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2002 Trader Yachts 535 Signature
motor
Used
Listed 0 days ago
Specifications
Make
Trader Yachts
Model
535 Signature
Year
2002
Length
54.4ft (16.6m)
Beam
4.58m
Hull Material
GRP
Engine
2x Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2 440hp @ 2,800RPM, 1340 hours
Fuel Type
diesel
Location
Craobh Marina, Argyll, United Kingdom
Equipment & Extras
- LWL
- 14.05m
- Name
- TRADEWINDS
- Reference
- 2837210
- Sale Status
- Available
- Displacement
- 20930kg
- Fuel Capacity
- 2270l
- Drinking Water Capacity
- 909l
- Full osmosis treatment (2021)
- Copper Coat applied (2021)
- Onan 13.5kw marine diesel generator
- Sidepower bow and stern thrusters
- Robertson autopilot system
- 2x Raymarine C120W plotter/radar
- Simrad IS15 navigation instrumentation
- SMEG Hob and Oven
- SMEG combi oven/microwave
- Electric flush marine toilets (both heads)
- HFL Klima reverse cycle air conditioning
- Maxwell electric anchor windlass
- Almar passarelle system
- Dual station hydraulic steering
- Bennett trim tab system
- Dolphin Power 1 First battery charger
- Guest combined search and flood light
- Pressurised hot and cold water system
- Single holding tank
- 3x Electric Bilge Pumps
- Calorifier (50l)
- Ray 240e DSC VHF
- Standard Horizon HX300 Handheld VHF
- NASA Weatherman
- Coolmatic free standing fridge freezer
- Euro Engle front loading fridge (saloon)
- Aquarius 1100 Washer/Dryer
- JVC CD/Radio head unit
- Sony Bravia TV
- Teak joinery work
- Teak and holly sole boards
- Fitted carpets
- Corian worktop (galley)
- Marble countertops (heads)
- Curtains and black out blinds
- Flybridge cover
- Flybridge bimini cover
- Aft deck cover (new August 2023)
- Trader 33KG stainless steel plough anchor
- Lodestar Inflatable dinghy
- Minn Kota Riptide RT40/SC/S 12VDC electric outboard
- Stainless steel guardrail
- Laid teak decking
- Deck shower
- Fold out swimming ladder
- Dinghy storage chocks
- Horseshoe lifebuoy with light x2
- Liferaft (requires service)
Description
The Trader 535 Motoryacht is a stunning example of craftsmanship and luxury on the water. Designed for both comfort and performance, this motor yacht offers a spacious and elegantly appointed interior, making it an ideal choice for long voyages or leisurely cruising. Accommodation is offered for 6 over 3 comfortable cabins, with a large and well-appointed galley. TRADEWINDS is a 2002 launched example of the Trader 535 Signature. Originally based in the Mediterranean, she has been based in the UK under the last two ownerships. Now reluctantly offered for sale due to a bereavement her inventory highlights include: Full osmosis treatment completed in 2021 Underwater hull finished with Copper Coat applied following osmosis treatment in 2021 Twin Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2, 440hp marine diesel engines Onan MKAD-4962013, 13.5kw marine diesel generator Sidepower bow and stern thrusters Robertson autopilot system 2x Raymarine C120W with UK/Ireland cartorgraphy / radar functionality Simrad IS15 navigation instrumentation SMEG Hob and Oven, 230VAC SMEG combi oven / microwave Electric flush marine toilets in both heads HFL Klima reverse cycle air conditioning system, 230AC, heating and cooling Maxwell electric anchor windlass Almar passarelle system Lying afloat and in commission on her berth in Craobh Marina the Trader 535 Signature TRADEWINDS is available for immediate viewing by prior appointment. CONSTRUCTION Hull Construction: GRP moulded hull GRP form internal structural members, fully laminated to hull Plywood bulkheads laminated to hull and deck Original white gelcoat finish to topsides with blue sheerband Stainless steel framed portholes Full osmosis treatment completed in 2021 Underwater hull finished with Copper Coat applied following osmosis treatment in 2021 Boat slipped in August 2024 for anode replacement and antifouling of bow and stern thurster tunnels. Deck & Superstructure Construction: GRP moulded deck, incorporating coachroof and deck house structure GRP moulded deckhouse roof incorporating self-draining flybridge GRP moulded aft deck sun canopy White gelcoat finish with moulded non-slip textured panels on coachroof top Stainless steel framed deck hatches and windows Stainless steel frames doors aft and to starboard Laid teak decking to finish foredeck, side deck, aft deck and bathing platform Rudder: Twin rudders MACHINERY Port Engine & Gearbox: Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2 440hp @ 2,800RPM 6 Cylinder, turbo charged, indirectly cooled Gauges for RPM, Eng Oil Pressure, Temperature, Voltage, Gearbox Oil Pressure Kobelt single lever controls at both helm stations HMI exhaust alert system Racor primary fuel filter unit Starboard Engine & Gearbox: Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2 440hp @ 2,800RPM 6 Cylinder, turbo charged, indirectly cooled Gauges for RPM, Eng Oil Pressure, Temperature, Voltage, Gearbox Oil Pressure Kobelt single lever controls at both helm stations HMI exhaust alert system Racor primary fuel filter unit Maintenance & Performance: Engine last serviced spring 2025 Generator last serviced spring 2025 Engine anodes replaced August 2024 Engine Hours Port – 1337 Engine Hours Starboard – 1340 Cruising speed 14kts Max Speed 20kts Propulsion & Steering: Stainlesss steel prop shafts Waterfed compression gland type stern glands Bronze propellors Dual station hydraulic steering system Bow Thruster: SidePower tunnel mounted thruster 16hp Joystick type controller at both helm stations Remote control fob allowing control of both bow and stern thrusters Stern Thurster: SidePower, electric transom mounted stern thruster Joystick type controller on flybridge Remote control fob allowing control of both bow and stern thrusters Trim Tabs: Bennett trim tab system Electro hydraulic system Rocker switch type controls at both helm stations Position indicators at both helm stations Autopilot: Simrad Robertson system Simrad AP22 control heads at both helm stations Hydraulic drive system Generator: Onan MKAD-4962013 marine diesel generator 13.5kW Hours 926.