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1987 Marine Trader 47 Cockpit Motor Yacht – Now available in Midland, ON. This timeless trawler has seen extensive upgrades since 2021, making it a great fit for exploring Georgian Bay or tackling longer journeys like the Great Loop.
Recent improvements include a full Sunbrella enclosure and a comprehensive electrical refit featuring Victron lithium batteries, inverter/charger, and solar power—delivering dependable off-grid capability to run essentials like hot water, stove, refrigeration, and even air conditioning.
Equipped with both upper and lower helm stations, the boat offers flexible handling in a variety of conditions. The layout includes two cabins, two heads, and accommodations for up to six, providing comfortable space for family and guests.
Built in Taiwan the original Tradewinds 47 is a traditional sundeck yacht whose principal appeal was based on strong value for an efficient semi-displacement hull, and spacious accommodations. She rides on a solid fiberglass hull with a relatively wide beam, hard aft chines, and a shallow keel for improved directional stability. A lower helm was standard in the salon with an adjacent deck access door, and a serving counter with built-in storage lockers overlooks the large U-shaped galley. Topside, the full-width aft deck of the Tradewinds 47 is probably the largest to be found on a boat this size. Standard features included an aft-deck wet bar, hardtop, full teak interior, bow pulpit, swim platform, and radar arch. Among several engine options, twin 375hp CAT diesels cruise this Tradewinds 47 around 10–12 knots.
Recent Upgrades
New 11 US gallon aluminum Hot Water Heater, 110 volt power and engine heat exchange capable
New Fresh Water Pump, 70 psi, 6 gpm, 12 volt
New forward berth mattresses, firm, 8 inch memory foam
New Salon curtains
Aft Cockpit LED lights
Anchor Chain Wash System Hookup
LED Navigation Lights
Durass 10.4 ft Inflatable Dinghy
Dinghy-Caddy Pulley System Installed
Propellers tuned October 2025
Dimensions
LOA: 47'' 4"
Beam: 14' 11"
Draft: 3'10"
Weight: 30,000 lbs
Tankage
Fuel: 475g (5x Tanks)
Water: 100g
Holding: 50g
Hot Water: 11g
Engines
Twin Caterpillar 3208 TA
Year: 1987
HP: 375 each
Hours: 2,400
Fuel: Diesel
Drive: Direct Drive (dripless shaft seals)
Electronics
2 x 8D HD Lead-Acid Batteries Starter Bank Batteries (2023)3000W Victron Inverter/Charger w/Digital Display and Wireless Connections (2023) – Providing power to the whole boat
600Ahr Victron Lithium Ion House Bank Batteries (2023) – Upgrade**
Victron Battery Management System + Cerbo panel + Protectors (2023)
Glendinning CableMaster Shore Power Cable System
LG & Victron 700W Solar System with BMS and MPPT (2023)
ProMariner ProTech 50a 4 Bank Battery Charger
Nilssen/Maxwell Windlass Battery + Charger System (2024)
Marinco 250/125V 50A 50 foot Shore power Cord (2023)
Equipment
Bennett Trim Tab System
Dinghy Caddy Tender Lifting System (2023)
Dripless Shaft Logs (2022)
Glendinning Engine Synchronization System
Hydraulic Steering System – Hynautic
Tuned and Balanced Drive Shafts and Propellers (2022) - New shafts and Propellers
Windlass with Rocna 33Kg Anchor w/100’ 3/8” Chain (2023)
Aft Cockpit floor completely rebuilt and reinforced (2021)
Anchor pulpit rebuilt (2021)
Seacocks refurbished and/or replaced (2021 and 2024)
Bottom painted and hull buffed (2021 and 2024)
Major wiring elements upgraded to ABYC standards (2023)
Port engine starter motor (2023)
Three Rule 1500 bilge pumps with floats on 3 way switches (2024)
Large Fridge - Frigidaire 11.5cuft 110V (Powered by inverter) (2023)
Microwave Oven - 900W (2023)
2x Burner Induction Cooktop (2023)
Guest Stateroom (v-berth)
1x Deck Hatch w/ screen
4x Portholes w/ Screens
Access to anchor locker
Access to forward head
Hanging Locker - Cedar Lined
Sleeps 2
Storage
New custom mattress with filler for centre of V
Guest Head (v-berth)
Electric Flush HeadPorthole w/ screen
Shower
Sink
Storage
Vanity
Master Stateroom (aft cabin)
2x hanging lockers - cedar lined
Access to aft cockpit
Access to ensuite head
Large Stateroom
Plenty of storage
Queen Bed - Sleeps 2
Vanity w/ large mirror
Master Ensuite HeadElectric Flush HeadShower w/ tubSinkVanity
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.
Details
ManufacturerMarine Trader
Model47 Tradewinds
Year (Build / Refit)1987
Length14.3m
Total Power750 hp
Beam4.6m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length14.3m
Max Draft1.2m
Beam4.6m
Hull
MaterialGRP
Weight
Dry Weight13.6 t
Accommodation
Guest Cabins2
Bathrooms2
Features
Windlass
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine Model3208 TA
Engine Hours2400
Engine TypeInboard
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power375 hp
Year1987
Engine 2
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine Model3208 TA
Engine Hours2400
Engine TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power375 hp
Year1987
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