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Feadship TASIA Video Review: The 1997 Icon, Refitted in 2022

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read

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TASIA is a 48 m Feadship launched in 1997, with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. A 2022 refit brought a full mechanical overhaul and a new interior that stays true to the original design by Guido de Groot. We walked her at the Palm Beach boat show, from the main salon to the engine room. The owner's suite has a bathtub under a skylight, four guest cabins sit below, and the sun deck has a gym, a grill and a jacuzzi.

A classic modernised without losing its soul

Feadship builds almost everything in-house, and on TASIA you see it in every detail, from the curved wooden doors to the drains laser-cut with an F. The 2022 refit refreshed the interior with new materials while keeping her curves. The owner, a motor racing fan, treated her like a race car, so the engine room looks like the day she launched. Even the doors open with a tap of your foot.

The vibeClassic Feadship, warm wood and curves
The power2x Caterpillar 3508 DITA, 904 hp each
Best forLong cruises, families, guests who love detail

What stood out on board

  • A bathtub under a skylight
    In the owner's bathroom, with a mural behind it and the sky above.
  • Doors you open with your foot
    Tap the floor plate and the sliding doors open, even with your hands full.
  • A 2022 refit
    A full mechanical overhaul and a new interior, while keeping the original design.
  • A sun deck gym and jacuzzi
    Weights, a bike and a sunlight-readable TV, with a jacuzzi forward.
  • Glass doors against the wind
    On the bridge deck aft, they block the wind at the dining table.
  • Room for toys and a chase boat
    Jet skis forward and a custom chase boat on the side deck.
TASIA under way. 14:50
The full-beam main salon. 01:40
Dining for 10 on the main deck. 03:40
The owner's suite, with a king bed. 05:00
The bridge deck lounge, with a lit bar. 13:50

Spec sheet at a glance

FeatureWhat you getThe benefit
Length overall158 ft 2 in (48.2 m)True superyacht scale
Beam28 ft 7 in (8.72 m)Room for a full-beam owner's suite
Draft10 ft 2 in (3.11 m)A deep, steady hull
Weight450 t (992,080 lb)Comfortable in a seaway
Tanks18,700 gal fuel, 5,800 gal waterBuilt for ocean crossings
Power2x Caterpillar 3508 DITA, 904 hp eachFully overhauled in 2022
Listed speeds14.2 kn top, 12 kn cruise (listing figures)Not measured, we did not sea trial her
GuestsOwner's suite plus 4 guest cabinsTwo twins and two queens below
BuildSteel hull, aluminium superstructureFeadship quality, made in-house
Refit2022, mechanical and interiorModern comfort in a classic
ConnectivityTwo Starlink units, meshedFast internet on board
DesignGuido de Groot, John MunfordA timeless Feadship look

Main salon and dining

The dining table, with wood set under epoxy. 03:20

The main salon runs full beam, with big windows on both sides and a framed TV. A C-shaped sofa faces it, and a spiral staircase leads down to the guests.

  • Doors.
    Tap them with your foot to open.
  • Lighting.
    Cut-glass fixtures that bounce light like crystal.
  • Dining.
    A table for 10 with wood under textured epoxy.
  • Storage.
    Cabinets with cutouts so nothing rolls.
  • Marble.
    The yacht's name set into the hallway floor.

Owner's suite

The bathtub, under a skylight. 08:00

Glass panels and a door close off the owner's area, with a seating nook and a TV before the cabin itself. Inside, everything is curved and very quiet.

  • Bed.
    A king with a suede-like headboard.
  • TV.
    Framed and floating, over a curved table.
  • Columns.
    Curved, with drawers hidden inside.
  • Vanity.
    A lit mirror and a zoom mirror.
  • Bathroom.
    Two steps up to a tub under a skylight, plus separate sinks.

Guest cabins

One of the twin guest cabins. 10:10

A spiral staircase with glass panels leads down to four guest cabins, away from the owner's suite. Two twins sit aft and two queens forward.

  • Twin cabins.
    Slightly larger beds, plus a Pullman.
  • Woodwork.
    Curved doors that hide linen cabinets.
  • Bathrooms.
    Marble floors, counters and showers.
  • Queen cabins.
    A makeup table with leather inserts and a bathtub.

Bridge deck

The bridge deck aft, with dining for 12. 15:40

A curved staircase leads up to a lounge with a bar that changes colour, a TV and a galley with a Hoshizaki ice maker and a dumbwaiter.

  • Dining.
    A table for 10 to 12 under the overhang.
  • Wind doors.
    Glass doors that keep the wind off the table.
  • Shade.
    A manual Bimini aft.
  • Wing stations.
    Helms on both sides for docking.
  • Toys.
    Two jet skis forward and a chase boat on the side.

Sun deck

The jacuzzi, forward on the sun deck. 21:00

The sun deck has loungers, big speakers and room for a yoga class, plus a crane for extra toys. Forward, curved seating surrounds a jacuzzi.

  • Gym.
    A bench, weights, a bike and an outdoor TV.
  • Grill.
    A barbecue with an ice maker, sink and fridge.
  • Day head.
    Right on the sun deck.
  • Shade.
    Sunbeds tucked under the overhang.
  • Internet.
    Two Starlink units meshed together.

Engine room and bridge

The engine room, overhauled in 2022. 23:20

The engine room looks brand new after the 2022 overhaul. There is about 6 ft of space above a 6 ft 1 in adult, and two workbenches aft.

  • Engines.
    Twin Caterpillar 3508s.
  • Monitoring.
    A control room for generators and shore power.
  • Workshop.
    Grinders and air compressors.
  • Bridge.
    Full beam, with a captain's cabin and office.
  • Seating.
    A comfortable bench behind the helm.
The verdict

TASIA shows how to modernise a classic. The 2022 refit refreshed her interior and her systems while keeping the curves and the woodwork that make her a Feadship. The owner's suite with its skylit bathtub, the bridge deck with glass wind doors and the sun deck with a gym and jacuzzi give her real character. With an engine room that looks brand new, she is ready for many more years at sea. We did not sea trial her, so we cannot speak to the ride.

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In this video

  1. 00:00 Introduction to Tazia
  2. 01:37 Main salon and dining
  3. 03:54 Owner's master suite
  4. 06:51 Master bathroom
  5. 08:32 Lower deck guest cabins
  6. 11:50 Forward guest suites
  7. 13:21 Bridge deck lounge
  8. 15:07 Bridge deck aft and bow
  9. 18:23 Sun deck amenities
  10. 21:59 Engine room walkthrough
  11. 23:54 Captain's bridge
  12. 25:08 Aft deck and conclusion
Presented by
Heigo Paartalu
YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by
YachtWay Studios