1981 Hardin Island Trader

The Hardin Island Trader 45 is a center cockpit cutter-ketch built in 1981 with a fiberglass hull and a 70 hp turbo diesel engine. At 45 feet long with a 13-foot beam, she draws 5 feet 6 inches and carries a mast height of 56 feet, making her suitable for Intracoastal Waterway cruising. The boat has been actively maintained over two decades and is outfitted for extended coastal passage work.

Below deck, the accommodation plan includes an aft captain's cabin and a forward guest cabin, with one head. The boat carries solar panels, a substantial battery bank with inverter, radar, and AIS for navigation and safety. The rig and systems reflect a cruiser's practical needs rather than racing focus.

The boat includes numerous spare parts and an extensive tool collection aboard. Her sailing history encompasses extended time on the East Coast and Caribbean passages. Recent years saw lighter use, though all systems remain in working order and ready for active cruising.