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1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin “Diamond Max” Flush Deck Trawler

44 ft · Santa Monica, CA

$89,500

Listed by Seattle Yachts - Los Angeles THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH SEATTLE YACHTS - LOS ANGELES 310 430 1769 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY FYI YACHTS. FYI Yachts is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin yacht anchored in scenic coastal waters.

Description

The Marine Trader Tri-Cabin is a flush deck semi displacement trawler powered by twin economical Ford Lehman 120hp fresh water cooled diesels. She carries 500 gallons of fuel in two tanks and offers a cruising speed of 8 knots. Centerline walk around queen size berth aft and V berth forward, both with adjoining heads and separate tub showers. Gourmet galley with breakfast bar overlooking. Dual steering stations with a huge flybridge. Great live aboard or cruise vessel.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$89,500
Year
1978
Make
Marine Trader
Model
44 Aft Cabin
Condition
Used
Type
Trawlers, Aft Cabin
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Santa Monica, CAApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
43.5 ft (13.3 m)
LWL
38.67 ft (11.8 m)
Beam
14.33 ft (4.37 m)
Draft
4.17 ft (1.27 m)Drive up 4.17 ft (1.27 m)
Cabin Headroom
6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Displacement
33,000 lb (14,969 kg) · Dry Load

Performance

Cruising Speed
8 kn
Max Speed
10 kn
Propeller Cruising Speed
2,000 rpm

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
240 hp
Total Hours
4,443 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engine 1 (Center Port)
Ford Lehman 6 cylinder · 120 hp · 2,168 hrs · 1978 · Inboard · Direct · 4 Blade, Bronze
Engine 2 (Center Starboard)
Ford Lehman 6 cylinder · 120 hp · 2,275 hrs · 1978 · Inboard · Direct · 4 Blade, Bronze

Tankage

Fuel
500 gal (1,893 L) · 2 tanks
Fresh Water
250 gal (946 L) · 2 tanks · Stainless Steel
Holding
20 gal (76 L) · 2 tanks

Accommodations

Cabins
2
Heads
2

Equipment & Systems

Windlass
Electric
Electrical
12 V

Full Details

Deck and Topside

Flush deck walkaround fiberglass decks with teak overlay. Stainless bow pulpit with teak anchor platform. Bronze bow roller with 45lb CQR anchor on 150' chain and 150' nylon rode. Ideal electric anchor windlass with foot switch. There are stainless stanchions with teak hand rails, and opening boarding gates port, starboard and stern leading down to a teak swim step. The forward cabin top has a butterfly opening hatch over the V berth, and opening hatches over the galley and forward head. The center windshield opens, and large slide open windows in the salon and slide open windows in the heads and aft cabin. The aft deck has a door down to aft cabin and a large lazarette. Up teak steps to the spacious flybridge, with complete engine controls and gauges, three helm chairs and a venturi screen. Outdoor furnishings convert to sleeping area with bimini top.

There is a stabilizing mast and cargo boom over the bridge deck. Electric stern dinghy davit with remote.

Galley

Spacious U shape galley is down to port with a breakfast bar overlooking. Abundant counter and storage area.. Wine glass rack, paper towel mount, and cabinet and spice shelf.

Double stainless sinks w/H&C pressure water from custom faucet (2022)

Princess 3 burner LPG stove and oven with cutting board cover (2 bottles)

Insignia tall refrigerator freezer (2022)

Insignia micro wave oven 2024)

Toastmaster Coffee Maker

Toastmaster blender

Under counter lights

Accommodations

Marine Trader Tri Cabin has teak cabinetry with dove tail fittings and teak parquet cabin sole. Her interior Salon is spacious with 360 degree visibility with slide opening windows P&S, forward opening windshield, and sliding side deck access doors P&S. There is a lower inside helm station to starboard with complete engine controls and gauges.

