Happy Easter,

Had a trip to Florida and looked at over a half dozen boats. Three Vagabonds were sold out from under me. Bummer.

Basically the trip confirmed my desire for the 42 Vagabond. Again, anyone know of one coming on the market?

Hi all,
Not much activity since I last checked the site. I'm still looking for my next boat and have expanded my search.

My broker suggested that there are more 47's available than 42's. I interested in the groups thoughts on this idea.

Also, does anyone know of a 47' in the New England area that I could visit just so can see if I'd perfer that size?

Hope everyone is surviving the winter. It's cold in Boston!
Geoff

London Excell Boatshow - anyone going?

Hi there V42s, All the best for 2009!

Kris again - just caught up on the blog - and yes - we need more responses! Thanks to those who published their personal websites: always good reading/viewing. I have now left my job in Russia and so have more time and web access :) I plan a season in the Mediterranean

Does ANYONE have a manual for the boat? I will very happily scan it and publish it PDF format so we can all have access: it's just sometimes any technical data would be of great use - if so maybe we can meet up at the London Boat show? I will be there 16th, 17th 18th Jan 09. SMS Kris on 07792 871172 ( UK cell phone)

Smile - you own one of the Prettiest Boats afloat ( eye of the beholder and all that...)

Kris and Valiant M

Prop Shaft Taper and Keyway?

Seasons greetings to one and all!

does anyone have a feathering prop fitted? I want to order one at the London Boat show but having no manual for ValiantM and having spent 3 air bottles trying to get her prop off - I still don't know what it is - I could see there was a 10mm keyway...anyone know the taper? Any recommendations on props for the originally powered Lehman engine version?

Thanks Kris

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday

Jean and I would like to extend a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to our fellow Vagabond friends.

If our plans fall into place, as they have been, we should be in a very nice warm climate this time next year. Hopefully, having a cold beverage with some of the people on the blog.

Be safe out there, we will be thinking of you all.

V42 vs V47

My broker hit me with a question that I hadn't considered; the prices of Vagabond 47's are very competitive with the 42, would I consider the larger boat?

For $20K, I get 7 tones more boat.... Really want to hear your thoughts...

Thanks
Geoffrey Kerr

New Member

Jean just invited me to the site and I'm taking this opportunity to introduce myself.

Personally, I live and work in Acton, MA, USA as an Electrical Engineer for a company called Haartz Corporation. (www.haartz.com) Some of you may recognize the name because about 5% of our business is the manufacture of SeaMark. Fatinha & I have two kids, Alison and William.

Nautically, I cut my teeth sailing with my Dad on the Chesapeake on his friend’s cat boat. Navigation was a compass and RDF. After marriage, we would sponge off the generosity of friends. Finally about 6 years ago (and kids out of the house), Fatinha said we needed our own boat! (Am I lucky or what?)

Within a year, we found BORKA, a ’79, 33’ Westerly Ketch. We have been sailing Boston and the Massachusetts Bay every since. We found a marina in the center of Boston and commute every weekend to be on her. During the winter, she has an Espar heater that keeps us toasty warm as we watch movies and enjoy the solitude. Basically we have a condo on the waterfront.

About a year ago, Fatinha announced that we had outgrown Borka and we needed a bigger boat. (Now this is beyond luck, I’m just down right blessed!) In the fall we found a 42’ Vagabond in New London, CT and ended up making an offer that was not accepted. However, we now had the monkey on our back. All boats we have looked at are now compared to the Vagabond and unless we could spend twice as much, none compare.

At this point I consider myself an associate member of this Blog. Fatinha and I are indebted to Allen and Jean for their most generous help in our search. If any others have any suggestions or knowledge of a Vagabond 42’ that needs a new and loving owner, I’d much appreciate the lead.

I look forward to participating with this site in the future.