Question 1

What are the specs of the VAGABOND 14?

Accepted Answer

The VAGABOND 14 has the following specifications: 13.67ft LOA, 6.17ft beam, 3.82ft draft, 265lb displacement. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable.

Question 2

How much does a VAGABOND 14 cost?

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The VAGABOND 14 has an average asking price of $750, with prices ranging from $750 to $750 based on 1 listings.

Question 3

Who built the VAGABOND 14 and when was it made?

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Built by Vagabond Boats (USA), designed by Ron Holder, first built in 1976, with production ending in 1982.

Question 4

Is the VAGABOND 14 good for offshore sailing?

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The VAGABOND 14 is classified as a Dinghy. It has a comfort ratio of 2.82, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 3.84, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 5

How fast is the VAGABOND 14?

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The VAGABOND 14 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 42.7, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 60.57, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a VAGABOND 14?

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Annual maintenance for a VAGABOND 14 is estimated at $300 – $700. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a VAGABOND 14 per year?

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Annual cost of ownership for the VAGABOND 14 (13.67ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $300 – $700/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $0-$0/year (based on $750 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 13.67ft boat: Florida: $2,500-$6,600/year. California: $2,300-$5,700/year. Massachusetts: $1,700-$3,800/year + $500 winter storage. New York: $1,700-$4,800/year + $500 winter storage. Maryland: $1,600-$3,000/year. Texas: $1,000-$3,000/year. Washington: $2,000-$4,300/year. Michigan: $1,000-$2,100/year + $500 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,500-$3,000/year. South Carolina: $2,100-$4,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $1K to $9K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a VAGABOND 14?

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Marina slip costs for the VAGABOND 14 (13.67ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $2,500-$6,600/year. California: $2,300-$5,700/year. Massachusetts: $1,700-$3,800/year + $500 winter storage. New York: $1,700-$4,800/year + $500 winter storage. Maryland: $1,600-$3,000/year. Texas: $1,000-$3,000/year. Washington: $2,000-$4,300/year. Michigan: $1,000-$2,100/year + $500 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,500-$3,000/year. South Carolina: $2,100-$4,100/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the VAGABOND 14?

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SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the VAGABOND 14 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the VAGABOND 14.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a VAGABOND 14?

Accepted Answer

When buying a VAGABOND 14, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the VAGABOND 14 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the VAGABOND 14?

Accepted Answer

The VAGABOND 14 has the following rig dimensions: I=13.3ft (foretriangle height), J=4.16ft (foretriangle base), P=16.5ft (mainsail luff), E=7.73ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 96.5 sq ft. Jib area: 27.7 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the VAGABOND 14 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The VAGABOND 14 is classified as a Dinghy by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 13.67ft LOA, comfort ratio 2.82, capsize ratio 3.84, SA/disp 42.7, average price $750. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	13.67 ft
LWL	12.5 ft
Beam	6.17 ft
Draft	3.82 ft/ 0.5 ft min
Displacement	265 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	4.7 kn

Iforetriangle height	13.3 ft
Jforetriangle base	4.16 ft
Pmainsail luff	16.5 ft
Emainsail foot	7.73 ft
FLforestay	4.2 ft
Mainsail	96.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)	27.7 sq ft
Spinnaker	47 sq ft

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