Trader 42

TRADER 42

This Trader 42 Signature is in excellent condition and is one of the last 42’s ever built. It comes with a huge spec & accommodation that will amaze. Built in 2010  it has twin Cummins 380 HP engines that have done approx 600 hours, as well as a Mastervolt generator for all your electrical back up. Other brilliant features include an electrically lowering arch so that it can go through the French Canals, reverse cycle air conditioning, two huge full size cabins, both with en-suite & an amazing kitchen with full size AEG oven & Hob as well as a fridge freezer & loads of storage space. This really is a very spacious and comfortable boat to live onboard or spend lengthy periods away. Naturally, it has a very comprehensive suite of electronics including Radar, plotter, Autopilot & VHF. It also has a Bow Thruster and generator. Her Helm offers a raised vantage point for great visibility and this can be totally enclosed if needs be by its canvass covers as well as providing seating and a table for any guests onboard. She is currently lying on The River Thames.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Stock Number :   ABS 2568

Year  :                              2010

LOA :                13.25 m (43.42 ft )

Beam :                                 4.35 m ( 14.25 ft )

Draft :                               1.30 m  ( 4.30 ft )

LWL :                                           11.10 m ( 36.42 ft )

Bridge Clearance :                     3.48 m ( 11.42 ft )

Engines :                             2 x Cummins QSB 5.9 ( 380 HP )

Hours :                                        600 aprox

Displacement  :                         13,400 kgs 

Fuel Tank Capacity :       1700 Ltrs

Fresh Water Capacity :            600 Ltrs

Holding Tank :                           250 Ltrs

Generator :                                Mastervolt 8kW

Plotter / GPS :                            Raymarine C120 Plotter & 4kW Radar

VHF :                                    Raymarine 240E VHF with Laud Hailer facility

Auto Pilot :                                 Raymarine ST8002

Other :                                         Raymarine ST60+ Speed & Depth 

MAIN FEATURES

Accommodation
 Handcrafted teak colouredc joinery, with controlled drawer runners and cupboard hinges and push-lock catches

Teak internal doors with solid frames, concealed hinges & magnetic operation

Teak laid main deck floor

Carpet with teak borders flooring in accommodation deck with Teak laid floors in heads

Saloon and Galley
 Saloon sofa seating for six that is raised for good visibility

Door access to aft deck and side deck

Saloon entertainment: built-in (drop-down) television, DVD, stereo

Stereo & CD Player

Full galley with domestic sized AEG Combi Electric oven / Microwave, 4 Ring hob and Isotherm Cruise 200 fridge/freezer

Daweoo Full size washing machine  (in stair well)

Master Cabin
 King-size walk-round double bed

Transom window for exceptional light and views

Dressing table with swing-out stool

Full-height wardrobes, drawers, shelves

En suite bathroom with separate shower & Electric Fresh Water Flush Toilet & Extractor Fan

Guest Accommodation
 Queensize walk-around double

Twin wardrobes & drawers

Ensuite bathroom with separate shower & Electric Fresh Water Flush Toilet & Extractor Fan

Exterior decks
 Command bridge helm position

Built in aft deck seating & table

Hand-laid teak to all deck areas

Side deck access to saloon

Two-way electric windlass with s/s anchor 

1m high handrails and wide side decks

Navigation

RAYMARINE C120 Colour Plotter / Radar Display

RAYMARINE 24” 4kW Digital Radar

RAYMARINE ST8002+ autopilot 

RAYMARINE 240E VHF with DSC & Laud Hailer Facility

RAYMARINE ST60+ Speed & Depth Gauges

Furuno Navtex & Garmin GPS Back Up

Mechanical
 Twin CUMMINS QSB 5.9 380 hp diesel engines ( Serviced April 2024), close coupled to gear boxes with handed reduction boxes driving via stainless steel propeller shafts running in stern glands ( new 2025)  with water lubricated bearing in shaft log and ‘P’ brackets, both with water lubricated bearings

CUMMINS SMARTCRAFT engine monitoring with digital display and analogue gauges at helm

Engines are fresh water cooled, with salt water cooled heat exchanger and water jacketed exhaust manifold engine and gear box oil coolers

CUMMINS single lever electronic throttle and gear controls

Water injected exhaust system, with dual chamber silencers

Four bladed handed turbine profile props in bronze, secured to propeller shafts by taper key

