Vagabond 42


The Vagabond 42 is a 41.99ft staysail ketch designed by George H. Stadel III and built in fiberglass by Blue Water Yacht Builders Ltd. (TAIWAN) between 1978 and 1990.

It accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon.

The Vagabond 42 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.

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Main features


Model Vagabond 42
Length 41.99 ft
Beam 12.83 ft
Draft 5.51 ft
Country Taiwan (Asia)
Estimated price $ 73200

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Ratios


Sail area / displ. 13.85
Ballast / displ. 37.50 %
Displ. / length 363.47
Comfort ratio 45.41
Capsize 1.62

Hull


Hull type Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 33.99 ft
Maximum draft 5.51 ft
Displacement 31989.04 lbs
Ballast 11993.13 lbs
Hull speed 7.81 knots

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Rigging


Rigging Staysail Ketch
Sail area (100%) 868.97 sq.ft
Air draft 56.99 ft
Sail area fore 468.01 sq.ft
Sail area main 299.24 sq.ft
I 48 ft
J 19.49 ft
P 41.99 ft
E 14.24 ft

Engine


Nb engines 1
Total power 90 HP
Fuel capacity 110 gals

Accommodations


Water capacity 140 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 2
Nb of berths 5
Nb heads 2

Builder data


Builder Blue Water Yacht Builders Ltd. (TAIWAN)
Designer George H. Stadel III
First built 1978
Last built 1990
Number built 0 ??

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