Trader 535 Sunliner
Trader 535 Sunliner
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
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
Marina Berth available
Please contact Boating Times on for more information on this very impressive Motor Cruiser
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
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
Marina Berth available
Please contact Boating Times on for more information on this very impressive Motor Cruiser
Region
Queensland
Location
Gold Coast QLD
Reference
30012601
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2001
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
GBTQN54174D101
Rego
PNQ01Q
Rego Expiry
11/12/2026
Length
55' 9" - 16.99m
Beam
4.75 m
Draft
1.47 m
Displacement
23000 Kg
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine
7.2 450HP Caterpillar 3208 Diesels.
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
450
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1433
2nd Engine Hrs
1433
Max Speed
17 kts
Cruise Speed
10-11 kts
Genset
Onan 11 KVA
Fuel
2,270 L
Water
757 L
Accommodation
The Trader 535 Signature accommodation offers 6 berths in 3 cabins with full standing headroom of 6'3"+ throughout
Cabins
3
Berths
6
Galley
The generously sized galley is fully electric for increased convenience and safety, and is equipped with a new Samsung Microwave, a new Westinghouse Oven, a 12 Volt Fridge Freezer, a Trash compactor, a Washer Dryer, a Fresh water gauge & On/off generator controls.
Refrigeration
12 Volt Fridge Freezer. Additional Drink fridge under indoor helm station.
Stove
Smeg 4 Burner Electric Hotplate. Exhaust fan,
Shower
2
Toilet
2
Air Conditioning
4 Cruise air heating and cooling units for heating and cooling throughout
Safety Gear
8 Marine Life Jackets & Lifesaving buoy
Remarks
Trader Yachts were 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.
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.
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