Vagabond 47

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The Vagabond 47 is a 46.58ft staysail ketch designed by William Garden and built in fiberglass by Blue Water Yacht Builders Ltd. (TAIWAN) since 1972.

The Vagabond 47 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 72%

Model	Vagabond 47
Length	46.58 ft (64%)	the closest to 48 ft
Beam	13.42 ft (81%)	the closest to 13.58 ft
Draft	5.50 ft
Country	Taiwan (Asia)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 50%

Sail area / displ.	14.52 (24%)	the closest to 15.71
Ballast / displ.	27.50 %
Displ. / length	390.83
Comfort ratio	49.91 (76%)	the closest to 51.11
Capsize	1.57

Hull 58%

Hull type	Monohull long keel
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	35.75 ft (58%)	the closest to 37 ft
Maximum draft	5.50 ft
Displacement	40000 lbs
Ballast	11000 lbs
Hull speed	8.01 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Staysail Ketch
Sail area (100%)	1057 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	0 sq.ft	??
Sail area main	0 sq.ft	??
I	0 ft	??
J	0 ft	??
P	0 ft	??
E	0 ft	??

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	90 HP
Fuel capacity	240 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	220 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Blue Water Yacht Builders Ltd. (TAIWAN)
Designer	William Garden
First built	1972
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??