1983 Vagabond 42 Ketch 42'

Price

$35,000

Overall Length

42 ft

Location

New Orleans Louisiana United States

PRICE IMPROVEMENT: She is now offered for $35,000!

PROJECT VESSEL - 3/25 Insurance Survey Recommendations Available Upon Request

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 42 was 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 includes a dinette, a settee, and a navigation station. The galley is equipped with a stove, oven, sink, and ample storage space for provisions. The master cabin has a double berth and an en-suite bathroom, and the two guest cabins share a head. 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. 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. Arcadia is moored in the New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor, which is only a short drive from the New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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IKONIC Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Murray Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

ACCOMMODATIONS

Layout: Three Cabin / Two Head Layout
Air Conditioning: Cruisair 16,000 BTUs, reverse cycle with digital controls
Ports: (14) opening ports
Hatches: (4) opening hatches, fwd cabin hatch has a minor leak
Fans: 12v
Cabin Sole: Teak & Holly
Nav Station: To Starboard, wood in fair condition with swing nav seat
Dinette Table: To Port, Oval table
Settee(s): To Starboard
Cushions: Green
Master Cabin: Aft with EnSuite Head, mattress has a few stains
Guest Cabin(s): Fwd with upper & lower single berths
Guest Cabin: Stb side with a large single berth, port side aft of fwd cabin
Headroom: 6’3”
Head(s): Two marine heads (electric fwd and manual aft) with sinks & showers

GALLEY

Walkthrough
Stove/Oven: 3 Burner stove and oven, propane
Refrigeration: Whynter stand-alone unit
Icebox: Top and Front loading, minor leak from the opening port above the icebox
Sink: Large stainless steel
Water: Hot & cold
Water Heater: Whale F600W 6-gallon
Cabinets: Yes
Counter Top: Yes
Tank: (1) Propane
Grill: Magama, stern-mounted with cover

ELECTRONICS

Plotter: Garmin GPSmap 740, 2016
Autopilot: Garmin Actuator Class B Model B2, 2016
Radar: Garmin mounted on the mizzen mast, 2016
Speed: Raymarine ST60
Depth: Raymarine ST60, display showing dashes
Depth/Fish Finder: Garmin 300C, 2016
Wind: Raymarine ST60
VHF: Yes
Compass: Yes
EPIRB: ACR, expired
TV: Salon
TV: Master Cabin
TV Antenna: Mounted on mizzen mast

ELECTRICAL

12v system: Yes
110v system: Yes
Generator: NexGen 3.5 with Soundshield, installed after 2008
Battery Charger: Promariner ProNautic 30amp
Batteries: (2) AGM 8D, no covers
Battery Selector Switches: Yes, but need to be remounted
Inverter: Krieger
Shore Power: 30 AMP service, 30amp pig tails with 15AMP cord
Interior Lights: A combination of LED, Incandescent and 110v lights
Nav Lights: Yes, stern, anchor, steaming & deck lights inoperable
GFCI: Yes, but indicating reverse polarity
12v Outlet(s): Yes
Solar Panels: Mounted on dinghy davits

SAILS & RIGGING

Main: Dacron, 2015
Genoa: Dacron, 2017
Mizzen Main: Dacron, 2019
Mast: Aluminum Deck Stepped, Double Spreader, Painted (peeling)
Boom: Aluminum, raised 18"
Mizzen Mast: Aluminum Deck Stepped, Single Spreader, Painted (peeling)
Sail Covers: Main Stack Pack, Dark Blue, Mizzen mainsail, black, Genoa UV, black
Roller Furling: Harken Unit 2
Inner Forestay: Yes, no boom or sail
Rigging: Needs to be replaced, broken lower, stb side
Cockpit Winches: Barlow 20, Barlow 23, (2) Barlow 25 self-tailing, Barlow 20 self-tailing
Mast Winches: (2) Barlow 20, Barlow 23, Barient 10
Mizzen Mast Winches: Barient 10
Backstay: Yes
Traveler: Yes
Boom Crutch:
Mast Height: 57’

