1979 Marine Trader Double Cabin

This 36-foot Marine Trader Double Cabin is a fiberglass trawler built for comfortable cruising and extended time at sea. A wave-piercing speed bulb contributes to smooth handling in moderate conditions, while bow and stern thrusters simplify docking. She cruises economically at 7 knots and reaches 9 knots at full throttle, powered by a single 120 hp Lehman diesel engine.

The accommodations reflect a practical, well-equipped cruising platform. The galley includes an apartment-sized refrigerator and freezer, a separate deep freezer, four-burner gas stove with oven, microwave, gas grill, and coffee maker. Two air conditioning units and a sound system provide comfort. Sleeping quarters consist of a forward cabin with a Vee berth and head, and an aft cabin with a double bed, head, and shower. A second helm station in the main cabin offers foul weather capability and excellent sightlines, while the flybridge provides another control position with good visibility.

Recent upgrades center on power efficiency and independence. Solar panels and LiFePO4 batteries reduce generator runtime, though a 5 kW generator handles loads beyond battery capacity. An 8-foot Walker Bay inflatable dinghy with 5 hp Honda four-stroke outboard is launched and recovered via a winch-operated davit system.