1979 Marine Trader 38DC

This 1979 Marine Trader 38DC is a 38-foot fiberglass trawler with twin Ford Lehman 120 hp engines, powered for steady cruising and long-range capability. The boat has been continuously maintained by the same owner since 1987 and carries full documentation under New York registry with current Florida registration.

The interior comprises two staterooms and two heads with galley positioned topside. The boat accommodates comfortable cruising with 160-gallon aluminum fuel tanks, 200-gallon stainless steel fresh water tanks, and a 20-gallon black water holding tank. Power comes from a 900-amp hour gel battery house bank paired with a Magnum Pure Sine Wave 2800 watt inverter/charger, supported by twin 800-amp alternators and isolated charging systems. Cooling is provided by a full-size NovaCool refrigerator and two Cruise Air air conditioning units.

Major systems have undergone recent upgrades: the electrical panel and house wiring were professionally inspected and improved in 2023, with galvanic isolators added for shore power protection. Shafts and cutless bearings were replaced in 2011 with dripless couplings. Transmissions were rebuilt in the late 1990s. Engine fuel systems received complete overhaul in 2016 with new injectors and upgraded Racor 900 filters. Heat exchangers were installed in 2022 with new starters in 2016. All original teak-framed windows have been replaced with aluminum-framed Diamond Sea Glaze units.

Recent interior refreshes include new plumbing fixtures, countertops, and window treatments completed in 2024. The flybridge and bridge deck received re-gel coating in 2023. Canvas and bimini were renewed in 2021. The boat currently requires an autopilot, windlass, and galley stove to complete its systems.