
1979 Island Trader 40' (12.19 m) 41 Center Cockpit
Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
Sabine
1979 Island Trader 41 Center Cockpit
Flag of Registry: United States
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull

Description
This Island Trader 41 Center Cockpit Ketch is a classic cruiser built for extended passages, island hoping and living aboard. If you love classic sailboats and you dream of sailing south to the islands, this boat is the one for you. Her interior is hand-crafted teak sporting two private cabins for owner and guests.
She has a full canvas enclosure making the cockpit protected from weather and creating a perfect spot for leisure and socializing at the dock or anchor. She comes with a 2 year old dinghy and outboard fitted to her davits.
Sabine has benefitted from substantial upgrades and maintenance that increase her value and cruise readiness including:
Teak decking removed, decks repaired and awlgripped.
Original engine replaced with a 56hp Yanmar diesel
Custom Dinghy Davits
Potable water, diesel and holding tanks replaced
Hull professionally painted
Bottom stripped and barrier-coated
Standing rigging replaced
Sails and jib furler replaced
Electronics updated
Full canvas enclosure added
Cabin sole replaced
Winches replaced with Lewmar dual speed self-tailing winches
Compression post footing rebuilt to stronger than new
Countless electrical and plumbing updates and additions
Comes with custom Fairclough cover system for winter storage
Wood masts replaced with Aluminum
See full specs for additional details.
Accommodations
Sabine features a beautifully hand-crafted teak interior with two private cabins, a large main saloon, full galley, spacious engine compartment, two heads, and massive storage capacity. LED lighting throughout and plenty of light and air. Cabin sole replaced with teak & holly.
Forward Cabin:
Large V-berth forward with storage shelving along each side and drawers underneath. There is a hanging locker and other storage compartments just aft of the berth. Two new overhead hatches and two opening ports let in plenty of light and air. The chain locker is forward of the berth.
Forward Head:
Located aft of the forward cabin to port, the forward head was converted to a dedicated full-standing shower with tile walls, and a vanity forward. There is a double shelf locker behind and a locker beneath the sink.
Main Cabin:
L-shaped dinette to port with a settee to starboard that pulls out to form a double berth. The large drop-leaf center-line dining table has a sliding top panel to access storage inside the table. There are locker spaces behind both settees as well as double lockers above. Four opening ports and an overhead butterfly hatch let in plenty of light & air. New cushion upholstery in 2017.
Nav Station:
Just aft of the main cabin to port is a full-size Nav Station featuring a pull-out desk and storage lockers above and below.
Galley:
The Galley is located aft of the main saloon along the starboard walk-way leading into the aft cabin. Storage is located in lockers behind the entire length of the galley as well as lockers above the engine room. There is access to starboard side of the engine in the galley area
Aft Cabin:
Features a large double berth lying athwartships. An overhead hatch, four large windows and two opening ports provide light and ventilation. Storage includes a hanging locker forward and two sets of double door lockers on each side of the cabin, with additional storage aft of the bunk, and under. Ensuite head to port.
Aft Head:
The aft head has been completely refurbished and shows nearly new. It is accessed from the aft cabin port side, with new solid teak flooring, ample cabinet storage, and updated modern fixtures. Access panel to port side of engine. New 30g holding tank installed.
Galley
Galley located to starboard at the base of the companionway, with good access to both the cockpit and main saloon.
Isotherm 20g hot water heater (Engine and electrically driven)
High-output Impeller 40psi Water Pump w/ inline bladder
Inline carbon water filtration system
(2) Custom made poly 80G water tanks (160 gallon total capacity)
Frigoboat keel-cooled refrigeration
NEW Force (2019) 10 LPG stove & oven (uninstalled) to replace current 3-burner stove
Microwave oven
Electrical Equipment
400 Watts Renogy Monocrysteline Flexible solar panels
Rover Li 40 AMP MPPT Solar harge Controller
(6) 120Ah Deep Cycle AGM Marine House Bank Batteries (new in 2018)
(1) AGM Starting Battery (New 2019)
Heart Interface 5000 Inverter
Heart Interface Link 2000 battery monitor
30 amp shore power system w/ 110 outlets throughout the boat
LED lighting throughout the boat
Electric trumpet horn
LED spreader lights
Electronics & Navigation
Raymarine C-Series Radar
Raymarine C120 chartplotter at helm
WAAS Differential Marine GPS
TackTick Wind & Tri-Data instruments at helm
Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS Enabled Marine VHF with cockpit remote
Autohelm ST6000 Autopilot
Fusion Bluetooth Audio System
Ground Tackle
Lofrans Tigress powered anchor windlass (chain and rope capable) with remote
bowsprit with integral double rollers
45 lb. CQR Anchor w/ 300' of chain, 35 lb. CQR on second roller
Spare Danforth Anchor
Sails & Rigging
Sabine has a ketch rig with deck-stepped aluminum masts
Lewmar dual speed winches (new 2017)
New Selden halyard winches on mast (2018)
Fully battened main sail (New 2012)
Dutchman flaking system
Schaefer Roller Furling Jib (New 2013)
Battened Mizzen Sail (New 2014)
Lewmar low-friction mast track sail car system
Aluminum Whisker Pole
Boom vang
Masthead Windex wind indicator
Main Mast Compression Post keel support was completely redone and stronger than new.
Engine & Mechanical
Yanmar 56hp 4JH3E Marine Diesel Engine (2003) with 1500 hours
New Engine Mounts
Dripless shaft seal
Balmar 120 amp High Output Alternator
Balmar Serpentine Belt System Upgrade
RACOR 200micron Fuel / Water Separator
85 Gallon custom made aluminum fuel tanks (installed 2010)
Fixed 3-blade prop in aperture
Hydraulic steering refurbished
Engine spare parts & spare zincs
Deck & Hull
Hull is hand-laid solid fiberglass with a full keel and attached rudder. Ballast is encapsulated in the keel and believed to be iron set in epoxy.
Deck is fiberglass with balsa core. Original teak overlay was removed and the deck was re-cored and glassed over in 2004. Deck and Hull have been professionally awlgripped in 2008
Deck Equipment:
Deck features high bulwarks for safety
New Lewmar deck hatches to replace original wood-framed hatches
Butterfly hatch over main cabin
Side-mount swim ladder
New teak seating in cockpit
Dodger & Bimini with full canvas enclosure for cockpit
Folding wheel to free up cockpit space at anchor
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit speakers
Custom Canvas covers for hatches and teak hand rails
F/W shower on aft deck
Custom dinghy davits
Taffrail completely removed, re-sealed and re-installed, 2015
Magma Catalina Grill
Miscellaneous Equipment
Adequate fenders & mooring lines
Custom Fairclough Canvas Boat Cover for Winter storage
Ship's Bell
Ship's Clock
Two Sport-a-Seats
Misc. spare parts
Life Jackets
Lifebuoy throwable safety device
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Specifications
LOA: 40' 3'' (12.27 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1979
Beam: 12' 0''
LWL: 32' 0''
Draft Max: 6' 0''
Cabins: 3
Single Berths: 2
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 85 Gallons (321.76 Liters)
Fresh Water: 160 Gallons (605.67 Liters)
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Displacement: 29000
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4JHSE
- Engine Year: 2003
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 56.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1500.00
Full Details
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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