2002 Trader 535 Signature, 225 000 GBP

Hugely versatile CE Cat-A semi-displacement flybridge motor yacht with luxurious and spacious 3-cabin interior layout and all the cruising comforts for long-distance liveaboard cruising.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

The Trader 535 Signature is a stunning example of craftsmanship and luxury on the water. Designed for both comfort and performance, this motor yacht offers a spacious and elegantly appointed interior, making it an ideal choice for long voyages or leisurely cruising. Accommodation is offered for 6 over 3 comfortable cabins, with a large and well-appointed galley.

TRADEWINDS is a 2002 launched example of the Trader 535 Signature. Originally based in the Mediterranean, she has been based in the UK under the last two ownerships. Now reluctantly offered for sale due to a bereavement her inventory highlights include:

Full osmosis treatment completed in 2021
Underwater hull finished with Copper Coat applied following osmosis treatment in 2021
Twin Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2, 440hp marine diesel engines
Onan MKAD-4962013, 13.5kw marine diesel generator
Sidepower bow and stern thrusters
Robertson autopilot system
2x Raymarine C120W with UK/Ireland cartorgraphy / radar functionality
Simrad IS15 navigation instrumentation
SMEG Hob and Oven, 230VAC
SMEG combi oven / microwave
Electric flush marine toilets in both heads
HFL Klima reverse cycle air conditioning system, 230AC, heating and cooling
Maxwell electric anchor windlass
Almar passarelle system

Lying afloat and in commission on her berth in Craobh Marina the Trader 535 Signature ‘TRADEWINDS’ is available for immediate viewing by prior appointment.

PRESS REVIEW:

“Although Tarquin Yacht Co. offer Trader motor yachts up to 120ft, their core business is still comfortable cruising boats from 40ft to 60ft.

All feature an aft-cabin layout and a flybridge, and a finely honed solid-wood interior which not only looks the part but can absorb the wear and tear that goes with plenty of use.

The boats are built in Taiwan, but the UK end of the operation provides the direction, by way of all the design and engineering work, as well as ensuring that owners get what they want in terms of customised fit-outs…

There are three different ranges within the Trader family – Signature, Sundeck and Sunliner – each characterised by a slightly different exterior theme. Features of the Signature series include an elongated transom allowing for a fully integrated bathing platform, and a hardtop sheltering a large aft-deck entertaining area.

What the 535 Signature promises is comfortable liveaboard cruising, but on a size or boat that be handled a-deux.

Verdict

If you want a boat for spacious and comfortable liveaboard cruising, without having to fuss over it, this marque is difficult to beat. The 535 Signature offers serious bluewater passagemaking on the one hand, and extremely commodious interior and deck space on the other. “

Motor Boat Monthly – January 2004


SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION

RCD Status:
Our understanding is that the vessel is CE certified for category A – OCEAN for up to 11 persons.

Hull Construction:
GRP moulded hull
GRP form internal structural members, fully laminated to hull
Plywood bulkheads laminated to hull and deck
Original white gelcoat finish to topsides with blue sheerband
Stainless steel framed portholes
Full osmosis treatment completed in 2021
Underwater hull finished with Copper Coat applied following osmosis treatment in 2021
Boat slipped in August 2024 for anode replacement and antifouling of bow and stern thurster tunnels.

Deck & Superstructure Construction:
GRP moulded deck, incorporating coachroof and deck house structure
GRP moulded deckhouse roof incorporating self-draining flybridge
GRP moulded aft deck sun canopy
White gelcoat finish with moulded non-slip textured panels on coachroof top
Stainless steel framed deck hatches and windows
Stainless steel frames doors aft and to starboard
Laid teak decking to finish foredeck, side deck, aft deck and bathing platform

MACHINERY

Port Engine & Gearbox:
Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2
440hp @ 2,800RPM
6 Cylinder, turbo charged, indirectly cooled
Gauges for RPM, Eng Oil Pressure, Temperature, Voltage, Gearbox Oil Pressure
Kobelt single lever controls at both helm stations
HMI exhaust alert system
Racor primary fuel filter unit

Starboard Engine & Gearbox:
Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2
440hp @ 2,800RPM
6 Cylinder, turbo charged, indirectly cooled
Gauges for RPM, Eng Oil Pressure, Temperature, Voltage, Gearbox Oil Pressure
Kobelt single lever controls at both helm stations
HMI exhaust alert system
Racor primary fuel filter unit

Maintenance & Performance:
Engine last serviced spring 2025
Generator last serviced spring 2025
Engine anodes replaced August 2024
Engine Hours Port – 1337
Engine Hours Starboard – 1340
Cruising speed 14kts
Max Speed 20kts

Propulsion & Steering:
Stainlesss steel prop shafts
Waterfed compression gland type stern glands
Bronze propellors
Dual station hydraulic steering system

Bow Thruster:
SidePower tunnel mounted thruster 16hp
Joystick type controller at both helm stations
Remote control fob allowing control of both bow and stern thrusters

