Vagabond 42 KETCH for sale in Slidell, Louisiana United States of America

The seller just reduced the asking price to only $72,500!

The Vagabond 42 was built by Bluewater Yacht Builders in Taiwan. The George H Stadell III design was built from 1978 to 1990. The Vagabond 42was also known as the Westwind 42.

The Vagabond 42 has a full keel design, which provides excellent stability and tracking ability in various sea conditions. It has a displacement of around 30,000 pounds, making it a heavy and solid boat that can handle offshore passages with ease. The boat features a spacious and well-appointed interior layout, with a large salon, galley, and multiple cabins. The salon typically includes a dining area, seating, and a navigation station. The galley is equipped with a stove, oven, sink, and ample storage space for provisions. The master cabin often has a double berth and an en-suite bathroom, while the other cabins may have bunk beds or double berths. There is also a separate head (bathroom) for guests. On deck, the Vagabond 42 has a spacious cockpit with comfortable seating and a steering wheel. The deck layout is designed for easy handling and features wide side decks for safe movement around the boat. Ketch rigged Overall, the Vagabond 42 is known for its seaworthiness, durability, and comfortable living spaces. It is a popular choice for long-distance cruising and has a reputation for being a reliable and capable bluewater sailboat.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Layout: Three Cabin / Two Head Layout
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Ports: (14) opening bronze ports
• Hatches: (4) opening hatches
• Fans: Yes
• Cabin Sole: Teak & Holly, fair to good condition
• Nav Station: To Starboard
• Dinette Table: To Port
• Settee(s): To Starboard
• Cushions: Green, Sunbrella in good condition
• Master Cabin: Aft with EnSuite Head
• Guest Cabin(s): Fwd with bunks & bunk to stb
• Guest Cabin: Stb side with a pullman, fwd of master cabin
• Headroom: 6’3”
• Diesel Heater: Dickinson Antarctic, not used by seller
• Head(s): Two marine heads with showers

GALLEY

• Stove/Oven: Replaced in 2013
• Freezer: 2015
• Refrigeration: Alder Barbour CU 100 cold machine 2015, inoperable
• Sink: Double stainless steel
• Water: Hot & cold
• Water Heater: 6 gallon
• Cabinets: Yes
• Counter Top: Yes
• Tank: (1) Propane
• Propane Solenoid: replaced in 2020
• Propane Pressure Regulator: replaced in 2015

ELECTRONICS

• Plotter: Raymarine Axiom 9", 2022
• Autopilot: Raymarine 6002, installed 2011, wireless remote 2016
• Radar: Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D, 2022
• Speed/Depth: Raymarine, 2022
• Wind: Raymarine, 2022
• Repeater: Raymarine i70, 2022
• VHF: Standard Horizon Matrix AIS GX2100, antenna and coax replaced in 2022
• TV: 32” Samsung

ELECTRICAL

• 12v system: Yes
• 110v system: Yes
• Battery Charger: TruCharge 40amp
• Batteries: (4) 6v 230amp 310 cc, replaced in 2022
• Shore Power: 30amp service
• Wind: Turbine 500 watt, 2022
• Interior Lights: LED
• Nav Lights: Port & Stb LED, 2022
• 12v Outlet(s): Yes

SAILS & RIGGING

• Main: Dacron Fully Battened 2008
• Genoa: 135% Cross Cut Dacon, new in 2022
• Genoa: 135% Dacon
• Mizzen Main: Dacron Fully Battened
• Staysail: Hank on & club footed boom 
• Rig: Ketch with inner forestay with club boom
• Mast: Deck Stepped
• Mizzen Mast: Deck Stepped
• Sail Covers: Forest green in good condition
• Roller Furling: Harken Unit 2 & headstay, replaced in in 2022
• Rigging: Stb shrouds and spreader replaced in 2022
• Primary Winches: (2) Barlow 25 self tailing
• Halyard Winches: (2) Barlow 20 self tailing
• Mast Winches: (2) Barlow 20
• Mainsheet Winch: Barlow 20
• Windex: Yes
• Backstay: Yes
• Traveler: Yes
• Boom Crutch: Stainless steel
• Mast Height: 57’

DECK & HULL

• Hull Color: White with Green Stripe
• Deck Color: Teak, in fair to poor condition
• Draft: 5’6
• Canvas: Bimini & Dodger with a full enclosure, currently not installed
• Cushions: Cockpit cushions, Forest green
• Anchor: CQR 45# with 300’ x ⅝” rode
• Anchor: Danforth
• Windlass: Lewmar and mount reinforced in 2017, solenoid replaced in 2022
• Cockpit Table: Folding table
• Rubrail: Teak with Strike
• Davits/Arch: Stainless steel davits, sling replaced in 2022
• Liferaft: Zodiac 6 person, expired inspection
• Dinghy: Walker Bay, 2007
• Outboard Engine: Mercury 3.5hp 2007
• Boarding Ladder: Yes
• Bottom: Painted 12/2020 and no blisters reported, last haulout in 2022

MECHANICAL

• Engine: Yanmar 4JH4AE, replaced in 2009, 1700 hours
• Starter: Replaced in 2024
• Alternator: Replaced in 2024
• Air Conditioning: Pompanette 16,000 btu reverse cycle, 2010
• Prop: 3 blade fixed
• Steering: Edson pedestal, cables and pulleys replaced in 2022
• Throttle: Throttle and cables replaced in 2022
• Stuffing box/gland: Dripless
• Water Heater: 6 gallon
• Bilge Pump(s): (2) Rule 1500 & manual
• Filter(s): Racor 500FG
• Head: Guest, Manual head replaced in 2010
• Head: Master, Manual head replaced in 2014

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.