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02-01-2016, 05:20 PM
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City: Gig harbor
Join Date: Jan 2016
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1978 marine trader 36'
Looking at a 1978 marine trader 36', double cabin twin lehmans.
The price with the diesels and condition it was in was attractive at 22k. both engines rebuilt with low hrs. After doing much homework on Taiwanese trawlers I realize where most of the common trouble areas are and am prepared to deal with them. Fuel tanks, decks, around windows, electrical, etc. I have the resources and ability to do much of the work myself while still getting some enjoyment out of it in between projects(I HOPE). Of course I have a survey scheduled. I figure as long as the hull is solid and engines check out good this is a great canvas to make a great family cruiser. much more comfortable, functional and economical than my current 1963 uniflite with twin 350's sedan which I did pleny of work on . Am I far off with this assumption? Anybody else with this particular model/year?
Thanks!
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02-01-2016, 05:46 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Cincinnati
Vessel Name: Liberty
Vessel Model: DeFever 43
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 65
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I have 1978 34 DC. Not sure what 2 feet gets you. Besides one more engine.
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02-01-2016, 05:54 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,245
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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02-01-2016, 06:19 PM
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Newbie
City: Gig harbor
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Higher moorage, bigger slip. Other than that I'm curious to
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02-02-2016, 07:51 AM
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Guru
City: gulf coast
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 3,440
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after you do all that work what will the boat be worth?
Somebody put a lot of money into the engines that they aren't getting back.
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02-02-2016, 08:03 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,457
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While I don't want to start the debate again between singles and twins, the MT 36 with twins may have some compromises because of the space and weight of the second drive train. I don't remember the details as it was 3+ years ago, but you might want to check fuel and water capacities as compared to the single engine version. Also check space around the engines. My recollection was that it was pretty tight for working on the engines.
Ted
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02-03-2016, 04:49 PM
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Guru
City: Trenton
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by raymond.goff
I have 1978 34 DC. Not sure what 2 feet gets you. Besides one more engine.
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Bathtub.
Very important.
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34' Marine Trader
"Angelina"
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02-03-2016, 04:51 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Cincinnati
Vessel Name: Liberty
Vessel Model: DeFever 43
Join Date: Nov 2015
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Nope. Got that on my 34 as well.
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02-03-2016, 04:52 PM
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Guru
City: Trenton
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,490
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Actually it sounds great.
So long as you are aware of their possible issues they are a lot of boat for the money. The biggest would be replacing fuel tanks but there are many 'creative' ways around that now. Everything else is just labor.
And there is the bathtub.
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Al Johnson
34' Marine Trader
"Angelina"
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02-03-2016, 04:53 PM
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Guru
City: Trenton
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,490
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Quote:
Originally Posted by raymond.goff
Nope. Got that on my 34 as well.
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Need pics of bathtub.
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Al Johnson
34' Marine Trader
"Angelina"
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02-03-2016, 04:57 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Cincinnati
Vessel Name: Liberty
Vessel Model: DeFever 43
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 65
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Not a full size, but this is it.
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02-04-2016, 04:17 PM
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Guru
City: Trenton
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,490
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Wow! Now I've really got bathtub envy.
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Al Johnson
34' Marine Trader
"Angelina"
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02-06-2016, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member
City: Redlands
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 180
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When I was looking, the main difference between the 34 and 36 MT was the port side cabin door on the 36. That was important to me. After nearly three years aboard, it still is.
I can't imagine servicing twin engines on this boat. Hope you are thin and flexible.
I think the MT 36 is a great coastal cruising boat.
Arch
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Marine Trader 36. Completed the Great Loop (single handed). Now cruising the east coast and Bahamas.
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02-06-2016, 03:19 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Cincinnati
Vessel Name: Liberty
Vessel Model: DeFever 43
Join Date: Nov 2015
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My 34 has the port door. The other ones I have seen online don't, but look like an extra seat and flip flopped galley. I definitely port door.
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02-13-2016, 02:44 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers - FL
Vessel Name: ORIGINAL
Vessel Model: Hi Star 55
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 668
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Welcome aboard 
Sergio "Alemao" Sztancsa
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