Trader 42 Signature
| Tax | Included |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Location | Torquay, UK |
| Builder | Trader |
| Hull Material | GRP (Fibreglass) |
| LOA | 13.30m / 43ft 8in |
| Beam | 4.30m / 14ft 1in |
| Max Draft | 1.20m / 3ft 11in |
| Engine(s) Make | Cummins |
| Engine(s) Power | 2 x 425 hp |
| Engine Model | QSB5.9 Disel Engines |
| Cruising Speed | 14 Knots |
| Max Speed | 24 Knots |
| Fuel | 1,700 Litres |
| Water | 600 Litres |
| Holding Tank | 230 Litres |
| Engine Hours | 780 |
| Generator Hours | 295 |
This 2008 Trader 42 is undoubtedly the best example on the market, maintained to the highest standard and presented in A1 condition. Designed for long-range cruising with exceptional comfort, this semi-displacement motor yacht delivers a perfect balance of performance, luxury, and practicality!
Powered by twin Cummins QSB 5.9 425hp diesel engines, this vessel offers reliable and efficient cruising with a comfortable cruising speed of approximately 12-15 knots and a top speed of around 24 knots. The 1,700-litre fuel capacity ensures excellent range, making it ideal for extended cruising adventures!
The interior is beautifully finished with high-quality woodwork and luxurious soft furnishings, offering a spacious and light-filled saloon, a well-equipped galley, and a three-cabin layout, with en-suite facilities. The master cabin, located aft, provides exceptional comfort with a full-size double berth, generous storage and private access to its own en-suite. The forward part of the boat features two guest cabins both with twin berths sharing an en-suite, ensuring complete privacy for all onboard!
On deck, this Trader 42 boasts a teak-laid cockpit and side decks, a well-appointed helm station with excellent visibility, and an expansive flybridge with ample seating for entertaining!
This is an outstanding opportunity to own a Trader 42 in pristine condition. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the quality and meticulous care this yacht has received!
For more details or to arrange a viewing, contact us today!
SLEEPS SIX IN THREE CABINS
Traditional handcrafted teak interior
Teak flooring on main deck, internal steps and bathrooms
Carpets in cabins and lower deck lobbies
Internal upholstery in Cream
Helm seat and cockpit upholstery in Silvertex
Webasto warm air heating
MAIN SALOON
The raised settee has seating for six and storage underneath.
Sliding teak table on stainless steel base.
Overhead teak handrail.
Clock & Barometer.
Entertainment system: Drop-down TV, DVD, stereo.
Access to Aft deck and side deck.
GALLEY
To starboard opposite the main saloon.
Synthetic stone work surfaces.
Deep stainless steel sink with faucet.
Plentiful dedicated galley stowage.
Recessed ceramic hob.
Electric combination microwave/oven.
Under counter 210 Litre fridge/freezer.
Extractor fan and over-counter lights.
Full size washing machine (in stairwell)
MASTER CABIN
Kingsize walk-round double bed
Custom sprung mattress
Custom bedding
Transom window for exceptional light and views
Dressing table with swing-out stool
Full-height wardrobes, drawers, shelves
En suite bathroom with separate shower stall
EN SUITE HEADS
Quiet flush electric toilet
Wash basin with GROHE faucet.
Separate shower stall with bi-fold door, GROHE mixer tap, soap holder, separate drain tray and scrubbed teak seat.
Venetian blind in coordinated timber finish.
Synthetic stone countertop.
Vanity mirror.
AC light with integrated shaver socket.
Extractor fan.
GUEST ACCOMMODATION
Four berths in two cabins
Large twin forward with copious storage
L-bunk cabin to port
Custom bedding
Guest bathroom with separate shower stall
FORWARD HEADS
Quiet flush electric toilet.
Wash basin with faucet.
Separate shower stall with bi-fold door, mixer tap, soap holder, separate drain tray and scrubbed teak seat.
