My brother had a Vagabond 42’. He watched a video where a Vagabond was thrown up on a reef, banging for an hour. She was pulled off and sailed away with only scratches...meaning not in pieces. FF a few years and just completed refit, Katrina hit. The title surge picked his boat up over 3 concrete piers and wedged her between pilings and a boathouse. After cutting the pilings away, all she had was a few scratches and a bent shaft...above the waterline was a different story. Point being they would’ve lived. If anyone is interested in a Vagabond, do your research...especially the boatyard where she was built. I think he said they used three different yards. They are safe and comfortable cruisers.
A little late to the ball but I'd like to commend you on your presentation and nicely organized tour. I've always loved the vagabonds, solid seaworthy vessels and dripping in teak and character! I passed on a 47 that had a soft deck (retained the original teak) and she needed a new sheet set too. I'm sure Jade Dragon is plying the seas with a happy new owner, fair winds.
hi there, i did a tryp long time ago with a vagabond like this one named KEROSHEBA, owned by a south african around 1985 from Mallorca to South Africa, but a got out in Rio de Janeiro, nice memories, same dragon wood design inside, very strong and nice sailing boat, i think now she is in Abu Dhabi.
WOW, I was thinking about Kerosheba a few days ago. We went out on her during a training dive in False Bay Cape Town in the late 70's while doing my scuba course. We weren't under sail, what a beautiful boat. We motored up to a oil tanker moored in the bay. What felt like a very large yacht dwindled in size until this behemoth loomed over us. Kerosheba felt so small. A wonderful memory from a long time ago.
One of the issue with these boats is the exact reason the teak decking was removed, rotted core. How this repair was effected is important, you could be buying a can of worms thinking it is steak.
Hi Eddie, just curious but when you say ‘rotted core’ do you mean the teak decking itself rots or that the teak rotting might also rot the deck underneath?
supereliptic core is the material used in construction of a deck, FRP, core, FRP, is the general lay-up of many of the older boats. The core material was often small squares of of plywood or other woods. When screws penetrated the FRP and anchored in the core material over time water found a way in. The wood core would rot, the deck soften and boat loose rigidity. Hope this answered your question. Removing the rot can be expensive but if you know what you are doing and don’t mind getting a little messy from time to time you can make the repair yourself. Just don’t use a material that rots.
Michael, I'm not affiliated with the broker. My main focus is to simply explore and present boats that I think are interesting. It just so happens that some brokers like to use these videos to show their boats. In the case of Jade Dragon, I believe it has sold. But if you want to confirm, the broker details are in the details section above.
My brother had a Vagabond 42’. He watched a video where a Vagabond was thrown up on a reef, banging for an hour. She was pulled off and sailed away with only scratches...meaning not in pieces. FF a few years and just completed refit, Katrina hit. The title surge picked his boat up over 3 concrete piers and wedged her between pilings and a boathouse. After cutting the pilings away, all she had was a few scratches and a bent shaft...above the waterline was a different story. Point being they would’ve lived. If anyone is interested in a Vagabond, do your research...especially the boatyard where she was built. I think he said they used three different yards. They are safe and comfortable cruisers.
A little late to the ball but I'd like to commend you on your presentation and nicely organized tour. I've always loved the vagabonds, solid seaworthy vessels and dripping in teak and character! I passed on a 47 that had a soft deck (retained the original teak) and she needed a new sheet set too. I'm sure Jade Dragon is plying the seas with a happy new owner, fair winds.
Awesome video GreyBeard!🧜Thank you for sharing such a beautiful vessel!
I love this boat, great woodworking. The stern looks like "OH no Mr. Bill!" LOL.
That's funny.
WOW that is a beautiful boat; IF I knew how to sail I would definitely consider this boat.
I remember this boat when it was in Dana Point about 15 years ago. Pretty but slow in light winds.
Hey you are very talented to review and show boats. Love to boat 👍
What a great, clear and informative video...thank you...loved it.
Jeremy, Thank you very much for the comment.
Beautiful boat. So much well imagine, the saloon, so much cosy, right for my wood stove...but long keel...not very easy to sail...
Love the video. Nice vessel!
hi there, i did a tryp long time ago with a vagabond like this one named KEROSHEBA, owned by a south african around 1985 from Mallorca to South Africa, but a got out in Rio de Janeiro, nice memories, same dragon wood design inside, very strong and nice sailing boat, i think now she is in Abu Dhabi.
WOW, I was thinking about Kerosheba a few days ago. We went out on her during a training dive in False Bay Cape Town in the late 70's while doing my scuba course. We weren't under sail, what a beautiful boat. We motored up to a oil tanker moored in the bay. What felt like a very large yacht dwindled in size until this behemoth loomed over us. Kerosheba felt so small. A wonderful memory from a long time ago.
A realy beautiful yacht
One of my favorites!
Great video very informative.
Thank you, Craig.
Such a beautiful boat.
I agree, Jeff. Probably one of my favorites.
No mention of the cost or where she's at
Gorgeous
Great boat
One of the issue with these boats is the exact reason the teak decking was removed, rotted core. How this repair was effected is important, you could be buying a can of worms thinking it is steak.
Hi Eddie, just curious but when you say ‘rotted core’ do you mean the teak decking itself rots or that the teak rotting might also rot the deck underneath?
supereliptic core is the material used in construction of a deck, FRP, core, FRP, is the general lay-up of many of the older boats. The core material was often small squares of of plywood or other woods. When screws penetrated the FRP and anchored in the core material over time water found a way in. The wood core would rot, the deck soften and boat loose rigidity.
Hope this answered your question.
Removing the rot can be expensive but if you know what you are doing and don’t mind getting a little messy from time to time you can make the repair yourself. Just don’t use a material that rots.
Love ❤️ sailboat ⛵️
Hello Charles. This was the first boat I did a video tour for. It's probably my favorite boat, so far.
Really nice Boat, Confused I thought Nice Woodwork meant something else.
Very well done new subscriber
Thank you, Dennis.
Is the boat for sale? If so can you add the link?
Hello Daric, I believe that the broker has sold this boat.
It would be nice to list the asking price.
Michael, I'm not affiliated with the broker. My main focus is to simply explore and present boats that I think are interesting. It just so happens that some brokers like to use these videos to show their boats. In the case of Jade Dragon, I believe it has sold. But if you want to confirm, the broker details are in the details section above.