Stern Thurster:
SidePower, electric transom mounted stern thruster
Joystick type controller on flybridge
Remote control fob allowing control of both bow and stern thrusters

Trim Tabs:
Bennett trim tab system
Electro hydraulic system
Rocker switch type controls at both helm stations
Position indicators at both helm stations

Autopilot:
Simrad Robertson system
Simrad AP22 control heads at both helm stations
Hydraulic drive system

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:
24VDC onboard power system
220vAC supplied via shore power or generator

Battery Banks:
Domestic – 2x 12VDC, 200Ah, Yuasa lead acid
Engine Battery – 2x 12VDC, 200Ah, Yuasa lead acid
Generator Battery – 1x 12VDC, 60Ah, Varta

24VDC Charger:
Dolphin Power 1 First battery charger
220vAC – 24DC, 80amp

Generator:
Onan MKAD-4962013 220vAC marine diesel generator
13.5kW output
Hours 926.3

Shore Power System:
Extension lead to connect to 220vAC shore supply
Dual 32amp and 16 amp connection points
Hardwired RCD-protected system.
3 pin continental type sockets with UK adapters, battery charger, immersion heater


Other Electrical:
Searchlight – Guest combined search and flood light unit. 360 degree rotation. Control panels at both helm stations
Windscreen Wipers – Pantograph arms, multi-speed
Horn

PLUMBING

Fresh Water:
Pressurised hot and cold water systems
Mixer tap in galley
Hot and cold taps in forward heads with dedicated shower fitting
Hot and cold taps in aft cabin
Hot water provided from calorifier, heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater

Black Water:
Single holding tank for both heads
Deck pump-out or macerator discharge

Bilge Pumps:
Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump – x3 with manual and auto operation, indicator lights at both helm stations

TANKAGE

Fuel:
Dual diesel tanks
302gallons each
Approximate total capacity 2270ltrs

Fresh Water:
Single fresh water tank
Approximate capacity 909ltrs

Holding Tank:
Single holding tank
Connected to both forward and aft heads
Approximate Capacity 100ltrs

Calorifier:
Single insulated tank
Approximate capacity 50ltrs
Heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater

Tank Monitoring:
Independent gauges for each fuel tank
Tank Watch 4 level indicator system for water tank – Not operational currently

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

On Deck:
Plotter/Radar – Raymarine C120W with UK/Ireland cartorgraphy
Repeater – Simrad IS15 showing depth and log information
Magnetic compass

Internal Helm Station:
Plotter/Radar – Raymarine C120W with UK/Ireland cartorgraphy
Repeater – Simrad IS15 showing depth and log information
Magnetic Compass – Plastimo 135
Clock
Barometer

Communications Equipment:
DSC VHF – Ray 240e black box system with commandmic stations at each helm
Handheld VHF – Standard Horizon HX300
NASA Weatherman

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Galley:
HOB – SMEG 230VAC, 4 plate
Oven – SMEG 230VAC, fan oven with grill
Combi Microwave/Grill – SMEG 230VAC
Fridge/Freeze – Coolmatic free standing fridge freezer, front loading
Drinks Fridge – Euro Engle Front loading fridge in saloon with icebox
Toaster – Russel Hobbs, 230VAC
Kettle – Breville, 230VAC
Mixer tap with separate pull out spray head
Double stainless steel sinks
Corian worktop

Laundry:
Washer/Dryer – Aquarius 1100, 230VAC

Forward Heads:
Jack’n’Jill with forward cabin
Toilet – Electric flush marine toilet
Marble countertop
Wash hand basin with mixer tap
Shower cubicle with bulkhead-mounted shower head

Aft Heads:
Toilet – Electric flush marine toilet
Marble countertop
Wash hand basin with mixer tap
Dedicated shower/bath with mixer tap and shower head

Air Conditioning / Heating:
HFL Klima system, 230AC
Dual compressor HFL KCC25KHZ, 25,000BTU
Reverse cycle to provide heat

Lighting:
Overhead downlighters with LED bulbs throughout
Lamps in saloon
Reading lights in cabins
Engine space lighting

Entertainment:
Stereo – JVC CD/Radio head unit
TV – Sony Bravia

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation Finish:
Joinery work below decks of teak veneered plywood with solid teak trims
Cherry and holly soleboards throughout interior
All joinery work finished in a satin varnish
Marble counters in heads
Corian counters in galley
Vinyl covered headlining panels throughout interior
Fitted carpets in the dinette, forward cabin, aft cabin and twin cabin
Soft cream leather upholstery in wheelhouse and dinette
Curtains of blinds for all portlights and portholes.

Description of Accommodation from Forward:

Forward Cabin:
Double island berth forward, centrally
Standing room aft of bunk spanning full width of cabin with access to bunk on port and starboard sides
Three storage drawers beneath bunk at aft end
Counter top outboard of bunk to port and starboard and wrapping around forward end of bunk, vanity lockers beneath counter tops
Opening deck hatch above bunk centrally
Full-height storage lockers outboard to port and starboard with drawers beneath
En-suite access to forward heads aft to starboard.

