Yacht Detail
1986 Marine Trader 47' (14.33 m) 47 Tradewinds
Kemah, Texas, United States
A marvelous example of the popular Marine Trader 47 Tradewinds, KOINONIA offers a classic trawler profile, roomy interior, efficient Ford Lehman diesels, and an unbeatable cruising layout.
- Trawlers
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: ETY46033E586
| FEATURES: |
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| Trawler |
| Great Loop |
| Marine Trader |
| Live Aboard |
| Notable Upgrades: |
| Date Listed: 08/07/2025 |
BIG TRAWLER, LIVE ABOARD SIZE
$ 94,950 USD
€ 82,727 Euros
$ 134,491 CAD
£ 71,757 GBP
Description
1986 Marine Trader 47’ Tradewinds – “KOINONIA”
Location: Kemah / Seabrook, Texas
Broker: Little Yacht Sales – Burke Devereux-281-734-6625
A marvelous example of the popular Marine Trader 47 Tradewinds, KOINONIA offers a classic trawler profile, roomy interior, efficient Ford Lehman diesels, and an unbeatable cruising layout. With three staterooms, two heads, a generous salon, a full-beam master, and a raised aft deck, this vessel is built for comfortable long-range cruising, liveaboard life, or coastal adventure.
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⭐ Highlights & Upgrades
• Twin Ford Lehman 225 Diesels
– Port: 2,715 hrs | Starboard: 2,919 hrs since overhaul
• Westerbeke 11kW Generator
• Vetus Bow Thruster
• Dual Hydraulic Steering Stations
• New Electronics & Autopilot
• New House & Thruster Batteries (May 2025)
• New Flybridge Clear Enclosure
• Two Stateroom / Two Head Layout
• Cruisair 32,000 BTU Air Conditioning
• Galley Down w/ Upright Fridge & LPG 3-Burner Stove
• Maxwell 12V Windlass w/ Plow Anchor
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🛥️ Vessel Overview
KOINONIA is a traditional trawler-style cruiser with a solid fiberglass hull, wide walkaround decks, raised aft deck, upper & lower helms, and spacious interior. Built at the respected Lien Hwa Yard in Taiwan, these Tradewinds 47s are known for their durability, economy, and efficient hull design.
Her interior features a full-beam master aft, forward V-berth with private head, galley and dinette down, generous salon, and easy engine room access. A terrific liveaboard platform with excellent storage.
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🛏️ Accommodations
Master Stateroom – Aft Full Beam
• Queen berth
• Private ensuite head w/ shower
• Ample storage
• Direct access from salon staircase
Forward V-Berth
• Two bunks
• Adjacent head with shower
Additional Cabin
• Portside bunk cabin just forward of master
Salon
• Bright, spacious salon with lower helm
• Access to engine room below salon/galley
• Comfortable seating and large windows
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🍳 Galley
• Galanz 110V upright refrigerator
• Princess 3-burner LPG stove
• Double stainless steel sink
• 20-gal Raritan water heater
• Microwave oven
• Dinette opposite galley
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⚙️ Mechanical & Engines
Twin Ford Lehman 225 Diesels
• Freshwater cooled
• Both engines cold-start cleanly
• Held 180°F on sea trial
• Smooth shifting & no abnormal vibration
• Traditional shaft packing glands
• 2” stainless shafts | Bronze 4-blade props
Generator – Westerbeke 11kW
• Control box missing components (needs repair)
Fuel System
• 470 gallons total (4 aluminum tanks)
• Racor 1000 (mains) & Racor 500 (generator)
• Newer tanks, only minor surface corrosion
Fresh Water
• Two stainless tanks (reported new)
• FloJet pressure system
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⚡ Electrical
• 240V 50A shore power or generator
• 12V DC system
• New batteries (May 2025)
– (2) Group 24 House/Start
– (2) Group 27 Thruster
• Pro Nautic 50A smart charger
• Updated Garmin electronics & autopilot
• All cabin and nav lights functional
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❄️ Air Conditioning
• (2) Cruisair units
• Total 32,000 BTU
• Both functioned properly
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🛡️ Safety Equipment
• All new 2025 fire extinguishers
• Type II/III lifejackets
• New flares (2025)
• Bilge pumps: 3 Rule 1500 GPH (all working)
• Recommendation: Install smoke/CO detectors in all cabins
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🧭 Electronics & Helm
• Garmin chartplotter suite
• Autopilot
• Dual helm stations
• Capilano hydraulic steering
• 12V air horn
• New flybridge clear enclosure
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🛠️ Hull, Deck & Construction
• Solid fiberglass hull with epoxy barrier coat
• Bottom paint pressure-washed (May 2025)
• Minor random blisters (non-structural)
• Painted topsides (rolled) in fair condition
• Non-skid decks in sound condition
• New flybridge enclosure
• Bronze thru-hulls, good condition
• Props/struts show pinking but no pitting
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⚓ Ground Tackle
• Maxwell 12V windlass
• #66 galvanized plow anchor
• ~150’ rode with 10’ chain
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🛠️ Survey Recommendations
• Repair generator & replace missing control components
• Correct LPG tank storage (proper vented locker required)
• Install smoke/CO detectors throughout
• The rest of the notes are cosmetic or routine maintenance items
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🌟 Overall Condition
According to 2025 survey:
• Structurally Sound
• Average Overall Condition for age
• Very Good Construction Quality
• Needs generator attention, LPG locker correction, and normal cosmetic updates
• Ideal liveaboard or coastal cruiser with strong bones and reliable Ford Lehmans
📞 Contact the Listing Broker
Burke Devereux
Little Yacht Sales
Kemah, Texas
📱 281-734-6625
📧 burke@littleyachtsales.com
Growing up around Lakewood Yacht Club and Galveston Bay, Burke brings decades of hospitality, yacht sales expertise, and local knowledge to help you “own the dream.”
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: ETY46033E586
Official Number: 696882
LOA: 46' 6'' (14.17 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1986
Beam: 14' 6''
Draft Max: 3' 10''
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 8
Fuel Type: Diesel
Deadrise: 10
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Semi Displacement
Fuel Tank: 600 Gallons (2271.25 Liters)
Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Holding Tank: 60 Gallons (227.12 Liters)
Dry Weight: 30000
Builder: Lien Hwa
Photos click to view all
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Ford Lehman
- Engine Model: 225
- Engine Year: 1986
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 225.00
- Power KW: 167.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2720.00
- Hours Date: 11-14-2025
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Ford Lehman
- Engine Model: 225
- Engine Year: 1986
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 225.00
- Power KW: 167.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2925.00
- Hours Date: 11-14-2025
- Engine Location: Starboard
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