Trader 50

Two Marvellous 3208 Cats!
£129,950.00 (Approx US$174,472)
  • Boat REF#  ·  342740
  • LOA  ·  14.62m
  • Year  ·  1992
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  8
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 375hp, Caterpillar 3208 (1992)
  • Lying  ·  Eastbourne
Boatshed Eastbourne
Boatshed Eastbourne
Tim Kingston

Extra Details

Builder Kha Shing Enterprises Co Ltd, Taiwan
Lying Eastbourne
Fuel capacity 2,160.0 ltr (475.2 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 720.0 ltr (158.4 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 300.0 ltr (66.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/06/2021

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 375hp
Engine make and model Caterpillar 3208 (1992)
Engine Hours engine1= 1900
engine2= 1900
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 12 knots
Max speed (approx) 18 knots
Generator output 9KVA
Engine spares

Engines serviced March 2025
Antifoul/anodes May 2025

Dimensions

LOA 14.62m
Beam 4.60m
Draft Min 1.70m
Draft Max 1.70m
Displacement 22,000kg (48,510.0lbs)
Headroom 2.00m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 volt generator, 240 shore power voltage, 8 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Gelcoat finish

Tank sizes estimated

Accommodation

Total # of berths 8
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 4
Handbasin 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

Fresh water flush in en suite

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Dishwasher

Fresh water flush in en suite

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure
Stern Thruster
Bow Thruster

Electric windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
dinghy (2010)
(Hard Dinghy)
20hp outboard, Mercury, Short Shaft (2015)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
AIS Receiver
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life jackets
Searchlight
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

7 bilge pumps (0 manual / 7 Electric)

Broker's Comments

The sellers have owned their beloved Trader 50 for over 20 years and are now reluctantly selling for health reasons.

It has taken them to France, the Channel Islands, into London and the length and breadth of the English Channel.

The twin Caterpillar 3208 engines look to have been well looked after and started on the button and rumbled smoothly. They were serviced in May 2025.

The interior boasts a stateroom with en suite, a large fore cabin and two midships cabins and second heads. Electric toilets, with fresh water flushing in both of them.

The saloon is spectacular and the galley boasts not only a cooker and fridge but a second fridge freezer and a dishwasher. Entertaining 20 guests would not mean overcrowding!

The woodwork on these boats is always impressive and the owners’ prompt attention to any leaks or condensation around windows has prevented stains that are often found on similar boats.

There is a large fly bridge with a full set of navigation instruments and controls. There is a fly bridge cover available.

The davits hold a hard dinghy with 20hp Mercury outboard.

I think that this Trader 50 is effectively a 4 bedroom detached house that floats!

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

About 20 years

Why are you selling her?

We don't use her enough

Where have you sailed her?

France, English Channel

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