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Used Trawler Yachts For Sale
Buying a used trawler yacht presents two very interesting choices, do you opt for older classically-styled models packed with detail, or the next generation of trawler yachts, offering a cleaner, more minimalist take on the design and often good value for money?
Whichever way you go, a trawler yacht should deliver a great cruising package, ideal for the family or friends to spend long periods of time aboard.
Similarly, most trawlers regardless of age or size will deliver smooth passagemaking from semi-displacement hull designs with fine entries to slice through the waves at speeds of around 20 knots - 25 knots. You may also find older, or more specialist models offering displacement-only speeds.
Trawler design traits
Old school trawlers:
- Classic lines
- Solid cabinetry
- Aft cabin designs
- Heavily built
- Bridge decks
- Excellent seakeeping
- 12 knot - 20 knot cruising performance
Next generation trawlers:
- Minimalist lines
- Simple clean interiors
- Aft cockpit designs
- Typical production build
- Huge flybridges
- Good all-round performance
- 20 knots cruising
Older models will also be available in a range of layouts with aft cabin designs very popular and a raised bridge deck that isn’t quite big or luxurious enough to be considered a flybridge.
Later examples from the last decade shift towards aft cockpit designs, with proper and very impressive flybridges that stretch right aft, presenting the opportunity to stow a tender or leave the space open for free-standing furniture.
Unlike other yachts, you will find a good deal of trawlers that were or are built in the far east, predominantly Taiwan and China. This is not seen as a negative, with trawler yacht builders in these regions having plied their trade for decades and delivering a high quality product.
Recent Award Winning trawler yachts
Check out the recent award-winning and finalist Trawler Yachts and models.
Lacey Kay
N96
Winner
Power Yacht (25-40m)
The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2017
Lacey Kay
N96
Finalist
Best Interior Design: Motor Yacht below 399GT
Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2018
Lacey Kay
N96
Finalist
Best Power 24m-40m
International Superyacht Society Awards 2017
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