The Vagabond 47 stands as a quintessential example of the "Golden Age" of Taiwanese yacht building, a period defined by heavy displacement, ornate woodwork, and the romantic aesthetics of traditional seafaring. Designed by the legendary William Garden and built primarily by Blue Water Yachts in Taiwan, the Vagabond 47 was conceived as a blue-water cruiser capable of carrying its crew across oceans in comfort and style. With its signature clipper bow, trailboards, and ketch rig, the vessel evokes the silhouette of a classic merchant ship while utilizing the modern (for its time) durability of hand-laid fiberglass. It is a boat designed for the trade winds, prioritizing stability and momentum over light-air agility.
Used Vagabond 47 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Vagabond
- Model
- 47
- Builder
- Bluewater Yacht Builders Ltd. (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- William Garden
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
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