1987 Marine Trader 47 Tradewinds

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.