Dehler Yachts DEHLER 42 for sale
The Trader 44 for sale 1997 is a solid and reliable motor yacht with a long history of careful ownership and maintenance. The Trader 44 combines practical design with well-maintained features, making it a sensible choice for anyone interested in a traditional motor yacht.
Specifications
• Length: 13.50 m
• Beam: 4.57 m
• Weight: 23 tons
• Fuel capacity: 2,380 litres
• Range: Approx. 800 miles
• Engine: Caterpillar 3126 inline 6-cylinder, 420 hp, 4,500 hours
• Propellers: 4-blade bronze displacement propellers with high-efficiency Orins “Stripper” rope cutters
• Electrical system: 12-volt power outlet, four Varta 225 Ah 1150 service batteries, one additional engine battery, Mitsubishi HFL 4500 h 6 kW generator
• Solar: Three 160 cm × 60 cm Victron solar panels, 165 W each
• Hot water: 60-litre ATI stainless-steel boiler (installed 2021)
• Fresh water: 600 litres with two new GRP tanks, total 440 litres + safety system
• Black water: 90-litre black-water tank with external outlet (installed 2021)
Condition
The yacht has been routinely serviced and updated. The engine has undergone oil analysis every two years and its most recent full service was completed in 2025 with genuine Caterpillar parts. The hull shows no signs of osmosis or structural damage, and the teak decks are in very good order, parts of the fore-deck having been renewed in 2018.
Windows, Hatches & Glazing
• 11 standard portholes plus two larger portholes in the master cabin (60 cm × 40 cm)
• One deck hatch (50 cm × 50 cm)
• Three doors in the saloon and four sliding windows (50 cm × 60 cm)
• Every window, door panel and windscreen is fitted with UV-blocking film that stops 67 % of solar radiation, complemented by a set of new light-grey exterior screens.
Interior & Accommodation
Space on board is used efficiently, providing separate cabins for owners and guests:
• Aft master cabin: generous storage, large bookcase, easy access beneath the berth to wheel-house equipment, and a well-maintained bathroom with combined bath/shower, electric toilet and new brass outlet valves.
• Forward guest cabin and central twin cabin share the fore-head compartment.
• Saloon: bright and roomy with polished stainless-steel fittings, an adjustable oval table and good stowage under the settees. Three outward-opening doors and the sliding windows give excellent ventilation.
Climate, Heating & Ventilation
• A new automatic mobile air-conditioning unit is planned for installation in both the master cabin and the saloon.
• The Eberspächer heating system can also be run in pure ventilation mode, drawing fresh outside air at deck level and distributing it to the forward cabin, the central cabin, the saloon and the aft cabin.
Galley
Fully equipped for serious cooking, the galley offers a 4-burner hob, extractor fan, refrigerator and a 70 cm griddle that can be used on deck.
Flybridge & Deck
The flybridge provides excellent sight-lines for navigation, ample seating, storage lockers and a winch for lowering the tender to the deck.
Safety & Extras
The vessel carries up-to-date fire extinguishers, lifejackets and well-maintained safety gear. Additional comforts include:
• A permanent colonial-style double mosquito net that keeps insects out of the berth day and night, eliminating the need for chemical repellents.
• A double sleeping bag with integrated hoods, sized for two people who wish to sleep out on the coach-roof under the stars.
The Trader 44 for sale 1997 has proven itself a practical, seaworthy motor yacht with consistent ownership and diligent care. She represents a sound purchase for anyone seeking a traditional craft that is genuinely ready to cruise.
For further details or to arrange a viewing, please do not hesitate to contact us!