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 24VDC onboard power system 230VAC shore power system Shore Power System: Extension lead to connect to shore supply Dual 32amp and 16 amp connection points Hardwired RCD-protected system. 3 pin continental type sockets with UK adapaters, battery charger, immersion heater Battery Banks: Domestic – 2x 12VDC, 200Ah, Yuasa lead acid Engine Battery – 2x 12VDC, 200Ah, Yuasa lead acid Generator Battery – 1x 12VDC, 60Ah, Varta 24VDC Charger: Dolphin Power 1 First battery charger 230VAC – 24DC, 80amp Other Electrical: Searchlight – Guest combined search and flood light unit. 360 degree rotation. Control panels at both helm stations Windscreen Wipers – Pantograph arms, multi-speed Horn PLUMBING SYSTEMS Fresh Water: Pressurised hot and cold water systems Mixer tap in galley Hot and cold taps in forward heads with dedicated shower fitting Hot and cold taps in aft cabin Hot water provided from calorifier, heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater Black Water: Single holding tank for both heads Deck pump-out or macerator discharge Bilge Pumps: Manual Bilge Pump Electric Bilge Pump – x3 with manual and auto operation, indicator lights at both helm stations TANKAGE Fuel: Dual diesel tanks 302gallons each Approximate total capacity 2270ltrs Fresh Water: Single fresh water tank Approximate capacity 909ltrs Holding Tank: Single holding tank Connected to both forward and aft heads Approximate Capacity 100ltrs Calorifier: Single insulated tank Approximate capacity 50ltrs Heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater Tank Monitoring: Independent gauges for each fuel tank Tank Watch 4 level indicator system for water tank – Not operational currently NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT On Deck: Plotter/Radar – Raymarine C120W with UK/Ireland cartorgraphy Repeater – Simrad IS15 showing depth and log information Magnetic compass Internal Helm Station: Plotter/Radar – Raymarine C120W with UK/Ireland cartorgraphy Repeater – Simrad IS15 showing depth and log information Magnetic Compass – Plastimo 135 Clock Barometer Communications Equipment: DSC VHF – Ray 240e black box system with commandmic stations at each helm Handheld VHF – Standard Horizon HX300 NASA Weatherman DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: HOB – SMEG 230VAC, 4 plate Oven – SMEG 230VAC, fan oven with grill Combi Microwave/Grill – SMEG 230VAC Fridge/Freeze – Coolmatic free standing fridge freezer, front loading Drinks Fridge – Euro Engle Front loading fridge in saloon with icebox Washer/Dryer – Aquarius 1100, 230VAC Toaster – Russel Hobbs, 230VAC Kettle – Breville, 230VAC Mixer tap with separate pull out spray head Double stainless steel sinks Corian worktop Forward Heads: Jack’n’Jill with forward cabin Toilet – Electric flush marine toilet Marble countertop Wash hand basin with mixer tap Shower cubicle with bulkhead-mounted shower head Aft Heads: Toilet – Electric flush marine toilet Marble countertop Wash hand basin with mixer tap Dedicated shower/bath with mixer tap and shower head Air Conditioning / Heating: HFL Klima system, 230AC Dual compressor HFL KCC25KHZ, 25,000BTU Reverse cycle to provide heat Lighting: Overhead downlighters with LED bulbs throughout Lamps in saloon Reading lights in cabins Engine space lighting Entertainment: Stereo – JVC CD/Radio head unit TV – Sony Bravia ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: Double cabin forward with en-suite access to heads Twin cabin to port forward Forward Heads Deck Saloon Galley Master aft cabin with en-suite heads Accommodation Finish: Teak joinery work finished in matt varnish Teak and holly sole boards throughout Fitted carpets in saloon, cabins and passageway forward Corrian worktop in galley Marble countertops in heads Curtains for all port lights Black out blinds for all deck hatches. Description of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin: Double island berth forward, centrally Standing room aft of bunk spanning full width of cabin with access to bunk on port and starboard sides Three storage drawers beneath bunk at aft end Counter top outboard of bunk to port and starboard and wrapping around forward end of bunk, vanity lockers beneath counter tops Opening deck hatch above bunk centrally Full-height storage lockers outboard to port and starboard with drawers beneath En-suite access to forward heads aft to starboard. Forward Heads: Accessed from starboard side of passageway forward Jack’n’Jill en-suite access from forward cabin Electric flush marine toilet outboard centrally Marble topped countertop forward with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap Vanity lockers above wash hand basin outboad and over head above toilet Shower stall aft with fixed