VAGABOND 47 KETCH

  • Dimensions
  • 14.33 x 4.09 x 1.65 (m)
  • Material
  • GRP
  • Built
  • 1982
  • Engine(s)
  • 1x Ford Lehman 2712E diesel
  • HP/ KW
  • 1x 85.00(hp), 62.56(kw)
  • Lying
  • Malaysia
  • Sales office
  • De Valk Asia
  • Status
  • For Sale
  • VAT
  • Not paid
  • Asking price
  • £ 68.000

Broker's comments

Thekwini IV is a well-maintained and extensively upgraded 1982 Vagabond 47, designed by the renowned William Garden and built by Bluewater Yacht Builders. This blue water cruiser has been set up for comfortable, safe, and efficient long-distance sailing, making her an excellent choice for serious cruisers. Featuring a solid fiberglass hull, a full keel, Thekwini IV is built to handle offshore conditions with ease. With extensive recent refits and modern upgrades, she is waiting for her next adventure. Owner is keen to sell, offers invited.

Maarten de Kroon
De Valk Asia
Maarten de Kroon
+65 826 679 95
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Specifications: VAGABOND 47 KETCH

General
  • Model VAGABOND 47 KETCH  
  • Type sailing yacht  
  • LOA (m) 14,33
  • LWL (m) 11,18
  • Beam (m) 4,09
  • Draft (m) 1,65
  • Air draft (m) 19,20
  • Year built 1982
  • Builder Bluewater Yacht Builders Taipei
  • Country Taiwan  
  • Designer William Garden
  • Displacement (t) 19
  • Ballast (tonnes) 5
  • Gross tonnage 18
  • CE norm NA
  • Hull material GRP  
  • Hull colour white  
  • Hull shape S-bilged  
  • Keel type long keel  
  • Superstructure material GRP  
  • Rubbing strake wood  
  • Deck material GRP  
  • Deck finish teak  
  • Antifouling (year) 2023
  • Dorades yes
  • Window frame brass  
  • Window material polycarbonate  
  • Deckhatch 3x
  • Portholes 14
  • Fuel tank (litre) stainless steel  300
  • Fuel tank 2 (litre) stainless steel  300
  • Freshwater tank (litre) polyethylene  2x 400
  • Blackwater tank (litre) polyethylene  90
  • Wheel steering hydraulic  
  • Emergency tiller yes
  • More info on hull 2023 hull peeled and 5 layers of epoxy
  • Extra info 2023 all new through hull fittings/valves

  • Cabins 3
  • Berths 6
  • Interior teak  
  • Floor wood  
  • Dinette to convert into berth yes
  • Countertop corian  
  • Sink corian  
  • Cooker calor gas  4 burner
  • Fridge Top loading
  • Hot water system 220V + engine  Calorifier
  • Water pressure system electrical  
  • Owners cabin double bed  
  • Bed length (m) 2.1
  • Wardrobe hanging/drawers/shelves  
  • Bathroom en suite  
  • Toilet en suite  
  • Toilet system manual  
  • Wash basin in the bathroom  
  • Shower separate  In bathroom
  • Guest cabin 1 v-bed  Forward
  • Bed length (m) 2
  • Wardrobe hanging/drawers/shelves  
  • Bathroom separate  
  • Toilet separate  
  • Toilet system electric  VacuFlush
  • Wash basin in the bathroom  
  • Shower separate  In bathroom
  • Guest cabin 2 bunk bed  
  • Bed length (m) 2

  • No of engines 1
  • Make Ford Lehman
  • Type 2712E
  • HP 85
  • kW 62.56
  • Fuel diesel  
  • Year installed 1982
  • Year of overhaul 2018
  • Maximum speed (kn) 8
  • Cruising speed (kn) 7
  • Engine cooling system freshwater heat exchanger  
  • Drive shaft  
  • Shaft seal yes
  • Engine controls mechanical  
  • Gearbox mechanical  
  • Propeller type fixed  
  • Propeller blades 3
  • Propeller shaft material stainless steel  
  • Shaft lubrication water  
  • Manual bilge pump yes
  • Electric bilge pump 2x
  • Generator dry exhaust  2KVA
  • Start battery 100 amp CCA 2023
  • Service battery 3x 200 amp 2023
  • Battery monitor Clipper BM-1
  • Battery charger CTEK MXS 25000, 25 amp
  • Inverter 1000 watt sine wave
  • Solar panel 4x 80 Watt, TPS 1230 controller
  • Shorepower with cable  220v

  • Compass yes
  • Depth sounder NASA 2023
  • Windset NASA
  • VHF ICOM Northstar
  • VHF handheld Standard Horizon
  • Autopilot Raymarine
  • Rudder angle indicator yes
  • Radar 2022
  • Radar/GPS/plotter B&G, not working properly)
  • Navtex NASA Marine
  • Wifi antenna 4G repeater in mast, 2023
  • AIS transponder Camino 108S, 2023
  • Radio receiver SSB
  • EPIRB Ocean Signal 2023
  • Navigation lights yes

  • Sprayhood Collapsible
  • Bimini 2022
  • Cockpit cushions yes
  • Boarding ladder wood  
  • Anchor Rocna  30 kg
  • Anchor chain 75m, 100mm
  • Anchor 2 Bruce  30 kg
  • Other ground tackle 15 kg Danforth
  • Windlass Lofrans 1700w, 2019
  • Dinghy 2.5m
  • Outboard Mercury 6hp 4 stroke Mariner 4hp 2 stroke
  • Davits stainless steel  
  • Davits controls manual  
  • Sea railing wire  
  • Grab rail (superstructure) teak  
  • Life raft yes
  • Life raft (pers) 4
  • Last life raft survey 2023
  • Lifejackets 4x
  • Lifebuoy yes
  • Fenders yes
  • Mooring lines yes
  • Spare parts yes
  • Tools yes
  • Speakers in salon JBL Bluetooth system
  • Fire extinguisher yes
  • Extinguisher in engine room yes

  • Rigging ketch  
  • Standing rigging wire  
  • Material mast aluminium  
  • Spreaders 1 pair
  • Mainsail New required
  • Mainsail cover yes
  • Mizzen Serviced 2023
  • Mizzen sailcover yes
  • Genoa I Serviced 2023
  • Spinnaker yes
  • Booster Cruising chut
  • Staysail Hank on
  • Yankee Hank on
  • Stormjib yes
  • Extra info New forestay 2023

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