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1987 Marine Trader Sundancer 41 Trawler – “Upper North”

Loop Veteran – Turnkey & Ready for Your Next Adventure

“Upper North” has just completed the Great Loop and is fully outfitted to take her subsequent owners on the trip of a lifetime. This classic 36’ LWL / 41’ LOA trawler combines timeless craftsmanship, comfortable living, and the proven seaworthiness loopers love. With her low air draft, shallow draft, and fuel-efficient Ford Lehman engine, she’s built for exploring everywhere from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast and beyond.

• Year/Make/Model: 1987 Marine Trader Sundancer Trawler
  
  

• Length at Waterline: 36’
  
  

• LOA: 41’
  
  

• Beam: 12’ 2”
  
  

• Draft: 3’ 9”
  
  

• Air Draft: 14’ 5” (radar arch lowered – clears Erie Canal bridges)
  
  

• Hull Material: Heavy-duty fiberglass
  
  

• Fuel Consumption: ~2.4 gph @ cruise

• Ford Lehman 135 Diesel – 7,250 hrs (July 2025)
  
  

• Racor dual fuel filters & Gulf Coast polishing system
  
  

• Major 2024 updates: transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, heat exchanger, alternator, hoses
  
  

• Power Tech 7KW generator – 1,924 hrs (July 2025)
  
  

• Reverso oil change system (2025)
  
  

• New AGM start batteries (2024) and house bank (2025)
  
  

• 750W solar array with isolation transformer (2025)
  
  

• 16,000 BTU A/C with reverse cycle heat
  
  

• Propeller & shaft serviced 2024–25, new PSS dripless seal (2025)
  
  

• Dual Garmin chart plotters – 942s (flybridge, 2025) & 742s (lower helm)
  
  

• Furuno DRS4W radar (2024)
  
  

• Standard Horizon AIS-equipped VHF radios (2025) – upper & lower helms
  
  

• Raymarine autopilot with wireless remote
  
  

• Starlink internet (2024)
  
  

• Rudder angle indicator, fish finder, depth transducer, stereo system
  
  

• Fuel: 2 × 160 gal stainless steel tanks (sight glass, inspected)
  
  

• Fresh Water: 60 gal forward + 80 gal aft stainless tanks
  
  

• Hot Water: 15-gal stainless heater
  
  

• Holding: 30 gal polyethylene (2020)
  
  

• Rocna 55 lb. anchor with 280’ chain
  
  

• Danforth 25 lb. anchor (2024) with 300’ chain/rope
  
  

• Lofrans Tigres 1500W windlass with multiple control stations
  
  

• Freshwater/seawater washdown
  
  

• Salon: Lower helm, settee for four, large windows with sunscreens/screens, Roku TV
  
  

• Galley/Dinette: New 8 cu. ft. fridge/freezer, 3-burner propane stove/oven, microwave, double sink with filtered water
  
  

• Forward Cabin: V-berth, wet head, storage, fans, new hatch (2024)
  
  

• Aft Cabin: Double berth, full head with shower/tub, TV, closets, mood lighting
  
  

• 9’6” Caribe dinghy with 15hp Tohatsu (2021) on electric davits
  
  

• Full Bimini enclosure with new Strataglas (2024–25)
  
  

• New hull paint (2024), updated anodes (2025), LED lighting throughout
  
  

• Coast Guard safety check passed in June 2025
  
  

• Extensive spares & tools included
  
  

This boat is truly ready to untie and go – whether your dream is completing the Great Loop, exploring the Bahamas, or simply living aboard in comfort.