1983 Vagabond 42 Ketch

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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