Forward Heads:
Accessed from starboard side of passageway forward
Jack’n’Jill en-suite access from forward cabin
Electric flush marine toilet outboard centrally
Marble topped countertop forward with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap
Vanity lockers above wash hand basin outboad and over head above toilet
Shower stall aft with fixed door, marble topped seat outboard, shower head and fittings mounted on bulkhead aft

Port Cabin:
Accessed to port side of passageway forward
Twin bunk cabin with thwartship bunks located forward and aft
Standing room between bunks centrally
Dresser unit outboard of standing room with counter top, storage drawers beneath and locker above with mirror mounted on door
Four storage drawers beneath each bunk
Two storage lockers above forward bunk, inboard

Helm Station:
Located to starboard side, forward of deck saloon
Double, forward-facing bench seat with sliding door to access starboard side deck outboard with optional foot rest
Helm forward
Engine controls, dashboard , plotter and other controls all mounted forward of helm
Navigation area to port side with large chart table working area, lifting to provide storage beneath, counter top outboard with drinks fridge below

Deck Saloon:
Located centrally with passageways to access forward and aft living spaces
Swept staircase providing direct access to aft deck area
Large U-shaped settee wrapping around saloon table to port
Saloon table, height adjustable
Double bench settee outboard to starboard
Counter tops forward and aft of seating to port and starboard
Sony TV mounted on aft end of deck house centrally
Storage drawers and lockers beneath seating units

Galley:
Access from aft end of deck saloon via steps.
Countertop running along inboard side forward with washer drier contained in space beneath aft
Built-in fridge freezer aft of inboard countrertop
Worktop wrapping around outboard side of galley with built-in hob and oven aft.
Range of storage drawers and lockers beneath worktops throughout galley
Selection of storge lockers above galley worktops.
Microwave built-in to above galley storage unit forward

Master Aft Cabin:
Accessed through galley aft.
Centrally located island double berth with walk-around access to port and starboard sides
Single seat outboard to starboard with dresser unit outboard
Large storage locker aft of dresser unit
Full-length mirror
Counter top outboard to port with storage locker forward and above countertop aft
Selection of drawers beneath countertop
Bookshelf spanning bunk overhead aft
Access to en-suite heads forward to port

En-Suite Aft Heads:
Accessed from the forward port end of the aft cabin
Shower stall and mini-bath forward with fixed door screen
Electric flush marine toilet outboard centrally
Marble topped counter top aft with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap
Selection of lockers above and below countertops.

DECK EQUIPMENT

General:
Single stainless steel bow roller forward, anchor self-stowing in roller
Solid stainless steel guardrail running around deck edge with lower, plastic coated stainless steel guard wire.
Guard rail gates to port and starboard sides
Stainless steel fairleads to port and starboard forward
Stainless steel sampson posts fitted to deck, outboard to port and starboard
Toerail mounted midship cleats to port and starboard sides
Elevated aft decking area with fixed GRP moulded roof.
Full canvas sides (new August 2023) to screen off aft deck and create additional space
L-shaped seating unit to starboard with fixed table and moveable occasional seating
Bench seat unit to port
Storage locker space within seating unit bases
Flybridge accessible from deck forward to port, stainless steel ladder with teak treads
Access to transom bathing platform aft to port
Storage locker to starboard side of bathing platform
Deck shower at bathing platform
Fold out swimming ladder to port side of bathing platform
Dinghy storage chocks mounted centrally
Stainless steel fender baskets mount on rails around aft end of deck

Canvas Work:
Flybridge cover
Flybridge bimini cover
Aft deck cover – removable panels fitting to sun cover, creating fully enclosed space (August 2023)
Selection of wheelhouse screen and window covers

Anchoring & Mooring:
Bower Anchor – Trader 33KG stainless steel plough anchor on chain rode
Anchor Windlass – Maxwell electric windlass, chain gypsy and warping drum. Foot button controls on foredeck, secondary control switches at both helm stations
Passarelle – Almar stainless steel passarelle with teak gratings, electro hydraulic operation
Fenders – Selection
Mooring Warps - Selection

Tender & Outboard:
Inflatable Dinghy – Lightweight Lodestar Inflatable dinghy with seat, oars, pump and storage bag
Outboard – Minn Kota Riptide RT40/SC/S 12VDC electric outboard with 12VDC battery

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

Navigation Lights:
Anchor light
Steaming Light
Port, starboard and stern navigation lights

Life saving:
Horseshoe lifebuoy with light x2
Liferaft – Requires service


VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Lying Argyll, Scotland, UK

Available to view strictly by appointment

Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.

Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.

Lead Broker: Mark Cameron
Tel: Mobile: +44 (0)7988 763254
Email: ####@grabauinternational.com