Trader 44 Sundeck

Storm Trader is a well-equipped Trader 44 offering comfortable accommodation, substantial cruising capability and a comprehensive specification. Powered by twin Caterpillar 3208TA 450hp diesel engines on shafts and a hydraulic bow thruster. Accommodation is arranged for 6 in 3 cabins, with an additional 2 berths available in the saloon. making her well suited to extended cruising with family or friends. Storm Trader features two heads with showers, Eberspacher heating installed in 2020, pressurised hot and cold water, and a well-appointed galley featuring a Smeg oven and grill, ceramic hob and refrigeration.

Navigation equipment includes Raymarine radar, chart-plotter, autopilot, depth, speed/log and wind instrumentation, with navigation equipment available at both the main helm and flybridge. A 7.2kW Onan generator and shore power provide useful onboard electrical capability.

Externally, she features teak-laid decks, aft deck with canopy and L-shaped seating with a teak table and a hydraulic rise & fall teak dinghy platform. A Lofrans electric windlass with 70m of chain and an anchor provides the ground tackle, while the flybridge offers an additional helm position and complemented by a bimini top.

Storm Trader is owned and operated by a professional mariner, a new owner is assured of a vessel that has been meticulously maintained. Please call for further details or an appointment to view. 

Mechanical

Twin Caterpillar 3208TA
Power: 450hp each
Engine hours: Approximately 1,600 hours
Shaft drive
Rope cutters
Cutlass bearings replaced 2022
2 x Fuel tanks rust treatment applied, primed and painted 2023
Trim tabs with helm indicators
Hydraulic bow thruster – Thrustpower
Last serviced - Summer 2026
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Maximum speed: 16 knots
Port oil cooler & hoses  replaced 2026
Starboard engine water pump replaced - 2024 (original pump retained for refurbishment)
Starboard engine seacock replaced - 2023

In the last 20 + years, she has be maintained by Power Plus Marine and in my time, Goodman Marine Services 

Electrical

Onan 7.2kW generator – 240V
Genset battery - 2025
12V and 220V electrical systems
Domestic battery bank - 2022
Engine start battery - 2025
Battery charger
Shore power
Port alternator replaced 2023

Navigation

Main Helm

Raymarine RL80c CRC radar/chartplotter
GPS – MUR FX312
Raymarine ST7000+ autopilot
Raymarine ST60 speed/log
Raymarine ST60 wind indicator
Raymarine ST60 depth
Standard Horizon VH310 VHF/DSC
Compass

Flybridge

Raymarine radar/chartplotter repeater
Raymarine ST7000+ autopilot
Raymarine ST60 speed/log
Raymarine ST60 wind indicator
Raymarine ST60 depth
Socket for VHF/DSC Mic
Compass

Interior & Domestic

8 berths in 3 cabins plus saloon
2 x heads and showers with 150l holding tank
Eberspacher heating – 2020
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Fresh water capacity – 908L

Saloon 

Helm position to starboard
Side door
Double helm seat
U-shaped settee to port
Saloon table
Settee converts to double berth
Stairs to aft deck
Access to galley
Leather upholstery
Carpets and curtains throughout
12V / 240V saloon fridge/freezer
"Digital Yacht" WiFi booster onboard

Galley 

Smeg oven and grill – 2020
Electric ceramic four-ring hob
12V / 240V built-in fridge with freezer/ice box
Stainless steel sink with drainer

Aft Stateroom 

Double berth with 6ft bed
Full-length wardrobe
En-suite with hip bath and shower

Guest Stateroom

Double berth
2 wardrobes
Dressing table
En-suite Jack and Jill shower room to starboard

Midships Cabin

Twin berths
Hanging locker

Deck

Cream GRP hull
Teak-laid GRP deck
Hydraulic wheel steering
Lofrans electric windlass with deck helm and flybridge controls
Simpson Lawrence anchor
70m of anchor chain
GRP aft deck canopy
L-shaped aft deck seating
Teak aft deck table
Retractable hydraulic extending teak dinghy platform
Stainless steel boarding ladder
Additional midship cleats
Stainless steel handrails
Stainless steel fender rack
Stainless steel windows
Stainless steel aft door
Warps and fenders

Safety

6-man Plastimo liferaft with canister – requires servicing
Lifebuoy
2 x electric bilge pumps
1 x manual bilge pump
Emergency tiller

Canvas

Full cockpit enclosure
Flybridge tonneau cover
Flybridge Bimini
Aft deck seat covers
Full external windscreen covers

Miscellaneous

Recent maintenance includes

All engine coolant, sea water and black water pipes and hoses renewed - 2017
Saloon sliding window inserts replaced - 2020
Forward portholes removed and resealed - 2024
Annual servicing including hauling ashore, anti-foul and anodes replaced (10) - 2026

Construction

Builder/Make: Trader
Model: 44
Year: 2001
Class: Trawler
Hull material: GRP/Fiberglass
Hull colour: Cream
LOA: 14.78m
Beam: 4.57m
Maximum draft: 1.10m
Displacement: 19,500kg
Drive: Shaft / direct drive

Documentation

Evidence of 5 years clear title - All prvious Bills of Sale 
Evidence of VAT - 2003 VAT invoice
Evidence of RCD status - Declaration of Conformity
Builders certificate
UK location letter - 31/12/2020

Measurements

Cruising Speed: 12 kn

Max Speed: 16 kn

Range: 1000 nmi

LOA: 14.7 m

Beam: 4.5 m

Displacement: 19500 kg

Fuel Tanks Cap.: 1080 L

Fresh Water Tanks Cap.: 908 L

Holding Capacity: 150 L

Twin Propulsion

Engine Make: Caterpillar

Engine Model: 3208TA

Engine Type: Inboard

Engine Hours: 1600

Power: 450 hp

Drive Type: Shaft Drive

Fuel Type: Diesel

Propeller Type: 4 Blade

Propeller Material: Bronze