For Sale
Trader 535 Sunliner
AU $ 459,000
AU $ 459,000
Trader 535 Sunliner with optional live aboard Marina Berth @ Hope Island Marina on the Gold Coast.
Step aboard this Trader 535 Sunliner, a highly sought-after long-range motor cruiser renowned for its immense interior volume, safe walk-around decks, and true liveaboard comfort. Built in the United Kingdom to a standard that has earned Trader a loyal following worldwide, the 535 delivers the perfect blend of seaworthiness, reliability, and home-like livability.
This is the ideal vessel for extended coastal cruising, family adventures, or those seeking a spacious, apartment-style liveaboard platform.
Designed for long-range cruising, liveaboard comfort, and big-volume accommodation.
Known for wide walk-around decks, a huge saloon, and a massive master cabin.
Powered by twin 450 HP Caterpillar diesels, giving reliable trawler-style performance.
Key Specifications:
Details
Length 16.97 -16.99 m ( 55.7 ft)
Beam 4.75 m (15.58 ft)
Displacement 19,050 kg
Draft 1.47 m (4'10")
Engines: Twin Caterpillar diesels ( 2× CAT 450 hp)
Cruise speed (10 kn)
Max speed (17 kn)
Fuel type Diesel
Construction Fibreglass
Accommodation & Interior Layout:
3 cabins / 6 berths
King-bed master suite (aft)
Queen VIP cabin (forward)
Twin single cabin
2 bathrooms (2 showers, 2 toilets)
Convertible saloon dinette +2 extra berths
Large saloon with big windows and generous seating
Full-size galley with:
Samsung microwave
Westinghouse oven
12-volt fridge/freezer
Smeg 4-burner electric cooktop
Watermaker
Trash compactor, Washer Dryer, Fresh water gauge, additional Drink fridge under indoor helm station.
This is one of the most spacious layouts in any sub-60-ft cruiser of its era.
Deck, Exterior & Liveaboard Features
Wide walk-around decks
Large swim platform
Flybridge with seating
Fibreglass-bottom tender with 25hp E-TEC outboard
Excellent for extended cruising, liveaboard life, or family coastal trips.
Performance & Handling
Semi-displacement hull = efficient at displacement speeds, but still capable of 17 knots.
Caterpillar engines are known for longevity and parts availability.
Heavy displacement gives a stable ride in coastal conditions.
This Boat Suits
Owners who want:
A true liveaboard with apartment-like space
Long-range coastal cruising (QLD, NSW, Whitsundays, Great Sandy Straits)
A safe, stable platform for family cruising
A boat with a big-boat feel but manageable systems
Live Aboard Marina Berth available
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Step aboard this Trader 535 Sunliner, a highly sought-after long-range motor cruiser renowned for its immense interior volume, safe walk-around decks, and true liveaboard comfort. Built in the United Kingdom to a standard that has earned Trader a loyal following worldwide, the 535 delivers the perfect blend of seaworthiness, reliability, and home-like livability.
This is the ideal vessel for extended coastal cruising, family adventures, or those seeking a spacious, apartment-style liveaboard platform.
Designed for long-range cruising, liveaboard comfort, and big-volume accommodation.
Known for wide walk-around decks, a huge saloon, and a massive master cabin.
Powered by twin 450 HP Caterpillar diesels, giving reliable trawler-style performance.
Key Specifications:
Details
Length 16.97 -16.99 m ( 55.7 ft)
Beam 4.75 m (15.58 ft)
Displacement 19,050 kg
Draft 1.47 m (4'10")
Engines: Twin Caterpillar diesels ( 2× CAT 450 hp)
Cruise speed (10 kn)
Max speed (17 kn)
Fuel type Diesel
Construction Fibreglass
Accommodation & Interior Layout:
3 cabins / 6 berths
King-bed master suite (aft)
Queen VIP cabin (forward)
Twin single cabin
2 bathrooms (2 showers, 2 toilets)
Convertible saloon dinette +2 extra berths
Large saloon with big windows and generous seating
Full-size galley with:
Samsung microwave
Westinghouse oven
12-volt fridge/freezer
Smeg 4-burner electric cooktop
Watermaker
Trash compactor, Washer Dryer, Fresh water gauge, additional Drink fridge under indoor helm station.
This is one of the most spacious layouts in any sub-60-ft cruiser of its era.
Deck, Exterior & Liveaboard Features
Wide walk-around decks
Large swim platform
Flybridge with seating
Fibreglass-bottom tender with 25hp E-TEC outboard
Excellent for extended cruising, liveaboard life, or family coastal trips.
Performance & Handling
Semi-displacement hull = efficient at displacement speeds, but still capable of 17 knots.
Caterpillar engines are known for longevity and parts availability.
Heavy displacement gives a stable ride in coastal conditions.
This Boat Suits
Owners who want:
A true liveaboard with apartment-like space
Long-range coastal cruising (QLD, NSW, Whitsundays, Great Sandy Straits)
A safe, stable platform for family cruising
A boat with a big-boat feel but manageable systems
Live Aboard Marina Berth available
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Please contact Boating Times on 07 55969030 for more information on this very impressive Motor Cruiser
- Condition Used
- Year 2001
- Make Trader
- Model 535 Sunliner
- Category Power Boats
- Engine Make Caterpillar
- Hull Material Fibreglass/GRP
- Measure Metric Imperial
- Length 16.99 M
- Beam 4.75 M
- Draft 1.47 M
- Weight 19050 KGS
- Fuel Capacity 2270 L
- Water Capacity 757 L
| Status: | For Sale |
|---|---|
| Stock Number: | 31012601 |
| Price: | AU $ 459,000 |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Use For: | Family,Leisure,Cruising,Live Aboard |
| Region: | Queensland |
| HIN: | GBTQN54174D101 |
| Registration: | PNQ01Q |
| Rego Expiry: | 11/12/2026 |
| Deck Material | Fibreglass |
| Builder | 11/12/2026 |
| Hull Type | Mono |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar |
| Horse Power | 450 x 2 |
| Number of Engines | 2 |
| Engine Hours | 1433 |
| Engine Hours (2nd Engine) | 1433 |
| Engine | 7.2 450HP Caterpillar 3208 Diesels. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2270 Litres |
| Water Capacity | 757 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Max Speed | 17 Knots |
| Genset | Onan 11 KVA |
| Thrusters | Bow Thruster - Hydraulic |
| Dinghy | Yes |
| Outboard | Yes |
| Ground Tackle | Yes |
| Shower | 2 |
| Toilet | 2 |
| Aircondition | Yes x4 Reverse Cycle |
| Remarks | Trader Yachts are known for: Semi-displacement, long-range motor cruisers Heavy, stable hulls suitable for coastal passagemaking Spacious, liveaboard-friendly interiors UK design and quality control, with some earlier models built under contract in Taiwan--but the 535 Sunliner series was UK-built. |
