Trawler boats for sale

Trawlers have long been inspired by the salty look and seaworthiness of commercial fishing vessels and today’s fuel-efficient models are made for long-distance, bluewater cruising. Trawlers typically have a traditional exterior design and a more spacious, home-like interior with creature comforts such as full-size galley appliances and multiple heads and staterooms that make living aboard ideal.

How are Trawlers built?

Traditional trawlers have a full displacement hull form and are of fiberglass-construction; others are made of aluminum or steel. Compared with other hull forms, a full displacement boat has a greater beam, draft, and load-carrying capacity, and typically operates in the seven-to-nine-knot range. A new breed of semi-displacement trawlers, with a more moderate beam and draft, have emerged to offer greater speed, albeit less range.

What type of engines power Trawlers?

The variety of trawlers known for crossing oceans sip fuel and are typically equipped with a single inboard motor. Depending on the length of the boat, full displacement trawlers have a maximum speed of no more than 10 - 12 knots. Some owners opt for twin engines or a get-home generator for added security in the event of an engine failure. Semi-displacement models are typically powered with twin engines and can reach 14 - 20 knots.

What optional equipment do Trawlers have?

Given the off-shore cruising plans of trawler owners, these yachts have large fuel tanks and holding tanks, and the pilothouses are appointed with advanced navigation and communication systems, not to mention every type of radar, gauge, indicator and security measure. To make voyages comfortable, trawlers will have some form of ballast for added stability, and for added ease with docking and overall efficiency, there are optional solar panels and bow and stern thrusters. Additionally, trawlers can be further optimized with elaborate entertainment systems.

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Find your perfect trawler boats

Trawler boats are larger size vessels frequently used for time-honored pursuits such as overnight cruising and day cruising. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their deeper draft and exceedingly wide beam, qualities that make these vessels exceptionally ideal for overnight cruising and day cruising. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard trawler boats listed is 12 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 25 guests and crew. Models with more power can take motors up to an impressive 2,272 horsepower, while the smallest models may have as modest as 75 horsepower engines on them (although the average power size is 417 HP).

Of the 1,454 trawler boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 381 new vessels and 1,073 used and custom yachts listed by professional brokerages mainly in the following countries: United States, France, Canada, United Kingdom and Turkey. Over the past 30 days, there have been 175 trawler boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length for boats of this kind is 43 feet, while they range in size from 23 feet long for the shortest, to 114 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are manufactured by a wide variety of yacht builders and their hull types include semi-displacement, displacement, deep vee, modified vee and catamaran designs.

The best trawler boats

Some of the best-known, masterful builders of trawler boats right now include: Beneteau, Grand Banks, Ranger Tugs, Custom and Nordhavn. These builders construct trawler boats with inboard, outboard, inboard/outboard, outboard-4S and electric propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas, electric and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for trawler boats on YachtWorld were Beneteau, Grand Banks, Kadey-Krogen, Mainship and Nordhavn.

Trawler boats pricing

Trawler boats for sale on YachtWorld are available in a range of prices from $24,500 on the lower-cost segment of yachts all the way up to $8,146,600 for the most exclusive yachts. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.