Trader 535 Sunliner
Currency
Length
55' 9" - 16.99m
Vessel Location
Gold Coast QLD
Launch Year
2001
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
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
Price
AU $459,000
Boat Reference
30012601
Launch Year
2001
Length
55' 9" - 16.99m
Beam
4.75 m
Draft
1.47 m
Displacement
23000 Kg
Vessel Location
Gold Coast Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
HIN
GBTQN54174D101
Registration
PNQ01Q
Rego Expiry
11/12/2026
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fibreglass
Engine
7.2 450HP Caterpillar 3208 Diesels.
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
450
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1433
Engine Hours (2nd Engine)
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
Shower
2
Toilet
2
Air-Con
4 Cruise air heating and cooling units for heating and cooling throughout
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,
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.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Boating Times Gold Coast
Telephone
Address
Gold Coast
Gold Coast QLD Australia
Gold Coast QLD Australia
Website
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