DECK & HULL

Hull Color: White with black boot stripe
Deck Color: Teak, painted
Draft: 5’6
Canvas: Bimini, 2015
Covers: Helm, some hatches & grill
Anchor: Ronca 33 with 5/8 chain & 3/4 3 strand rode
Spare Anchor: CQR 35 with 5/8 chain & 3/4 3 strand rode
Spare Anchor: Fortress FX23
Windlass: Simpson Lawerence 555 Manual
Anchor Roller: Double
Cockpit Table:
Rubrail: Teak, varnish peeling
Dockside Water: Yes
Bobstay: bent & loose
Boarding Ladder: No
Caprail & Rubrail: Teak, varnish is peeling
Propane locker: Lid stuck in place
Chain locker: drains into bilge
Emergency Tiller: Yes, but access is blocked by deck covering
Dinghy Davits: Stainless steel
Outboard Crane: Stainless steel
Bottom: The bottom was painted in 2024, cleaned on 3/25

MECHANICAL

Engine: Yanmar 4JH11X1, replaced after 2008, date unknown, reported hours 1020, hourmeter cannot be read
Engine Service: 1000 hr Service, 3/24
Engine Control Panel: Poor condition
Air Conditioning: Cruisair reverse cycle 16,000 BTUs with digital controls
Prop: 3-blade fixed
Steering: Wheel, wire, about 3" of play
Stuffing box/gland:
Water Heater: 6-gallon
Bilge Pump(s): (2) Rule 500, (2) manual, 12V with alligator clamps and high water bilge alarm
Filter(s): Racor 1000 water separator, engine
Filter: Water Seperator, genset
Head: Guest, Electric Whale Gulper head with y valve
Head: Master, manual Jabsco with y valve
Holding Tanks: Aluminium
Fuel: (2) Aluminium, replaced date unknown & size unknown
Water: (2) Aluminium
Holding: (2) Aluminum
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: No
Smoke Detector: (2), inoperable
Safety Gear: No
Waste Mgmt Placard: No

The 1983 Vagabond 42 is a classic bluewater cruiser — perfect if you’re looking for:

A robust offshore passagemaker, post-repairs
A boat with a spacious, traditional interior for extended cruising
Sail balance and ease of handling for short-handed crews
A vessel with timeless style and sturdy construction

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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.

Step aboard Arcadia, a classic 1983 Vagabond 42 cruising sailboat, a model well known among bluewater sailors for its heavy-displacement construction, traditional lines, and long-range cruising capability. Designed during an era when offshore durability and craftsmanship were top priorities, the Vagabond 42 has earned a reputation as a capable passagemaker with the strength and design features serious cruisers value.

Boarding from the cockpit, you’ll immediately notice the traditional layout and solid feel that define the Vagabond 42. The deep cockpit provides a secure sailing position while underway and offers comfortable seating for crew and guests when relaxing at anchor. The center cockpit design also allows for excellent visibility and creates separation between the sailing area and the private aft cabin below.

Moving forward along the deck, wide side decks and substantial handrails make it easy to move about the vessel. The large foredeck provides ample working space for sail handling and anchoring duties, reflecting the boat’s design as a capable offshore cruiser.

Stepping below through the companionway, Arcadia reveals the warm teak interior that is characteristic of traditional bluewater cruising yachts. Solid wood cabinetry, generous storage spaces, and a practical layout provide the foundation for comfortable life aboard during extended voyages.

The main salon offers a welcoming living space with settees to port and starboard and a center dining table, creating a natural gathering place for meals, relaxation, or passage planning. The classic interior joinery reflects the craftsmanship typical of cruising sailboats from this era.

The galley is positioned near the companionway, providing convenient access to the cockpit while offering a functional space for meal preparation underway or at anchor. With ample cabinetry, counter space, and essential cooking equipment, the galley supports the needs of sailors planning extended time aboard.

Forward, the guest cabins feature bunks in the forward cabin, and aft of the forward cabin, there is a single berth along with storage for gear and provisions. The nearby head compartment includes a marine toilet, sink, and shower area, providing practical onboard comfort.

One of the defining features of the Vagabond 42 is the private aft owner’s stateroom, accessible from the center cockpit. This cabin offers a spacious double berth along with storage lockers and cabinetry, creating a private retreat separated from the main living areas.

Arcadia represents a classic offshore cruising platform with strong bones and the proven design that has made the Vagabond 42 respected among long-distance sailors. However, this vessel will require significant updates and restoration. For the right buyer—particularly someone seeking a project boat with bluewater pedigree—Arcadia presents an opportunity to acquire a capable cruising yacht at an attractive value.

For sailors searching for a Vagabond 42 for sale, a bluewater cruising sailboat project, or a classic offshore vessel ready to be restored and personalized, Arcadia offers a solid foundation and the potential to once again become a capable long-range cruising yacht.

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