1988 Marine Trader Tradewinds 43 Motor Yacht

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the Tradewinds 43 feels bigger than her length suggests. Wide side decks, solid railings, and secure steps to the flybridge make moving around underway feel confident, even with guests aboard. The raised aft cabin keeps the master stateroom high and airy, with generous windows and real storage for extended living. Engine-room access is unusually good for this size boat, making routine checks and maintenance less of a chore. The semi-displacement hull offers a comfortable ride at trawler speeds yet can pick up the pace when needed. Her classic sheer line and high freeboard turn heads at the dock, while the shaded aft deck becomes the natural gathering spot at sunset.

A Tradewinds 43 shines in these warm, shallow, and often busy cruising grounds. The twin Lehman diesels are renowned for sipping fuel, ideal for long days idling through no-wake zones or stretching your range between fuel docks. The hull form and moderate draft let you explore tucked-away anchorages and sandbar hangouts without anxiety. Abundant covered outdoor space gives you breeze and shade during hot afternoons, while the interior’s real wood joinery stays inviting when afternoon squalls roll through. With two true staterooms and multiple social zones, this layout works equally well for weekend entertaining or seasonal liveaboard life along protected waterways and island chains.