Tashiba 40


Step aboard the Ta Shing Tashiba 40 'Mezzaluna', a turnkey bluewater cruiser with a glowing reputation for its offshore capabilities.

Designed by naval architect Bob Perry and built by the renowned Ta Shing Boatyard in Taiwan, this cutter-rigged yacht is widely regarded as one of the finest bluewater cruisers ever produced.

Based on the proven Valiant 40 hull, it features a modified full keel for added stability and a solid hand-laid fibreglass hull that thickens around the keel for exceptional strength. The result is a balanced, forgiving yacht that inspires confidence in challenging conditions.

Lovingly maintained and extensively upgraded, Mezzaluna's original teak decks have been replaced with a fully fibreglassed deck, creating a watertight, low-maintenance finish without compromising her classic appearance.

- Antifouled & propspeed (Feb 2026)
- Recent refit & upgrades
- Iron ballast keel
- Brand new 2024 Yanmar 54HP diesel engine
- Low engine hours (370 hours)
- New standing rigging & repainted mast (2024)
- 600 watt solar array & wind generator
- 750Ah batteries
- Freedom 1500 inverter
- Starlink
- Bow thruster
- Garmin autopilot
- Self-tailing winches for easy short handed sailing
- Large 12V fridge freezer setup
- Electric toilet
- Generous storage
- Emergency grab bag with over $2000 worth of goodies

These additional features allow for extended off-grid anchoring and easily manageable for a couple sailing short-handed.

The interior boasts old-world craftsmanship with beautiful custom timber joinery. Mezzaluna offers comfortable accommodation with a forward master cabin, aft guest cabin, and a large saloon dining table that converts into a king-sized berth.

Whether your plans involve coastal cruising along the East Coast, crossing the Pacific, or full time living aboard, this Tashiba 40 is ready to go.

Located in Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays. Do not miss the chance to sail away on a robust and timeless bluewater cruiser with a proven record and extensive list of upgrades.

World Wide Boat Brokers are premier recreational and commercial yacht brokers. With extensive knowledge of both sail and powered vessels, the team at WWBB understand the intricacies of a wide variety of boats and how to assist in making the boat buying process as easy as possible.

Disclaimer: World Wide Boat Brokers presents this vessel's details in good faith but makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of this information or the vessel's condition. Buyers are encouraged to engage their own agents or surveyors to verify any details they wish to confirm. This vessel is offered for sale and is subject to changes in location, price, or availability without prior notice.

Region
Queensland
Location
Mackay/Whitsundays Area Airlie Beach
Reference
Ta Shing Tashiba 40
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1986
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
TSQ40154E686
Rego
CCI71Q
Rego Expiry
10/11/2026
Designer
Robert Perry
Builder
Ta Shing Boatyard
Length
39' 8" - 12.10m
Beam
3.91
Draft
1.83
Displacement
~15,000 kilograms
Keel / Ballast
Encapsulated cast iron keel
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Yanmar 54 4JH5E
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
54 HP
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
370
Fuel Consumption
3.5 litres per hour
Max Speed
9 knots
Cruise Speed
6.5 knots
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Thrusters
Vetus Bow Thruster
Genset
No
Fuel
400 litres
Water
400 litres
Accommodation
Private double cabin forward and aft
Cabins
2
Berths
Sleeps 6
Galley
C-shaped port-side galley. Double-bowl stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water + salt water rinse. Corian benchtops with large fiddle rails.
Refrigeration
Frigoboat inbuilt fridge
Freezer
Frigoboat inbuilt freezer
Stove
Force 10,3 burner gas stove (updated thermocouples) 12v. Force 10 gas oven
Water Maker
No
Hotwater System
Engine heat-exchanger
Shower
H/C Shower in separate shower bay
Toilet
Electric toilet. Macerator new 2022. Holding tank 52 litres
Entertainment
Bose Sound System
Air Conditioning
3 x 12v fans
Dinghy
Highfield
Outboard
6HP Yamaha. New 2026
Covers
Yes. Full clears around cockpit
Ground Tackle
25 kg Vulan Rocna Anchor. 100m x 10mm chain, 50m x 8mm chain. Spare Anchor: 45lb CQR Anchor
Safety Gear
Life ring, first aid kit, MOB light, Harnesses incorporated into PFDs
Bilge Pumps
1 x Manual and 1 x Electric
Life Raft
Viking Life Raft Serviced 2025
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
2 x Self-inflating Offshore
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
3 x Fire Extinguishers
Electrics
Batteries all new in 2026.750AH Total House Batteries, 600w Solar, Victron Charger/Inverter, Air Breeze Wind Generator
Electronics
Most elctronics are Garmin, new in 2025: Auto Pilot, Chartplotter, Radar, Wind Instrument, GPS. Icom VHF. Vespamarine AIS.
Sail Inventory
Mainsail 2 years old. Furling 130% Headsail 4 years old. Furling Staysail 4 years old
Mast / Rigging
Cutter rig with Bowsprit. Aluminium mast restored 2025. New standing rigging 2025. Whisper pole installed on floating swivel on front of mast for wing on wing downwind sailing


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