1979 Marine Trader Europa (2024)

Dimensions

Max Bridge Clearance: 21' Mast Up, 16' Mast Down
Displacement: 24,200

Engines
Total Power: 120
Cruising Speed: 8
Max Speed: 11

Tanks
Fuel: 380
Fresh Water: 200
Holding: 40

Accommodations

The Marine Trade Sedan is very versatile and accommodating designed to make life aboard very safe, comfortable and relaxing. On deck she features a fly bridge with full fiberglass hard top, spacious upper deck with ample room for dinghy storage and entertaining. The main deck features an aft co*ckpit, easily traveled side decks with deep bulwarks, large bow with pulpit and bow roller and a raised coachroof. The bridge extends over the side decks and aft co*ckpit offering protection from the sun and rain. On starboard is a sliding helm door allowing easy access fore and aft while docking. Teak weather decks compliment her traditional styling.

Like all sedan style interiors, this Marine Trader has the salon, galley and lower helm station on the same level as the side decks. With no steps to negotiate, moving about the boat, whether under way or at anchor is safe and easy. She features two entry doors. One aft, entering from the co*ckpit and one starboard at the lower helm station. The salon is open and airy featuring a settee to port with a custom, hi-lo table which easily converts to a raised dinner table. Opposite is two fiberglass wicker chairs. Large sliding windows offer tremendous lighting and ventilation. The lower helm station with double bench seat is to starboard. The cruising galley is opposite on port. The large opening windshield, large sliding ports and helm door provide very clear vision for the helmsperson.

The spacious master cabin is midships on port and features a large Pullman style double berth, hanging locker, under bunk custom storage. Opposite the master cabin is the electric marine head with vanity and stall shower / tub. The Forward cabin features a "V" style double with large overhead hatch, hanging locker, under bunk storage and standing headroom.

  • New Coleman Rooftop Air Conditioning w/Heat
  • Built in Stereo/DVD w/LCD TV
  • Mast mounted TV Antenna
  • (3) Forward Hatches Replaced w/Lexan

Galley

The full cruising, "L" shaped galley is separated from the salon by a serving counter with storage cabinets above and below. The upper cabinets are double doored, allowing access from the salon or galley side. There is additional storage under the counter and sink. The front loading Kenmoore Refrigerator is under the counter between the stove and sinks. The top loading Freezer is opposite the galley just aft of the lower helm seat and under the hinged chart table.

  • New Refrigerator (2005)
  • New Freezer (2005)
  • Galley Maid Stove w/Oven - Electric
  • Microwave Oven
  • Ceramic Tile Countertops

Electronics

  • UPPER HELM:
  • West Marine VHF Radio
  • Benmar Autopilot (2006)
  • Glendenning Synchronizers
  • Raymarine SL72 24 Mile Radar/GPS Chartplotter (2005)
  • Lowrance X65 Depthsounder
  • Danforth Compass
  • LOWER HELM:
  • West Marine VHF Radio
  • Benmar Autopilot (2006)
  • Glendenning Synchronizers
  • Saturn Compass
  • Fuel Level Monitors

Electrical

8 KW Onan Generator (6500 hours)

  • 110V and 12V Service
  • (2) 30 AMP Shorepower Connections and Cords
  • 50 AMP Y Adapter
  • Second Battery Charger
  • 1700 Watt Inverter
  • Custom Lighting (2000)
  • (6) 6V Trojan House Batteries
  • (5) GRP 27 Engine Start Batteries
  • New 10 Gal. Hot Water Heater
  • Wire for Cable TV

Deck and Hull

Hull Topsides painted in 2000 and bottom antifouling new in May 2009. Teak was removed from forward deck and fiberglassed over. New Opening Ports were installed in 2000 that feature screens and shades. A custom fiberglass Hard Top was installed in 2005. New Horizon 12V Windlass was installed in 2004 and there is a 55# Delta Anchor on a twin Bow Roller with 225 feet of chain. The Stainless Steel Bow Railing was replace in 2002.

  • Anit-rolling anchor device
  • New Fiberglass Swim Platform (2008)
  • Atkins and Hoyle S/S Davits (2002)
  • 35 Lb Plow Anchor w/Rode
  • (8) Lifejackets/Flares/Extinguishers

Engine & Mechanical

Engines were removed and completely overhauled in 2002 including new Heat Exchangers, Oil Coolers, Alternators and Starters rebuilt, new hoses and transmissions rebuilt. While the engines were removed, the old fuel tanks were pulled out and four New Aluminum Fuel Tanks installed. New Exhaust system (Fiberglass Mufflers) including hoses and exit flanges above the waterline installed in 2002.

  • New Fuel Manifold (2005)
  • Oil Removal System (2005)
  • Lasdrop Shaft Seals (2006)
  • New Prop Shafts (2006)
  • New Michigan Dyna Quad Bronze four blade props - 24X17 (2006)
  • New Morse Engine Controls (2006)
  • Fuel Level Monitors

Brokers Comments

The interior has been refinished with white Formica on the exterior walls which really brightens it up giving it a nice airy feeling. With the new fuel tanks, rebuilt engines, teak removed from the forward deck, new ports and all the extensive extras listed, this is a trawler that is ready to take you anywhere!

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

1979 Marine Trader Europa (2024)

FAQs

Where are marine trader boats built? ›

Marine Trader trawlers are well known in the trawler world as a reliable cruiser having been built since the 70's in Taiwan from 32 to 49 feet. Their teak rich interiors and well thought out deck plans are often admired for a long range yacht.

Who made Marine Trader boats? ›

Marine Trader was not a builder but was an importer. Don Miller, the founder of the company contracted the building of boats to different yards in Taiwan which led to different quality builds for different models.

What is the oldest boat company in the world? ›

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