introduction

Felicity is a 1987 Tashiba 31, designed by Robert Perry and built by the Ta Shing yard in Tainan, Taiwan. She is hull #21 of an estimated 25 boats built between 1986 and 1988. The Tashiba 31 is a complete redesign of the popular Baba 30 and while looks are similar, the boats are quite different. Other boats in the Tashiba family include the Tashiba 36 and Tashiba 40.

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Vital stats: Cutter rig, 550 square feet of sail area 4,705 lbs ballast, 13,790 lbs designed displacement, 22,000 lbs in the Travelift 35' 4" overall, 30' 9 ¼" on deck, 25' 5" waterline 10' 8" beam, 5' 10" true draft (5' designed) Fiberglass construction with teak decks Teak exterior trim and teak interior Yanmar 3GM30F diesel engine (27hp) 90 gallons water, 35 gallons fuel Full keel with cutaway forefoot; encapsulated solid cast iron keel Layout: Our layout is the upper one in the picture to the right. In the forward cabin, there is a v-berth with shelves on either side and a closet. Moving aft, our head is on the starboard side. There are two settees in the main salon and the fixed table folds down when underway. The galley includes a refrigerated icebox, two-burner stove, deep double sink and storage drawers and cabinets. Opposite is the wet locker and full-size chart table. The main electrical panel is next to the chart table. Behind the chart table is a wide quarter-berth with a shelf. The engine is located under the companionway hatch and has good access from the top and front. The cockpit has a line locker, propane locker and deep lazarette.

sail inventory

We had new heavy-duty cruising sails made by Schattauer Sails before leaving Seattle. Our inventory includes:

• Full-batten mainsail with two deep reefs
• 90% high-clewed Yankee on a Schaefer 2100 furler
• Staysail, hanked on and stored in jib bag
• Storm trysail, bright orange, stored on separate track in quick-release bag
• Storm staysail, bright orange, stored below in quarter-berth
• Asymmetric cruising spinnaker, 1.5 ounce, in ATN sleeve, stored below in quarter-berth

more about felicity

Equipment and systems
Outfitting a boat for cruising can be an expensive and time-consuming activity. Felicity was in immaculate condition when we bought her but her systems were mostly stock. We've spared no expense in outfitting her for a circumnavigation and turning this great production boat into our cruising home. See what we changed and how we like our decisions after 10,000 miles..