This 1987 Marine Trader 47 Tradewinds is a fiberglass flybridge trawler built around a semi-displacement hull designed for efficiency and seaworthiness. The 47-foot yacht sits on a solid fiberglass hull with a 15-foot beam and 3'10" draft, powered by twin Caterpillar 3208 TA diesel engines rated at 375 horsepower each with approximately 2,400 hours. The design emphasizes spacious deck areas, notably a full-width aft deck with teak flooring and a wet bar, complemented by upper and lower helm stations for flexible boat handling.
The interior layout provides two cabins and two heads across a well-appointed design. The master stateroom aft includes a queen berth with ensuite head featuring shower and tub. The forward guest cabin sleeps two and connects to its own head. The main salon centers on a lower helm position and opens to a generously proportioned galley outfitted with dual stainless sinks, induction cooktop, microwave, and a large refrigerator. Teak paneling throughout creates a traditional aesthetic, with recent interior updates including new headliners, upholstery, and window furnishings.
Extensive system upgrades completed since 2021 modernize the boat's capability. Electrical improvements include a 600-ampere Victron lithium battery bank, 3000-watt Victron inverter/charger, and a 700-watt solar array with management systems, enabling independent operation of air conditioning, hot water, and galley equipment. Recent mechanical work encompasses new dripless shaft seals, tuned and balanced propellers, a rebuilt aft cockpit with reinforced structure, refurbished seacocks, bottom paint, and hull polish. Navigation electronics include a Raymarine C90 chartplotter with radar, forward-scanning sonar, and VHF radio. The boat includes a Sunbrella enclosure over the upper helm and an enclosed aft deck with screens. An 11-gallon hot water heater, fresh water pump, new forward mattresses, and an installed dinghy lifting system round out recent improvements.
Length
47.00 FT
Beam
15.00 FT
Draft
3.83 FT
Weight
30,000 LBS
Material
Fiberglass
Shape
Semi-Displacement
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Engines
2
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3208 TA
Power
2 x NaN HP
Hours
2,400 HRS
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel
475 GAL
Water
100 GAL