For Sale: 1982 Vagabond 47 - Timeless Offshore Cruiser in Idyllic Phuket

 

Designed by the legendary William Garden, this full-keel, heavy-displacement cutter is a true bluewater cruiser, celebrated for its rugged build, long-range capability, and elegant styling. With her traditional clipper bow, sweeping sheer lines, and rich teak detailing, she turns heads in every anchorage and offers a life afloat with unmatched character and comfort.

 

Key Features of the Vagabond 47 and recent upgrades (2025)

 

- Strong fiberglass construction with classic design aesthetics

 

- Spacious two-cabin layout with richly finished teak interiors

 

- Generous saloon with wraparound seating and large galley - ideal for liveaboard life

 

- Cutter rig with robust sail inventory - optimized for short-handed sailing

 

- Upgraded navigation systems and well-maintained mechanicals

 

- Wide side decks, solid handholds, and deep cockpit for safety at sea

 

- Ample storage throughout for extended cruising

 

- New running rigging (2025)

 

- New Sony TV and Starlink Large installed (2025)

 

- New dinghy (2025)

 

- Fischer Panda generator (2025)

 

Whether you're planning to explore the islands of Southeast Asia, cross oceans, or enjoy a floating home in paradise, this vessel is fully equipped and ready to go.

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Vagabond 47 - Bluewater Cruiser / Liveaboard

Launch Year: 1982
Length: 49' 3" (15.00m)
Beam: 4.5m
Draft: 1.8m
Displacement: 16 tonnes
Keel/Ballast: Cast iron encapsulated
Hull Material: Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material: GRP
Designer: William Gardener
Builder: Blue Water Yachts
Vessel Location: Phuket, Thailand
Region: Asia
Use: Leisure, Cruising, Liveaboard

Engine & Mechanical

• Engine: Ford Diesel (approx. 3400 hrs)

• Horsepower: 80 HP

• Fuel Type: Diesel

• Fuel Consumption: 5L/hr

• Max Speed: 8 knots

• Cruise Speed: 6 knots

• Thrusters: No

• Genset: Fischer Panda generator (soundproofed, tested and working — will be connected to fuel before sale)

• Fuel Capacity: 2000L

• Water Capacity: 500L

• Bilge Pumps: 2 x Electric, 1 x Manual

Accommodation

Comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests 

Aft cabin:
Full-beam with centerline queen berth, ensuite head with separate shower, hanging lockers, drawers, and portlights.

Forward Guest Cabin:
V-berth (convertible to double), good ventilation, hanging locker, access to forward head.

• Heads: 2

• Showers: 2

• Berths: 9

• Cabins: 2

Galley 

• Bright, spacious salon with U-shaped dinette (port) and straight settee (starboard).

• Teak cabinetry, bookshelves, ample storage.

• Secure galley layout for offshore use.

  • Double stainless steel sinks

  • Top-loading fridge + freezer

  • Hot plate (no gas stove)

  • Ample counter/pantry space

• Refrigeration: 12V + 240V

• Freezer: Working (currently not in use)

• Hot Water: No

• Watermaker: No

Electrics & Power

• Electrical System: 240V / 12V

• Engine Start Batteries: 2

• House Batteries: 2 x Lithium

• Solar Panels: 4

• Charger: Victron

• Generator: Yes (brand new)

• Wind Generator: No

• Lighting: 5 small + 2 large solar lights with flashing blue/red lights

Electronics & Navigation

• Navigation Instruments: Raymarine

• VHF: ICOM

• HF Radio: ICOM

• AIS: Yes

• Radar: No

• Depth/Speed/Wind Instruments: Yes

• Wind Vane: Raymarine

• Autopilot: Needs installation

• Entertainment: Sony TV (brand new), Starlink (Large, brand new)

• Davits: Yes (new 2025)

• Cranes: No

Deck & Sails

• Rigging: Good condition

• Running Rigging: New (2025)

• Sails: Good condition

• Anchors: 3 (incl. Danforth & Admiralty)

• Ground Tackle: 100m chain + ropes (great condition)

Safety Equipment

• Life Raft: Yes (expired)

• EPIRB: No

• Life Jackets: Yes (brand new)

• Flares: Yes

• Fire Extinguishers: 2 x Handheld dry powder

Tenders & Extras

• Dinghy: SR 250 aluminium hull (brand new)

• Outboard: Suzuki 5HP

• Covers: Yes

• Air Conditioning: Yes (aft cabin), with fan on inverter

Remarks

• Freshly painted hull and decks

• Fully equipped for long-term cruising or liveaboard

• Ready to sail away with minor finishing touches (e.g., autopilot installation)

 

Currently in Phuket, Thailand

Well-maintained and ready to sail

Available for immediate handover

Full documentation available on request

 

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