Liveaboard Trawler For $25k | Live On the HOOK!

THIS BOAT IS SOLD!
This 1979 40' Marine Trader Double Cabin needs some work.
Is it worth the cost to repair? Let me know what you think.

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[MASTERRDEYE]

Nothing more expensive than an inexpensive boat.

[tlew-xiqg]

She needs love and money! I hope someone with plenty of each becomes her next owner, I’d love to watch the transformation! New boats are shiny and happy and it’s hard not to get googley eyed over them …but there’s something magical about an old boat!

[josephkordinak]

It ain't worth as much as she is paying in slip fees. For being someone who has fallen into the fixer upper pit of hell and learned his lesson. No matter how good it looks it will need at least three times what you think it will need. This one looks like it needs a lot. If your looking for a boat just go spend 100k on a boat in good condition ready to go and you will be ahead of getting this one.

[bobthecpaontheloose]

Ah, brings back many fond memories of a project 1978 38' double cabin Marine Trader I "restored" in the 90's. It was slipped on the Black River in South Haven off of Lake Michigan. Thoughts of cruising soon turned to the restoration process which turned out to be the most enjoyable part of owning the boat. Something so elevating about being on a boat and watch it being transformed. Your comment about being a double screw is exactly right, as my first boat was a double screw '84 40' Mainship while this Marined Trader (parted with through divorce) was a single screw - by choice for the reason you mentionded - way less maintanance and performance on a trawler will never get you up on plane, even with two engines and I found that a single screw is way more fun to navigate. Well, now I'm 80 and the boating thing is just a fond memory... thanks for showing this boat... maybe my next incarnation.😀👍

[leeketner]

Twin engines are ALWAYS best. Should u be out riding or fishing and one engine stops u can still get back or keep going. Twin is best.

[peterk]

Sorry sailor, I just bought a 36ft Carver, no project work. Owner changed the oil and dewinterised the two Mercruisers and I have my own dock, just 1 mile down river. I honestly think that you might review your asking price. I paid $22000 in an auction

[thisisitmjh]

What a pity. At one time she was a beautiful boat. Tons of time, money will be needed to restore. Whomever decides to take on this project and has both will end up with a true gem.

[reality.]

There is not a centimeter on that boat that does not need redoing.

[Puddlepiratesince]

Exterior needs tons of work.
Looks like a really nasty crash occured near the bow starboard side .
THAT is a structural concern.
Might be nice for puttering about a bay or intrcoastal, but i wouldnt trust it on big water.

Damage Controlman
USCG 1973-1979.
I dealt with structural and mechanical safety and integrity.

It needs a lot of money thrown into that hole in the water.

[johnfritz]

Six months at $100, 000 would probably fix it up so it’s usable.

[MikeBanks]

I have fixed a few--and there is only one way to do it--out of the water and into a facility where a complete strip down can take place. The boat is OLD so no matter how well the jobs is done beyond the minimum essential for safe passage making, , it is not a large profit, or even a viable resale prospect. That means it is a fix-up and keep long term for someone.

The engines will determine the viability--how many hours have they done and what do the maintenance logs look like? Is it keel cooled or does it have a heat exchanger? All has a bearing on whether or not this is a viable prospect. Four thousand hours on the engines is not excessive--they are good for at least twice that number if properly maintained.

[paulj.friedl]

No way, needs to much work and money...

[MichaelBurke-fp]

Old girl has see her better days it would be nice if someone would bring her back to her glory days!

[carminezoino]

Luv it, definitely that metal decor gone! Nice Boat

[mikemurel]

My 49 year old Chris Craft 35dc is in somewhat better condition. Much cleaner and dryer, but still has some of the same issues. Leaking is something you get used to, as long as it's not sinking. Great tour. Nice boat though. We looked at a 52 ft Kashing in San Diego a few years back. It was really nice, but 200k and a title that was in dispute. Also some of c the same issues. No thanks.

[mikeparkhurst]

Yeah and living on the hook has now become extremely expensive also.. ain't what it was

[DougPoulton]

Even if it runs it will still cost more than $1200 a month for diesel to keep it on the go. If you just want to move from anchorage to anchorage a sailboat may be better for loitering around the keys..

[henrycarlson]

Interesting, Thank You . Could be nice, But I see a LOT of Money and work . I wonder what the haul out would show. More project than I would want. Where do you Start?

[svoctopus]

Nope. That vessel needs a major refitting. $80, 000+. 2 to 3 years of hard, do-it-yourself work.

How much does one of those vessel in good condition go for on Yacht World?

That vessel is no bargain. Not by any means.

Sorry.

Take the first $5000. Better yet. Give it away after 2 months go by and not sold.

Remember those Slip fees. Even if they're $500 per month now.

Those Slip fees add up.

Change the price to $10, 000 today. Get that thing sold this month!

Slip fees slip fees slip fees

BTW. I live on the West Coast. So don't think I'm scamming her.

[keithhults]

Money pit! The engines are original 45 years old and appear decades neglected like the rest of the boat. If they run, the raw water cooling side and the exchangers will probably require replacing. Before raw water invades the engines? Feul tanks have microbes living in the oil from sitting numerous years. Replacing a pair of diesels is about $80K plus replacement costs and rebuilding the transmissions. It needs new battery cradles and rewiring that spaghetti mess. Replacing soft decks is very expensive. I DIY re-decked my Grady White and a Pro-Line. This is a fiberglass boat built onto a wood core. If parts of the decks are soft, the core rotted under the glass and the hull might have soft spots also.