12 volt electrics, negative earth

LEWMAR 8hp electric bow thruster

Trim tabs with indicator controls

Engine Room

Located under the saloon sole, accessed via watertight door from engine room lobby and with large removable floor panels that give clear access for major service in overhead

Utility area forward, accessed from fwd lobby

Forward access door with watertight s/s door with window

Natural ventilation through topside and superstructure grills, with natural and forced extraction systems, and full remote vent closures to seal engine room

Completely soundproofed

Heavy barrier coat hull insulation under aft accommodation compartment

Flowcoat to bilge surfaces, moulded chequer plate walkways

Engine room extractor fans

Colour coded wiring and pipework

Steering  & Fuel Systems

Hydraulic steering with tilt adjust helm unit

Twin fabricated stainless steel rudders carried in upper bearings

All pipe work is in copper, except for the length between the check valves and the ram, which is in correctly rated hydraulic hose

Twin aluminium fuel tanks with balance pipe, deck fillers and tank mounted sight gauges with fuel shut offs

Fuel system layout allows either engine to draw from either tank

Fuel pipe work to engine via filters with clear bowls, heat shields and water traps & Fuel gauges at helm for wing tanks

Additional Extras
 Full Aft deck canvas enclosure

Mastervolt 8 kW Generator

Cruisair reverse cycle Air Conditioning System

Manual Passerelle

Electrically powerd Dinghy Davitt System on Bathing Platform

Electric Anchor Windlass with 50m Chain

Domestic Water System

Water tank aft, complete with deck filler & breathers

Hot water is heated by engine coupled calorifier with 240v immersion heater (75 litre capacity)

Fresh water service lines (hot and cold)

Electric pressure pump

Water tank gauge on main control panel

Toilet, Waste & Bilge System

2 shower sump pumps

QUIETFLUSH electric toilets in both heads

GRP holding tank with macerator and y-valve for deck pump out. Vented, with filter. Shut off valve between tank & pump

Holding tank contents gauge and pump control on main control panel

Four automatic bilge pumps

Manual bilge pump

Electrical System

Heavy duty 12v batteries (3) – approx. 200 amp hrs each. Giving 200aH @12V engine start bank

400aH  12V domestic service bank, with battery parallel button – New 2022

MASTERVOLT Mass Combi 12/2000-100 SE Charger/inverter - 100amp charger and 2kW inverter ( Inverter not operational)

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 distribution panel

Vessel wired for 220v/240v sockets (ring main), immersion heater (also heated via fresh water from engine) and battery charger

All wiring throughout the vessel is multi-stranded copper, sheathed, colour coded and run in looms

Waterproof deck socket for shore power connection provided

Battery master and AC selectors on main control panel

Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning / Heating

Emergency Equipment

Navigation lights: port, starboard, steaming, stern and anchor

Twin trumpet electric air horn unit ( not currently working )

Bilge pump monitoring (display at helm)

High level bilge alarms (display & alarm at helm)

Exhaust overheat alarms (display & alarm at helm)

Emergency tiller

Emergency shut offs for fuel & engine room vents

Manual emergency bilge pump

Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room

BROKERS COMMENTS

This incredible Trader 42 Signature has so much to offer and it is hard to believe it has so much space and accommodation for a boat of its size. It has two proper full size cabins, both of which have en-suite facilities, as well as a really bright and spacious saloon with sofa seating, a generous Galley with full size AEG Appliances & fridge freezer. Out on deck, she has a lovely helm position that is raised for great visibility and has seating for the Crew & Guests but also has an electrically lowering radar arch, which was originally designed for navigating the French Canal system. Although this particular boat has less than 600 hours use, it has been through Europe but has now been bought back to the UK by road to be sold. Other great features include a Mastervolt Generator,  Passerelle and full Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning that also provides cabin heating system for when the temperature dips. With a full site of Electronics, this boat is equipped for long distance cruising but yet is still easily handled & highly manoeuvrable. Furthermore, the Trader 42 is a Category A rated boat, so is certified and designed for extended offshore Cruising. With its White Hull and complimentary blue stripes and bright white topsides, this Gentleman’s Cruiser certainly looks the part and offers so much boat for its next Owner to enjoy.

Trader are known for building great solid  boats using quality craftsmanship. The Trader 42 Signature has been one of the most popular popular models they made as it offers a perfect balance of style and stability coupled with space luxury and comfort. This particular boat is in lovely condition and offers a massive saving over new.  Inspection of this boat is highly recommended and she is currently lying on The River Thames and is available for viewings with appointments only through Aspire Boat Sales.