door, marble topped seat outboard, shower head and fittings mounted on bulkhead aft Port Cabin: Accessed to port side of passageway forward Twin bunk cabin with thwartships bunks located forward and aft Standing room between bunks centrally Dresser unit outboard of standing room with counter top, storage drawers beneath and locker above with mirror mounted on door Four storage drawers beneath each bunk Two storage lockers above forward bunk, inboard Helm Station: Located to starboard side, forward of deck saloon Double, forward-facing bench seat with sliding door to access starboard side deck outboard with optional foot rest Helm forward Engine controls, dashboard , plotter and other controls all mounted forward of helm Navigation area to port side with large chart table working area, lifting to provide storage beneath, counter top outboard with drinks fridge below Deck Saloon: Located centrally with passageways to access forward and aft living spaces Swept staircase providing direct access to aft deck area Large U-shaped settee wrapping around saloon table to port Saloon table, height adjustable Double bench settee outboard to starboard Counter tops forward and aft of seating to port and starboard Sony TV mounted on aft end of deck house centrally Storage drawers and lockers beneath seating units Galley: Access from aft end of deck saloon via steps. Countertop running along inboard side forward with washer drier contained in space beneath aft Built-in fridge freezer aft of inboard countrertop Worktop wrapping around outboard side of galley with built-in hob and oven aft. Range of storage drawers and lockers beneath worktops throughout galley Selection of storge lockers above galley worktops. Microwave built-in to above galley storage unit forward Master Aft Cabin: Accessed through galley aft. Centrally located island double berth with walk-around access to port and starboard sides Single seat outboard to starboard with dresser unit outboard Large storage locker aft of dresser unit Full-length mirror Counter top outboard to port with storage locker forward and above countertop aft Selection of drawers beneath countertop Bookshelf spanning bunk overhead aft Access to en-suite heads forward to port En-Suite Aft Heads: Accessed from the forward port end of the aft cabin Shower stall and mini-bath forward with fixed door screen Electric flush marine toilet outboard centrally Marble topped counter top aft with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap Selection of lockers above and below countertops. DECK EQUIPMENT Canvas Work: Flybridge cover Flybridge bimini cover Aft deck cover – removable panels fitting to sun cover, creating fully enclosed space (August 2023) Selection of wheelhouse screen and window covers Anchoring & Mooring: Bower Anchor – Trader 33KG stainless steel plough anchor on chain rode Anchor Windlass – Maxwell electric windlass, chain gypsy and warping drum. Foot button controls on foredeck, secondary control switches at both helm stations Passarelle – Almar stainless steel passarelle with teak gratings, electro hydraulic operation Fenders – Selection Mooring Warps - Selection Tender: Inflatable Dinghy – Lightweight Lodestar Inflatable dinghy with seat, oars, pump and storage bag Outboard – Minn Kota Riptide RT40/SC/S 12VDC electric outboard with 12VDC battery General: Single stainless steel bow roller forward, anchor self-stowing in roller Solid stainless steel guardrail running around deck edge with lower, plastic coated stainless steel guard wire. Guard rail gates to port and starboard sides Stainless steel fairleads to port and starboard forward Stainless steel sampson posts fitted to deck, outboard to port and starboard Toerail mounted midship cleats to port and starboard sides Elevated aft decking area with fixed GRP moulded roof. Full canvas sides (new August 2023) to screen off aft deck and create additional space L-shaped seating unit to starboard with fixed table and moveable occasional seating Bench seat unit to port Storage locker space within seating unit bases Flybridge accessible from deck forward to port, stainless steel ladder with teak treads Access to transom bathing platform aft to port Storage locker to starboard side of bathing platform Deck shower at bathing platform Fold out swimming ladder to port side of bathing platform Dinghy storage chocks mounted centrally Stainless steel fender baskets mount on rails around aft end of deck SAFETY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs. Navigation Lights: Anchor light Steaming Light Port, starboard and stern navigation lights Life saving: Horseshoe lifebuoy with light x2 Liferaft – Will require service DISCLAIMER In this case we are acting as brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.his vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice
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(£37,350)
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50%
6.9%
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9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£2,447
£211,650 over 10 years at 6.9% APR
Monthly Running Costs (estimated)
Mooring / berthing
£597
Insurance
£311
Maintenance
£498
Fuel
£292
Running costs subtotal
£1,698/mo
True Monthly Cost
£4,145
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 59%
Running costs 41%
Total Interest
£81,935
Total Cost (finance)
£330,935
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