Venetian blind in coordinated timber finish.
Synthetic stone countertop.
Vanity mirror.
AC light with integrated shaver socket.
Extractor fan.
MAIN DECK
Sheathed in prime quality teak with black caulking compound between planks.
Stainless steel handrails around the perimeter.
Side deck gates with integral boarding steps.
Stainless steel bow flagstaff with base.
Raised bulwark around the bow.
Low-level side deck lighting.
AFT DECK / BATHING PLATFORM
Teak laid bathing platform.
Drinks fridge.
Transom seat with integrated folding teak table.
Aft deck access to saloon via full height, curved sliding door.
Raised bulwark around aft deck topped with stainless steel rail.
Twin transom gates.
Fixing point for passerelle/crane
Transom wing handrails.
Deck lighting, low-level round deck and on “Sea Stair” steps.
Moulded stairs to flybridge with tambour style door.
“Sea Stair” down to bathing platform.
Locker for transom shower.
Locker for shore connections (power and water).
Locker on the bathing platform (port side).
Stainless steel bathing ladder on the bathing platform.
FLYBRIDGE
Includes integrated GRP canopy over aft deck.
The main helm has integrated dash moulding, including instruments, controls, cupholders, and stowage.
Windscreen around flybridge.
Twin adjustable helm seats.
Seating around the perimeter of the flybridge, with cupholders and stowage under.
GRP mast for mounting navigation equipment.
ENGINE ROOM
Under the saloon sole, accessed via a watertight stainless steel door (with a window) from the engine room lobby and with large removable saloon floor panels that give clear access.
Utility area forward accessed from the forward lobby.
Natural ventilation through the topside and superstructure grill, with natural and forced extraction systems and full remote vent closures to seal the engine room.
Completely soundproofed.
Flowcoat to bilge surfaces.
Moulded chequer-plate walkways.
Colour-coded wiring and pipework.
DC and AC overhead lighting.
Built-in aft deck seating and table (latter folds away out of sight)
Summer aft deck full canvass enclosure
Winter aft deck full canvass enclosure
Foredeck sun cushions
2-speed intermittent windscreen wipers & washers
Mesh windscreen and skylight covers
Winter Helm cover
Horn
Stainless steel 60lbs anchor to chain
Reversible electric anchor windlass with Lewmar AA550 chain counter
Four automatic bilge pumps & single manual bilge pump
Two bilge alarms (one to indicate pump running / second to indicate heavy ingress of water)
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room with manual discharge and status display at helm
Four manual fire extinguishers in accommodation
Fire blanket in galley
Dark blue painted GRP hull
White GRP deck and superstructure
Hand-laid teak to the cockpit, side decks, fore deck and extended bathing platform.
Side gates with drop-down step sections
Dinghy davits on transom
Engine hours: Port – 780 hours Starboard – 780 hours
Cummins Smartcraft engine monitoring with digital display and analogue gauges at the helm
Single-lever electronic throttle and gear controls
4-bladed handed bronze propellers to stainless steel shafts with rope cutters
Lewmar 8hp bow thruster & 6hp stern thruster
Trim tabs with indicator controls
Exhaust overheat alarms
Emergency tiller
Lenco trim tab controller and panel
Lenco thruster controllers and switches
12v & 240v systems
Three Mastervolt 200ah gel heavy-duty 12v batteries for domestic and engine starting with parallel switching
Onan MDKBK 7kW Generator
Mastervolt charger/inverter – 100amp charger and 2kw inverter
Mastervolt remote control panel for charger/inverter/battery monitoring on main control panel
All circuits throughout the vessel are protected by circuit breakers complete with volt and amp meters mounted on the distribution panel
Waterproof deck socket for shoreline connection and TV connection
Battery master and AC selectors on the main control panel
Pressurised hot & cold water system
Hot water is heated by engine coupled calorifier with 240v immersion heater (75 litre capacity)
