Vagabond 47 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Garden·1972·Bluewater Yacht Builders Ltd. (TAIWAN)
Vagabond 47 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
46.58' · 14.2 m
Displ.
40,000 lbs · 18,144 kg
First year
1972

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 bluewater 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 handlaid fiberglass. It is a boat designed for the trade winds, prioritizing stability and momentum over lightair agility.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 94,917
Ask, not sold · 26 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
11
26 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
United States (30.8%) · Thailand (15.4%) · Montenegro (11.5%)

Recent Listings

24 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Vagabond 47 listings span 9 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (30.8%), followed by Thailand and Montenegro.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

26 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 114,2508430.8%
Thailand$ 70,0004015.4%
Montenegro$ 150,0523211.5%
Grenada$ 96,000227.7%
Guatemala$ 63,000217.7%
Italy$ 94,219217.7%
Mexico$ 25,000217.7%
Malaysia$ 94,917207.7%
New Zealand$ 97,891103.8%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Vagabond 47You are here$ 94,9172611
Hylas 4746.75'$ 70,000178
Leopard Catamarans 4746.83'$ 290,000179
North Wind 4746.75'$ 177,969155
Jeanneau Sun Kiss 4747.42'$ 87,254152
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster47.42'$ 109,999144
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 250,60384
Poncin 4747.21'$ 133,76887
Vagabond 4242'$ 45,00075
Lagoon 4746.25'$ 175,00030

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Vagabond 47 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Vagabond 47 over the past 12 months is $94,917. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Vagabond 47 sailboats are for sale?+
11 Vagabond 47 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 26 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Vagabond 47 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Vagabond 47 has increased by 1.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Vagabond 47 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Vagabond 47 listings over the past 12 months are United States (30.8%), Thailand (15.4%), Montenegro (11.5%).
05Do Vagabond 47 listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of Vagabond 47 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 18.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Vagabond 47?+
Comparable models include Hylas 47, Leopard Catamarans 47, North Wind 47. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.