The Vagabond 42' "Ma'alahi" is a center cockpit bluewater cruiser designed to take you anywhere in the world. She has a modified full keel with a skeg mounted rudder, keel stepped mast, clipper bow and a heart shaped transom. This particular model was built by Sea Chief Yacht Builders Int. in Tiawan. The boat has been undergoing a refit for the past few years now and an unfortunate life changing event has forced the sale of their sailboat before completion. It's about 80% complete. What has been done has been accomplished by local professionals and craftsmen in the trade.
Powered by a re-built 65 HP Ford Lehman diesel engine in 2006 with 30 hours. Lakewood Yacht Service did the rebuild. The transmission was replaced with a re-built also in 2005.
A new 108 gallon aluminum fuel tank was installed a few years ago as was the two new 50 gallon each stainless steel water tanks.
The teak has been removed from the deck. It does need to be prepped and painted and nonskid applied. The entire boat needs paint. The mast and booms were painted by South Texas Yacht Service in 2006.
See full specs for the complete details on the refit and newly added equipment and modifications
Presently this is a two cabin layout. Originally it was a three cabin with the third cabin midships to starboard. That has been modified and now serves as a workroom and also contains the custom built refrigeration box with an Adler Barbour refrigeration/freezer system that was new in 2001. The opening to this area is wide and trimmed in teak. Its different for a Vagabond but quite nice.
The V-berth forward had twin bunks and can again without a lot of work. It was modified for the purpose of having a single berth. Aft of the V-berth to port is the head with a Corian vanity and new sink and marine toilet. Large storage cabinet above vanity. The holding tank is a bladder and in storage.
The main salon has settees both port and starboard with the dinette table to port. At present the old teak sole was taken out when the tanks were removed and now in its place is form fitted plywood that is ready for new teak and holly sole or carpet. The dinette table is in storage.
The master stateroom is aft with a queen bed however the mattress will need to be repalced. Shelving and hanging locker space on both sides with a large bank of drawers to port. the teak and holly sole is in place from the galley aft.
The aft head is 95% complete with new Corian vanity and fixtures. The toilet which is in storage and needs parts needs to be installed. the plumbing needs to be done. The plastic holding tank needs to be installed.
Galley
The galley is to port along the companionway to the aft cabin. Needs a stove. Custom cabinetry throughout the entire galley. Corian counter tops. New double stainless sinks, custom built microwave cabinet with microwave in place. Ample drawer space.Opening bronze ports.
In storage is a custom built propane storage locker with two 20-lb. aluminum tanks.
12-volt Spectra Watermaker, needs new membrane. Used.
Sails & Rigging
The sails for the boat are in storage where they have been for several years. There are many of them including a main, staysail, jib, mizzen all 12 years old and built by Cameron Sails. Additional sails are a storm staysail, yankee, extra main and are original.
The roller furling system is Harken and in place on the boat. There are steps on the mast. Both masts have been painted and both are aluminum. In 1998 a new bowsprit and Samson Post were built.
Barient winches. Primary winches are Lewmar self-tailing. Stainless steel boom crutch.
Additional
The boat is to be considered a project boat with most of the refit complete. The motor mounts were new in 2005. The exhaust manifold and heat exchanger were new in 2005. [removed phone]-blade prop with a shaft razor. Two Racor filters.
The boat has been re-wired. All the thru-hulls and seacocks were replaced in 2005.
The 42 Vagabonds have no compression post on the mizzen mast therefore they are reinforced with a wooden beam. In this case it has been additionally reinforced with a stainless steel plate under the mast located in the aft cabin.
Most of the interior woodwork has been replaced. All of the head liner is new
All the ports have been replaced with bronze.
The fuel tanks were new in 2005. 108 gallons in (3) tanks.
Emergency tiller in storage, 4 Sport-a-Seat cockpit chairs (2 never used and in storage). Foredeck, cockpit and aft deck awnings (not sure of condition).
Below you will find a description of what is left to do on the boat.
The deck is in great shape. It was solid fiberglass with the teak veneer. After the teak was removed, the screw holes were filled and then marine plywood was cut and screwed & expoxied to the deck. Then fiberglass was laid with an epoxy resin and then painted. On every haulout the hull has been solid and blister-free. The last haulout was in Florida when we trucked it to Texas in the summer of 2005.
The first thing that needs to be done is to get some paint on the deck to protect the epoxy. The remaining projects are:
Install the deck fresh water-fill hardware and plumb the fresh water tanks.
Install two sink faucets in heads and plumbing.
Purchase and install galley faucet and plumbing.
Re-install fresh-water and salt-water pumps.
Purchase and install water heater.
Re-install two heads.
Re-install interior light fixtures.
Purchase and install galley stove.
Re-install teak trim around transom port.
Replace forward and aft bunk cushions.
Finish cabin sole in main salon with either carpet or teak and holly.
Varnish new interior teak throughout.
Re-install Lighthouse windlass.
Re-install wind generator on mizzen and regulator.
Re-install radar antenna on mizzen.
Re-install alternator 3-stage charge regulator.
Re-install Link battery monitor/charge controller.
Install new Icom VHF radio (included).
Install new wind instrument display (included).
Re-install refridgerator unit (it's on board but being relocated).
All the standing rigging was replaced in October 1998 using Sta-Lok fittings except for the whisker stays and the main backstay with the SSB insulator. These 3 stays should be replaced, other wire to be inspected.
Replace forward lifelines.
Bimini frame needs new canvas.
Repack packing gland.
Reseal mizzen mast step plate.
Restitch binnacle cover.
Re-install anchors, chain and rode.
Electrical
12-volt, 110-volt 30 amp shore power. Xantrex 2000 watt inverter/battery charger. (1) engine start battery, (1) house battery. Under the starboard settee is a custom built area for 8 6-volt batteries plus an engine start battery.
No AC. Used wind generator in storage. Compass.
Bilge pumps, fresh water pump, salt water and water maker pump in storage.
Electronics
Cetrek 730 Auto Pilot with remote. New brain in 2001.
2003 VHF radio in box in storage.
Ratheon radar and antenna and many spares and parts in storage.
Raymarine wind instrument (still in box),
Spare starter (purchased new in 2007 along with the installed starter, never used).
Deck
The teak has been removed from the deck. It needs prep, paint and non-skid. The cockpit remains teak .There is 1" stainless tubing replacing the life lines from both gates going aft. There is also a stainless hand rail on both the port and starboard side and rigth aft of the cockpit coaming.
Dorade vents, cockpit table, teak drink holder. Bimini and dodger frame only. No canvas. Stainless dinghy davits by Kato Marine.
Lighthouse electric windlass is in storage. 45# CQR anchor. 66# custom stainless steel plow anchor, 80# Luke Fisherman anchor all with chain and rode and all in storage.
Category: Sailboats
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Type: Cruiser (Sail)
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Manufacturer: Vagabond
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Model: Cutter Ketch 42
Passengers: 0
Year: 1980
Sleeps: 0
Length/LOA: 42' 0"
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Price: $59,000 / €45,339
Engine Manufacturer: Other
Condition: Very Good
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Location: Kemah, TX 77565
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Boat Ad Last Revised: [removed phone]:48:29
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