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La Vagabonde
Designer: Francois Sergent  ·  First built: 1960
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About the La Vagabonde

Sailing enthusiasts may recognize La Vagabonde as the name of the famous Outremer 45 catamaran featured in the popular YouTube sailing channel "Sailing La Vagabonde," though the name itself has been used by various vessels throughout maritime history. The romantic French name, meaning "the wanderer," perfectly captures the spirit of long-distance cruising and adventure that many sailors seek. While specific technical specifications for boats bearing this name are limited, the moniker has become synonymous with offshore cruising and circumnavigation. The most well-known La Vagabonde represents the growing trend of modern sailors choosing performance catamarans for extended ocean passages, taking advantage of their spacious layouts, shallow draft capabilities, and impressive speed potential. Boats carrying this evocative name typically embody the essence of blue-water cruising, designed for couples or small crews seeking to explore remote destinations while maintaining reasonable comfort and safety margins. The name suggests vessels optimized for long-range cruising rather than coastal day sailing, with the self-sufficiency and seaworthiness required for extended passages between distant ports.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.67 ft / 7.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.00 ft / 5.49 m
Beam 7.42 ft / 2.26 m
Max Draft 4.08 ft / 1.24 m
Min Draft 2.16 ft / 0.66 m
Displacement 3,520.00 lb / 1,597 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 237.00 ft² / 22.02 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/CB & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction Wood
Designer Francois Sergent
First Built 1960
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.43
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
18.83
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.95
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.69
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 477.22
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