My Vagabond 47 'Untethered Soul' is for Sale
By Owner, Paul Stinson

The Vagabond 47, a heavy-displacement staysail ketch designed by William Garden, was built for crossing oceans in safety and comfort.

A Vagabound 47 sailboat at anchor'Untethered Soul' at anchor

'Untethered Soul', built in 1983is in ready condition for cruising and is currently berthed in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

Elegance, performance, power - a true bluewater cruising ketch.

She's an ideal size for long-distance cruising and can be handled by one experienced hand.

Her lines show a powerful sailing hull with fine entry, strong shoulders and a clean run aft. The raised quarter deck gives her her 'salty appearance'.

She stays on her feet, and moves comfortably at 8 knots. A favorable sail-area-to- wetted-surface ratio assures good light air performance.

Her shallow 5'3" draft allows her to cruise the Bahamas with confidence.

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, The cozy salon...
'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, and an even cozier double berth...

Instrumentation & Electronics

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, The Navigation Station

Electronics B&G (2019)
Zeus 3 12” chart plotter
Halo 20 radar (2021)
Autopilot
Triton 2 display
VHF-50
NAIS-500
SSB radio Icom IC M802

Mechanical & Electrical

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, The Perkins Saber M92 marine diesel engine
  • Main engine Perkins Saber M92. New fuel system (2019) 1824 hours (not verified);
  • Fuel filter system dual Racor;Fuel polish/ transfer system;Velvet drive transmission;
  • Drive system propeller shaft, stuffing box, stern tube, propeller (2019);
  • Main generator diesel BMZ 4kw 3038 hours. New fuel injectors (2023) new exhaust elbow (2020);
  • Windlass Schaefer Ideal H3F (complete factory rebuild 2020);
  • Hydraulic steering system;
  • Bow thruster Side Power SP 220 TC;
  • Main battery bank Lifeline 6 volt 1100 amp hours (2019);
  • Solar panels Sun Power 360 watt davit mounted ridged panel. Four 180 watt bimini mounted flex panels;
  • Portable generator Honda 2200 (2019);
  • Alternator Balmar 94 Series 210 amp;
  • Spare Alternator (2020) Balmar 94 series 210 amp;
  • Inverter/ charger Trace Engineering 2500 watt SW series;
  • Victron Energy battery monitoring system. BMV 712 smart monitor;
  • Comprehensive spare parts list.

Rigging, Sails & Canvas

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, Flying three of her four sails
  • Profurl in-mast sail furling systems for main;
  • Profurl in-mast sail furling systems for mizzen;
  • Profurl furling jib;
  • Profurl furling staysail;
  • In mast furling system (complete factory rebuild 2020);
  • In-mast furling main sail Doyle (2020);
  • In-mast furling mizzen sail Doyle (2020);
  • Sail Code Zero/ Drifter (2022);
  • Jib sail sun cover (2020);
  • Stay sail sun cover (2020).

Domestics

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, The galley
  • Ice Maker Home 26 lb capacity;
  • Water maker SeaWater Pro 40 gph (2022);
  • Back up water maker Katadyn Power Survivor 40E (2020);
  • Air conditioning Dometic CruiseAir. 2 units. (Operable but not connected);
  • Sewing machine Sailrite Ultra Feed (2019);
  • Heads 2 manual Jabsco full size twist-lock (2019);
  • Isotemp 6 gallon water heater;
  • Fresh water system Jabsco Par Max 3.5 gallon
  • Refrigeration/ freezer 2 12 volt; Isotherm Compact Magnum water cooled (2019);
  • Galley propane Cook stove 4 burner Force 10 (2019);
  • Galley cook stove propane 4 burner;
  • Grill Force 10 stainless steel;
  • Microwave;
  • Outdoor shower;
  • Salon cushions custom Sunbrella (2019);
  • Cockpit/ deck cushions custom Sunbrella (2019);
  • Salon cushions custom Sunbrella (2019);
  • Cockpit/ deck cushions custom Sunbrella (2019);
  • Custom main cabin mattress allows access to emergency tiller (2019).

Anchoring & Mooring

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, 'Untethered Soul's beautiful clipper bow
  • Primary anchor Rocna 73 lbs;
  • Anchor chain 250’ 3/8” dia;
  • Secondary anchor CQR 60 lbs;
  • Rope rode 250’, 1" dia;
  • Stern anchor Fortress FX-37;
  • Rope rode 200’ 1/2” dia;
  • Docklines;
  • Docking fenders with custom covers;
  • Fender boards.

Plumbing & Tankage

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, The SeaWater Pro 40 gph watermaker
  • Bilge pump Jabsco belt drive;
  • Emergency bilge pumps Rule;
  • Fuel tank capacity 160 gallons;
  • Fresh water tank capacity 140;
  • Berkey water filter system.

Exterior

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, Nearly ready for her new owner...
  • New Awlgrip hull paint (2021);
  • Bottom hull peeled and barrier coated (blister removal/protection) (2019);
  • Bottom paint ablative Micron 66 (2023).

Dinghy & Outboard

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, Dinghy and outboard included in the sale
  • Custom dinghy davit system;
  • Tender Zar Mini 10 HDL with custom chaps (2019);
  • Outboard Yamaha 15 HP two cylinder.

Miscellaneous

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat, Her traditional galleon stern
  • Custom Teak boarding ladder;
  • Complete tool kit;
  • Paddle boards 2 Bote inflatable (2019) with carbon paddles;
  • Snorkel gear 2 complete sets;
  • Custom fiberglass cockpit bimini top with custom dodger panels (2020);
  • Teak aft deck folding chairs;
  • Viking 4 person life raft (2019);
  • EPIRB (2019);
  • Comprehensive equipment manual collection.

Asking Price and Contacting the Owner

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat,

We're asking $162,000 $96,000 for our Vagabond 47 'Untethered Soul'

If you'd like more information or want to be 'Untethered Soul's new owner please contact me here...

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