1988 Monk Overseas Motor Cruiser

This 1988 Monk Overseas is a 42-foot fiberglass trawler built for extended cruising and comfortable living aboard. Twin Cummins 210 hp diesel engines deliver efficient power at a 7-knot cruise, while her shallow 3.5-foot draft and moderate air draft open access to waters unavailable to deeper-hulled competitors. The wide 14-foot beam and proven Taiwan-built construction provide stability and room, and the full flybridge with controls and seating is an uncommon feature on trawlers of this size and era.

The layout centers on accommodations for serious cruising: two staterooms and two heads distributed throughout, with the master featuring a private en suite head, separate shower, and tub. A galley-down arrangement with spacious salon, upper and lower helms, and abundant built-in storage define the interior. The aft cabin offers a centerline queen berth—a rarity in comparable designs. Teak dominates the interior, with solid teak joinery, furniture, louvered cabinet doors, and Venetian blinds throughout, complemented by teak grabrails, handrails, and a full teak grating on the fiberglass swim platform.

Systems throughout reflect cruising reliability: dual station hydraulic steering with emergency tiller, three dynamically balanced propellers with reversing reduction gears, fresh-water-cooled heat exchangers, and an Onan genset. The electrical plant includes dual marine batteries with chargers for house and engine circuits, 50-amp shore power, and 12/120-volt distribution. Plumbing features hot and cold pressure water, marine bronze seacocks, stainless steel tanks, two marine heads with holding tank, and dual bilge pump redundancy. A three-zone air conditioning and heat system serves the interior.

Recent maintenance has been continuous and extensive, with exterior decking completed in 2026, teak refinished annually, and systematic updates to mechanical, running gear, and ship systems documented through 2026. The boat sleeps six across three cabins with the salon convertible to a bed. Amenities include a three-burner electric range with oven, microwave, dual stainless galley sinks, refrigeration, trim tabs, anchor windlass, and a dinghy with motor.