateroomMASTER STATEROOMThe aft owner’s stateroom provides a spacious private cabin with a centerline queen berth, seating, vanity, generous cabinetry, and ensuite head access.Centerline queen berthSeating areaVanityHanging lockersStorage cabinetryAccess through galley from main saloonMaster HeadThe master head is ensuite to the aft owner’s stateroom and includes both shower and bathtub functionality.Ensuite aft headShower and bathtubGroco brass-body marine toiletStorage cabinetryVIP STATEROOMThe forward guest stateroom provides a private Pullman berth arrangement with ensuite head access and useful storage.Pullman berthPrivate forward cabinStorage lockers and cabinetryAccess to forward ensuite headVIP HeadThe forward guest head is ensuite to the VIP stateroom and includes shower facilities and additional storage.Forward ensuite head with showerStorage cabinets above chain lockerVanity with mirror-fronted storageGroco brass-body marine toilet
GALLEY
The galley is positioned aft and down from the raised saloon, providing a secure and functional offshore-style workspace with refrigeration, freezer capacity, propane cooking, and generous storage.Force 10 gimbaled four-burner stove, oven, and broiler110V freezer with holding plate, top-loading110V refrigerator with holding plate, top and front-loadingCountertop refrigeration monitorsMicrowaveManual foot pumpDeep double stainless steel sink with countertop insertsTwo 10 kg propane tanks for stove, oven, and BBQNew plumbing for watermaker
NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS
NAVIGATION STATIONONWARD’s lower helm functions as both an inside steering station and protected navigation area. The space includes hydraulic steering, throttle control, and a complete set of navigation and communications equipment.Lower helm stationHydraulic steeringMorse engine controlNEW Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro displayNEW Furuno GP39 GPS with USB to laptopNEW Standard Horizon VHF with Bluetooth RAM, AIS, integrated GPS, NMEA 2000, 30W hailer, and speaker microphoneNEW teak electronics panel - 2023Old wiring removed - 2023ELECTRONIC SYSTEMSONWARD has received extensive recent electronics upgrades at both helm stations, including Raymarine multifunction displays, radar, autopilot equipment, VHF/AIS communications, GPS, Starlink, stereo, and television/monitor equipment.NEW Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro display at lower helmNEW Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro display at upper helmNEW Raymarine autopilot control at upper helmNEW Raymarine wind, speed, and depth multifunction display at upper helmRaymarine RAM, autopilot kit, and rudder feedback under owner’s stateroom berthRaymarine Doppler Quantum 2 radomeNEW masthead wind transducerNEW Furuno GP39 GPS with USB to laptop at lower helmNEW Standard Horizon VHF with Bluetooth RAM, AIS, integrated GPS, NMEA 2000, 30W hailer, and speaker microphoneNEW StarlinkNEW Garmin Fusion stereo with Bluetooth streaming, connected to TV and piano/synthesizerNEW 21" Sharp TV/monitorMasthead lightning arrestor connected to below-water ground plateCustomized upper and lower helms with teak electronics panels - 2023HELM STATIONS - LOWERLower protected inside helm stationHydraulic steeringMorse engine controlNEW Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro displayNEW Furuno GP39 GPSNEW teak electronics panel - 2023HELM STATIONS - COCKPITUpper cockpit helm stationHydraulic steeringMorse engine controlNEW Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro displayNEW Raymarine autopilot controlNEW Raymarine wind, speed, and depth multifunction displayHydraulic steering systems and rudder ram rebuilt - 2024
CONSTRUCTION AND KEY FEATURES OF THE HULL AND DECK
HULLThe Taswell 43 All Season was designed by Bill Dixon and built by Ta Shing Yacht Building, a yard well known for quality fiberglass construction and finely executed interiors. ONWARD features a fiberglass hull, Scheel keel, skeg-hung rudder, center cockpit configuration, and pilothouse deck arrangement.Fiberglass hullBill Dixon designBuilt by Ta Shing Yacht BuildingScheel keel5'6" draftSkeg-hung rudder3-blade fixed propellerRotary shaft sealDECKONWARD’s deck arrangement is designed for secure cruising, practical access, and low-maintenance ownership. Her center cockpit, arch, davits, windlass, ground tackle, sun covers, and boarding accessories make her well equipped for extended cruising and liveaboard use.Center cockpit deck configurationPilothouse / raised saloon arrangementMaxwell 3500 windlass with dual control50 kg Bruce primary anchor30 kg Bruce secondary anchor200' of 3/8" BBB chain with Ultra swivelSea and fresh water washdownStainless steel davitsOutboard rail mountStainless steel swivel lift for man-overboard recovery/outboard handlingFour stainless steel doradesStainless steel BBQ grill connected to central LP systemTwo 10 kg aluminum propane tanks in dedicated lockerStainless steel radar archStainless steel bow rollerAluminum folding passerelleStainless steel bow boarding ladderAluminum mast stepsSunbrella hatch coversSunbrella and Phifertex window coversStorage and winter coversCOCKPITSecure center cockpit arrangementUpper helm stationCockpit dining tableCocktail tableDodger and bimini - 2015Bimini drop-down sun curtainsCockpit cushionsSea and fresh water washdownTransom freshwater showerMAST AND RIGGINGCutter rigLeisure Furl boom with mechanical boom vang - 2007Forespar boom vangHarken genoa furling - 2014Harken staysail furling with self-tacking gearStanding rigging and chainplates replaced - 2007Chainplates rebedded - 2021Mast refurbished and painted - 2007Control lines led to cockpitNEW running rigging - 2023Mast steps62' bridge clearanceSAILS AND WINCHESNEW fully battened Quantum cruising laminate mainsail - 2022NEW Quantum 135% genoa - 2022NEW Quantum staysail - 2022Lewmar self-tailing winchesNEW Ewincher electric winch handle
SHIP SYSTEMS
ENGINE AND MECHANICALONWARD is powered by a Yanmar 75 hp turbo diesel that was rebuilt in 2020 and has approximately 120 hours since rebuild. She is equipped with dual helm controls, hydraulic steering, generator, air conditioning, and diesel heat.Yanmar 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 75 hpEngine rebuilt - 2020, approximately 120 hours since rebuildMorse engine controls at each helmHydraulic steering at each helmHydraulic steering systems and rudder ram rebuilt - 20243-blade fixed propellerRotary shaft sealRacor primary fuel filter for engine16,000 BTU air conditioning/heat pumpEspar diesel heaterEngine and generator blowers for heat exhaustNorthern Lights 5 kW generatorRacor pre-filter for generatorGenerator installed in soundproof space under saloonDedicated generator starting batteryRemote generator operating panelPLUMBING AND TANKAGEONWARD is equipped for extended cruising with generous fresh water and fuel capacity, two heads, holding tanks, water heater, macerator/Y-valve arrangement, and recent watermaker plumbing.200 gallons fresh water capacity113 gallons fuel capacityGroco brass-body marine toiletsIsotemp 40-liter stainless steel water heaterPar variable-volume pumpTwo holding tanksMacerator and Y-valveDeck and thru-hull fittings for pump-outNew plumbing for watermakerELECTRICAL SYSTEM30A 110V primary shore power service15A 110V secondary shore power serviceNorthern Lights 5 kW generatorNEW Victron Multiplus II 12/3000 inverterNEW Victron Energy monitor with remote accessBackup chargerNEW Victron Super Cycle batteries: one starting battery and three house batteriesNEW CMP shade-tolerant solar panels, 400WSmart controller and overcharge indicator5 kVA transformer, 120-440VNEW exterior and interior LED lighting conversionNEW blue/white cockpit lightNEW foredeck steaming lightDedicated generator starting batteryRemote generator operating panelAUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENTNEW Garmin Fusion stereo with Bluetooth streamingStereo connected to TV and piano/synthesizerNEW 21" Sharp TV/monitorSAFETY EQUIPMENTMasthead lightning arrestor connected to below-water ground plateStainless steel swivel lift for man-overboard recovery/outboard handlingBow boarding ladderPasserelleSea and fresh water washdown
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BROKER’S COMMENTSONWARD is an uncommon opportunity to acquire a Taswell 43 All Season with a strong cruising specification, pilothouse comfort, inside and outside steering, a rebuilt engine, updated sail inventory, significant electronics upgrades, solar, generator, air conditioning, diesel heat, and a practical two-stateroom, two-head layout.Her combination of protected center cockpit, raised saloon visibility, shoal 5'6" draft, 62' bridge clearance, and well-rounded cruising equipment makes her particularly compelling for owners planning East Coast, ICW, Bahamas, seasonal liveaboard, or longer-range cruising. She offers the versatility of a motorsailer without giving up the essential qualities of a capable offshore cruising sailboat.
