Trader 50
Two Marvellous 3208 Cats!
- 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
Extra Details
| Builder | Kha Shing Enterprises Co Ltd, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Lying | Eastbourne |
| Fuel capacity | 2,160.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 720.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 300.0 ltr 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 |
| 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