Vagabundo — 1936 Hubbard/Brewer Ketch Motorsailer, 59 ft. A piece of American maritime history, beautifully restored.

Built in Newport Beach, CA in 1936 and commissioned into U.S. Coast Guard surveillance service during World War II, Vagabundo earned seven service chevrons — displayed on her wheelhouse to this day, as authorized by the Secretary of the Navy. She is not a replica or an interpretation of classic style. She is the real thing.

Designed by Walton Hubbard Jr. and Frederick C. Brewer and constructed by South Coast Boat Building Co., Vagabundo was originally owned by Louis Cass, who sailed her regularly to Catalina and Ensenada. She came north to Seattle in 1976, and her current owners have cared for her since 1994, completing a restoration that returned her to classic yacht condition.

The results speak for themselves. A full polyurethane repaint inside and out in 2022 left her with a surface finish that photos don’t fully capture — this is a boat that rewards a visit. Her ketch rig, teak-over-fir decks, custom woodworking throughout, and gourmet galley reflect the kind of craftsmanship that simply cannot be replicated in a modern build.

Accommodations include a forward V-berth with two bunks, a full master stateroom with ensuite head and shower, and a double pull out aft. Spacious wheelhouse and aft dining. The engine room — located below the wheelhouse and accessed through a Dutch door — offers partial full headroom, complete engine access, and a well-organized mechanicals including fuel management, fuel polishing, fire suppression, generator, boiler, inverter, and AGM battery banks.

Vagabundo is an all-weather cruising vessel that performs equally well under power and sail. After 90 years on the water, she is ready for her next chapter.

Come aboard at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, or arrange a private viewing.