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1982 Velmare Vagabond 47 Bluewater Cruiser – Indonesia

Yono Explorer is a proven bluewater cruising yacht that has already done what many cruising yachts only dream about. Extensively upgraded between 2021 and 2024 and actively cruised throughout Thailand, Bali and Eastern Indonesia, she offers an exceptional opportunity to step aboard and immediately begin exploring some of the world's finest cruising grounds.

Located in Labuan Bajo, gateway to Komodo National Park, this heavily built Italian cruising yacht combines a secure centre cockpit layout, pilot house protection and substantial recent investment in critical systems. With a rebuilt diesel engine, new gearbox, lithium batteries, solar power, watermaker and fresh antifouling scheduled for June 2026, Yono Explorer is exceptionally well prepared for extended cruising throughout Indonesia and beyond.

ACCOMMODATION & LIVEABOARD COMFORT

• Spacious aft owner's cabin

• Private ensuite bathroom

• Two forward guest cabins

• Twin berths in guest cabins

• Shared guest bathroom

• Large main saloon

• Protected pilot house

• Excellent interior volume

• Comfortable liveaboard layout

• Good natural ventilation

• Air-conditioning installed

• Suitable for family cruising

• Ideal for long-term life aboard

BLUEWATER CRUISING EQUIPMENT

• Lithium battery bank installed in 2021

• Solar power system installed in 2021

• Victron inverter and charger system

• Upgraded high-output alternator

• Watermaker installed

• Modern radar system

• Autopilot system

• Generator onboard

• Recently serviced liferaft

• Aluminium dinghy included

• 8HP outboard included

• Dive compressor included

• Dive tank storage rack

• Three independent charging systems

• Configured for extended off-grid cruising

PERFORMANCE & SPECIFICATIONS

• Velmare Vagabond 47

• Built in 1982

• Heavy-displacement bluewater cruising yacht

• Secure centre cockpit design

• Pilot house configuration

• 105HP marine diesel engine

• Engine recently overhauled

• New gearbox installed

• Cruising speed approximately 6–8 knots

• Fuel consumption from approximately 6 litres per hour

• New jib sail

• New mizzen sail

• In-mast furling mainsail in excellent condition

• Hull and topsides professionally repainted

• Antifouled in July 2024

• Fresh haul-out and antifouling scheduled June 2026

• Langkawi registered

• Indonesian cruising permit recently reset

• Located in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

• Available for immediate cruising

Yono Explorer represents a rare opportunity to acquire an extensively upgraded bluewater cruising yacht already positioned in one of the world's most spectacular cruising regions. With major mechanical, electrical and sailing upgrades already completed, she offers exceptional value for sailors seeking a capable offshore cruiser ready for immediate adventure.