Starting in the forepeak is the chain locker with sampson post. Guest Forward Stateroom has V berths with drawers and lockers below and shelves P&S. There is a butterfly hatch overhead on center with bronze opening ports P&S. A hanging locker with shelf over is to starboard. A privacy door follows. Guest Froward Head is next with a round stainless sink with pressure H&C water set into a formica counter with mirror over and locker below. There is a stall shower with hand held faucet and a Jabsco electric marine toilet (2022). There is an opening hatch and opening bronze ports in the shower and head area. Pocket door provides privacy.

Opposite to port is the gourmet U shape Galley..The galley has abundant counter, drawer and locker space with a large window, an opening hatch and bronze opening port. There is a glass rack, paper tower holder, spice rack and built in appliances.

Up two teak steps to the Salon. There is a complete inside helm station to starboard with engine controls and gauges . There are sliding open side deck access doors P&S.. There is 360 degree visibility with slide opening windows P&S, and an opening windshield forward. The helm seat has a roll out liquor locker below, followed by a built in U shape settee with storage below. A hi-lo teak fold out leaf table can be lowered for an additional double berth. There is a chair and table opposite to port with a locker and shelf adjacent to the port side deck access door.

Down and aft two steps to the Owner's Aft Stateroom featuring a centerline walk around queen size berth. There are slide opening windows P&S, large hanging lockers P&S with shelves over. privacy is by way of a pocket door and sliding hatch. Four steps up and aft to the aft deck.

The Owner's Head has twin mirrors over a locker with a marble counter. A round stainless sink set into counter with pressure hot water. There is a stall shower with hand held or mounted faucet and a slide opening window..There is a vacu-flush EcoVac marine toilet.

Dimensions

LOA - 43'6"

LWL - 38'8"

Beam - 14'4"

Draft - 4'2"

Displacement - 33,000 lbs

Tankage

Diesel - 500 gallons in 2 tanks

Water - 250 gallons in 2 tanks

Hot Water - 20 gallons

Waste - 40 gallons in 2 tanks

Engines

Twin Ford Lehman 2715E six cylinder 120hp fresh water cooled diesels

Cruise 7-8 knots Maximum 9-10 knots

Hours - port 2168 starboard 2275

Morse hydraulic engine controls

New starter - (2021)

New Oil coolers - (2022)

Rebuilt water pump - (2022)

New exhaust elbows - (2023)

New air filters - (2024)

Electrical

110 AC and 12 volt DC systems

Electrical panel with circuit breakers

Batteries - six 6 volt house AGM batteries in 2 banks and three group 27 marine start AGM batteries (2022)

Pronautic 12-40 P automatic battery charger (2022)

Onan 7.5KW generator in sound shield (Needs service or replace)

Electric bilge pumps

Electric water pumps

Electric hot water heater (2022)

DC dome LED lighting throughout

AC outlets throughout

Dockside 50' power cord

Additional

Stern Danforth anchor

Brass ships bell

Six fenders

Dock lines

Fiberglass boarding steps with stainless hand rail

Ten PFD's

Electronics

Lower helm -

Raymarine L1260 Adaptive Digital fathometer

Rudder angle indicator

Magnetic compass

Fly Bridge -

Raymarine RL 80C Pathfinder Plus Raychart

Raymarine Smart Pilot Auto Helm

Uniden ES submersible VHF marine radio

Rudder angle indicator

Magnetic compass

Entertainment -

Flybridge - Kenwood AM/FM/ CD stereo with JBL speakers

Salon - Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with Bose speakers with bridge volume control

Insignia 43" Fire TV (2024)

Aft Cabin - Insignia 30" Fire TV (2023)

Photos (12)

  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin yacht docked in sunny marina.
  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin yacht docked at marina with American flag.
  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin yacht interior with marina view at sunset.
  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin with cozy seating and waterfront view.
  • Cozy cabin interior of 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin with books and decorative pillows.
  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin bathroom with sink and shower curtain.
  • Cozy 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin bedroom with wood paneling and decorative pillows.
  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin bathroom with shower, toilet, and towels.
  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin kitchen with wood cabinets and modern appliances.
  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin interior with cozy seating and wooden decor.
  • 1978 Marine Trader 44 Aft Cabin yacht docked at marina, featuring classic design and American flag.

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