BOLD VENTURE is a 1983 Vagabond 47 Ketch, designed by William Garden and built by Bluewater Yacht Builders in Taiwan. She is a heavy-displacement, long-keel cruising yacht with a classic ketch rig and a layout well suited for extended offshore passages or comfortable liveaboard use.
Over the past several years, the vessel has benefited from ongoing ownership attention and upgrades to her mechanical, electrical, and onboard systems, with a practical focus on reliability, serviceability, and cruising comfort. With generous tankage, watermaker, generator, protected cockpit, and straightforward systems access, Bold Venture offers a solid platform for an owner seeking a traditional cruising yacht of proven design.
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Key Features of This Yacht
Vessel Description
Additional Information
- William Garden design
- Built by Bluewater Yacht Builders, Taiwan
- Fiberglass (FRP) hull
- Heavy-displacement configuration
- Long/full keel
- Teak-over-plywood decks
- Approximate displacement 40,000 lbs
- Documented vessel, U.S. flagged
Yacht Specification
Vessel Name
BOLD VENTURE
Length
51 ft
Beam
14 ft
Manufacturer
Vagabond
Model
Ketch
Year Of Vessel
1983
Boat Type
sail-cruiser
Fresh Water Tank
200 gal
Holding Tank Capacity
20 gal
Fuel Type
Diesel
No. of Fuel Tanks
1
Fuel Capacity
300 gal
Main Engine Model
4-236
Main Engine Make
Perkins
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About 1983 Vagabond Ketch
This 1983 Vagabond Ketch is a premium sail category boat currently located in San Pedro, CA, United States. This vessel is designed for efficient sailing. With a beam of 14 ft and a fuel capacity of 300 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.