1985 Marine Trader 50 Motor Yacht

About this boat

This 1985 Marine Trader 50 Motor Yacht is listed at 50 ft in overall length and 15.58 ft in beam. Classic 1985 Marine Trader 50 featuring a solid fiberglass displacement hull, 4.5’ draft, and approximately 16.5’ bridge clearance — an excellent platform for long-range cruising, liveaboard use, or Great Loop adventures. Powered by twin Ford Lehman 120HP naturally aspirated diesel engines running smooth and known for their legendary reliability and fuel efficiency. Equipped with Velvet Drive reduction gears, electronic shifters, hydraulic helms, and a Westerbeke 12.5KW generator. This vessel has benefited from extensive upgrades and improvements throughout the last 5 years of ownership, including many recent updates completed this year alone: • New topside paint • New upper deck sound system • New Tempur-Pedic mattresses • New 4-blade props • New hydraulic helms • All new upper deck cushions Additional major upgrades completed approximately 5 years ago include: • New fuel tanks • New injector pumps Bottom job completed in 2022. The teak has been mostly stripped to raw wood, providing a great opportunity for the next owner to customize the finish to their preference. The boat is fully functional and cruise-ready, while still offering room for minor cosmetic personalization. Extremely economical to operate with very low fuel consumption, making her ideal for extended cruising and comfortable liveaboard life. Included in the sale is a 16-foot Boston Whaler tender, adding exceptional convenience for island hopping, docking, and exploring. A spacious, classic trawler-style motor yacht with timeless lines, dependable mechanicals, and substantial recent investment. The listed specifications include 240 hp of total engine power.

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