im about to pull the trigger on a 1980 MT 36,broker swears its a 36 as stated on the regstration,and the hin numbers match.
im new to trawlers,but i havent been able to find another MT 36 that looks like this one with the rear port side door,and long rear aft cabin.
i have found the 1980 40 to be designed like this......but havent come across this in a 36 yet.
its a queen aft berth,single lehman.
i did read that marine trader used multiple hull builders,and its possible to have 2 marine traders of the same make n model to look different.
alittle insight would be nice.
best of all asking price is $13.5 k
for that price im expecting rot,has the normal window leaks and original teak deck still installed.
ive shared a few emails and he states the boat was never surveyed,but no soft spots anywhere.
as stated my main concern is.....is this a 36,and not a 40 with 36 papers.its common in my area for folks to use papers for a different manufacture boat and try n pass off as a different boat.
ive already bought a 1975 trojan 24,mths later i found out it was a 1980 stamos 24.....but all the numbers matched.
some people will do anything to make a sale.
heres the sellers description.
36' Marine Trader
1980 36 Marine Trader Double Cabin.
Single 120hp Ford Lehman Diesel engine ~3600 hours
7kw Kubota Generator ~1200 hours
Two fuel tanks port/starboard totaling 300 gallons, boat is very efficient at 6-8knots and wide open might yield 10knots.
Rear cabin has queen size bed with small desk, built in storage drawers, hanging locker, and full head with tub/shower
Forward cabin has v-berth with hanging locker and small storage drawers and wet head.
A/C and heat both work fine
Galley has small fridge with propane stove and full sink
Flybridge has bimini cover, VHF radio, gauges and controls, bench with life vest storage
Small dingy with outboard go with the boat, being stored indoors but can take pictures if necessary. The rear mast/boom are used to load and unload dingy when boat is in use.
Only thing I am of aware of not working is the power inverter, it was hooked up when we bought the boat but we don't use the boat without the generator running much so we just disconnected it. It may work if someone wanted to use it and played around with it.
Bottom was done October 2013
The biggest issue with it is that it's been sitting and hasn't been being used. It needs some TLC, cleaning, and general maintenance. Has some water damage below a few windows as was common for these boats. We will consider all offers, this needs to be sold!!!
AWUJ7796 by Nick Pellegrin, on Flickr
VUAA3415 by Nick Pellegrin, on Flickr
WBGN8176 by Nick Pellegrin, on Flickr
WBSX9733 by Nick Pellegrin, on Flickr
im new to trawlers,but i havent been able to find another MT 36 that looks like this one with the rear port side door,and long rear aft cabin.
i have found the 1980 40 to be designed like this......but havent come across this in a 36 yet.
its a queen aft berth,single lehman.
i did read that marine trader used multiple hull builders,and its possible to have 2 marine traders of the same make n model to look different.
alittle insight would be nice.
best of all asking price is $13.5 k
for that price im expecting rot,has the normal window leaks and original teak deck still installed.
ive shared a few emails and he states the boat was never surveyed,but no soft spots anywhere.
as stated my main concern is.....is this a 36,and not a 40 with 36 papers.its common in my area for folks to use papers for a different manufacture boat and try n pass off as a different boat.
ive already bought a 1975 trojan 24,mths later i found out it was a 1980 stamos 24.....but all the numbers matched.
some people will do anything to make a sale.
heres the sellers description.
36' Marine Trader
1980 36 Marine Trader Double Cabin.
Single 120hp Ford Lehman Diesel engine ~3600 hours
7kw Kubota Generator ~1200 hours
Two fuel tanks port/starboard totaling 300 gallons, boat is very efficient at 6-8knots and wide open might yield 10knots.
Rear cabin has queen size bed with small desk, built in storage drawers, hanging locker, and full head with tub/shower
Forward cabin has v-berth with hanging locker and small storage drawers and wet head.
A/C and heat both work fine
Galley has small fridge with propane stove and full sink
Flybridge has bimini cover, VHF radio, gauges and controls, bench with life vest storage
Small dingy with outboard go with the boat, being stored indoors but can take pictures if necessary. The rear mast/boom are used to load and unload dingy when boat is in use.
Only thing I am of aware of not working is the power inverter, it was hooked up when we bought the boat but we don't use the boat without the generator running much so we just disconnected it. It may work if someone wanted to use it and played around with it.
Bottom was done October 2013
The biggest issue with it is that it's been sitting and hasn't been being used. It needs some TLC, cleaning, and general maintenance. Has some water damage below a few windows as was common for these boats. We will consider all offers, this needs to be sold!!!
AWUJ7796 by Nick Pellegrin, on FlickrVUAA3415 by Nick Pellegrin, on FlickrWBGN8176 by Nick Pellegrin, on FlickrWBSX9733 by Nick Pellegrin, on Flickr
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