1979 Marine Trader 40' (12.19 m) 40
San Mateo, Florida, United States
MARRILEE
Marrilee is a classic Marine Trader 40 Double Cabin, with many recent improvements and upgrades. She's the perfect cruising trawler for doing the Great Loop and cruising the islands.
- Trawlers
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: ETY4062101079
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| IDEAL GREAT LOOP TRAWLER |
| BOWTHRUSTER |
| DUAL HELM STATIONS |
| ENGINE AND GENERATOR FULLY SERVICED (08/2025) |
| Notable Upgrades: GARMIN PLOTTER/MAP PACKAGE WITH REMOTE CONTROL, SIRIUS, DEPTH SOUNDER, ANCHOR ALARM, WATER TEMP, AND MAPPING FUNCTIONS | NEW DUAL BOWTHRUSTER | ELECTRIC TOILETS | NEW GAS DECK GRILL | NEW GE FRIDGE/FREEZER | NEW LARGE CAPACITY ICEMAKER | 4000 WATT INVERTER | 7 NEW AGM BATTERIES | NEW BOTTOM PAINT(TWO COATS EPOXY POST SANDING ) ... AND SO MUCH MORE! |
| Date Listed: 10/06/2025 |
$ 49,500 USD
€ 42,442 Euros
$ 69,087 CAD
£ 37,106 GBP
Description
Marine Trader Trawlers have been loved in the cruising trawler community ever since they first came to the market. Their luxuriously spacious interiors are beautifully designed, with aesthetics and comfort in mind. Marrilee, a 1979 40 ft Double Cabin, is a fine example of this, with an incredible amount of space and storage. Her main cabin serves as a pilot house, galley, and salon. The spacious wood interior is calming and warm, with many large windows to let in the light. A comfortable settee is to port, and the galley on the starboard side has it all, storage, counter space, and a brand-new stainless-steel convection/microwave oven. Forward of the galley, the interior helm station has many upgraded features and incredible visibility.
Marrilee’s aft stateroom is both cozy and spacious, with a queen berth and an ensuite full head, including a bathtub! The forward stateroom has a v-berth arrangement and also has its own ensuite head with a showering area.
The exterior features a spacious top deck with multiple seating options and a full helm station as well. The side decks are wide and accommodating, with Teak guard rails for safety and style. This teak is in overall good condition but needs some varnish!
Overall, many expensive upgrades have already been completed. A buyer might consider some interior renovating, as there are a couple areas of older (and addressed) water damage, mainly in the aft stateroom. Marrilee will make a perfect Looper, and with her 400-gallon fuel capacity the Bahamas and the Caribbean are well within reach.
Marrilee will make a perfect Looper, and with her 400-gallon fuel capacity the Bahamas and the Caribbean are well within reach.
EQUIPMENT AND UPGRADES
FEATURES
New super Garmin plotter/map package with remote control, Sirius, depth sounder, anchor alarm, water temp., all mapping functions. New Garmin VHF with handheld portable (floating) and new antenna.
New AM/FM radio with Sirius and two new speakers.
New dual station bow thruster.
New dual station auto pilot with additional handheld remote control.
Dual station anchor controls with additional control at pulpit.
New dual trumpet horn with dual station control.
Dual station Danforth and Azimut binnacle compasses.
New 4000-watt inverter with remote at lower station.
Dual battery chargers.
Seven new AGM batteries.
Two new battery combiners.
New stainless-steel convection/microwave oven.
New freshwater pump and hoses.
Two new electric toilets.
New (second) 40 gallon holding tank.
Two new “Y” valves and hoses.
New triple filtration reverse osmosis water system.
Many lights replaced with LED. Red night lighting in salon.
New Coast Guard approved visual signaling devices.
Mast and old radar removed.
New running lights.
400 gallons fuel. 200 gallons fresh water. Two 40 gallon holding tanks.
Complete new bottom paint. (two coats epoxy after pressure cleaning and sanding)
MECHANICAL
Engine- Ford Lehman, six cylinder, 120 hp approx. 2800 hrs.
Generator- Phasor- three cyl. Kubota engine, 8.5 KW
Engine, generator and transmission fully serviced 8/25/25. Impellers replaced with service.
All engine and generator gauges function properly.
Power oil change system.
Cables cleaned and lubricated.
New zincs and anodes.
New Racor filters. (2)
New mixing elbow on engine with new hoses.
Two new 12 v. USB outlets
Large inventory of spares. Belts, impellers, filters, fluids, paints, cleaners, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
Additional features
Two new captain’s chairs on fly bridge.
Eight fire extinguishers aboard.
Two zone A/C with heat to salon zone.
All thru hulls cleaned and checked.
Bonding system inspected and re-wired as needed.
Shaft log repacked. Rudder post repacked.
Swim platform bolts replaced with new stainless steel. Five brackets.
Weaver dingy davits and power winch.
One new bilge pump, two others tested good.
Fireboy auto suppression fire exting. system in engine room.
65 pound Lewmar anchor with 200 feet of galvanized 3/8 “ chain rode.
Sampson 1000-watt windlass with new motor.
Large inventory of misc. dock lines, fenders, fender holders.
Four PFDs and one new Captains auto inflation vest.
New large orange throwable life ring.
Two new stainless steel rod holders.
Flat screen TV in master stateroom.
All required placards are in place.
Kitchen ware, pots, pans, dishes ,silverware, etc.
New gas deck grill, GE fridge/freezer and larger capacity ice maker
Normal dings and scratches for a vessel of this vintage.
Vacuum and cleaning tools included.
Store of epoxy, paints, cleaners and related products included.
Boarding ladder included.
Approx. 300 gallons fuel on board. One full and one ½ full propane tanks.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: ETY4062101079
LOA: 40' (12.19 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1979
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Ford Lehman
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 120.00
- Power KW: 89.48
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2800.00
- Engine Location: Middle
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Phasor- three cyl. Kubota
- Generator KW: 8.50
Full Details
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Carolyn June Denman.
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