Island Trader 41 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Garden·1976·Transworld Boat Building Co. (TAIWAN)
Island Trader 41 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
40.25' · 12.27 m
Displ.
29,000 lbs · 13,154 kg
First year
1976

The Island Trader 41 is a quintessential example of the "Taiwanese Clipper" era, a period during the 1970s and 1980s when shipyards in the Far East produced heavydisplacement, traditionalstyle cruising yachts for the Western market. Often built by yards such as Mao Ta, the Island Trader 41 shares an unmistakable lineage—and often the same hull molds—with the Formosa 41 and the Sea Wolf 41. Designed with the aesthetics of a classic wooden yacht but executed in fiberglass, this ketchrigged cruiser was built for longdistance voyaging and liveaboard comfort rather than racing prowess. It is characterized by its dramatic clipper bow, substantial teak brightwork, and a full keel that promises stability in heavy seas.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 27,500
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+40.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Island Trader 41 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 4 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 27,50041100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Formosa 5150.83'$ 116,514207
Islander Freeport 4141'$ 44,948207
Irwin 4141.5'$ 54,9001910
Gulfstar 4141'$ 28,000107
Gulfstar 41 Kth41'$ 35,00095
Formosa 4140.92'$ 70,92970
Vagabond 4242'$ 45,00075
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4140.92'$ 54,50061
Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch41.25'$ 65,00065
William Garden 41You are here$ 27,50041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Island Trader 41 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Island Trader 41 over the past 12 months is $27,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Island Trader 41 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Island Trader 41 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Island Trader 41 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Island Trader 41 has increased by 40.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Island Trader 41 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Island Trader 41 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Island Trader 41 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Island Trader 41 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 53.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Island Trader 41?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 38, Formosa 51, Islander Freeport 41. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.