Island Trader 41 Sailboats for Sale

William Garden·1976·Transworld Boat Building Co. (TAIWAN)
Island Trader 41 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · long
Rig
Ketch
LOA
40.25' · 12.27 m
Disp.
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
Asking price · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+28.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (80.0%) · Sweden (20.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Island Trader 41 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 4 (80.0%), followed by Sweden.

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

Country view

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 27,5004080.0%
Sweden$ 35,2011120.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Irwin 4141.5'$ 51,9502010
Gulfstar 4141'$ 28,000135
Vagabond 4242'$ 45,00094
Formosa 4140.92'$ 69,06770
William Garden 41You are here$ 27,50051

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 5 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 is up 28.0% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (80.0%), Sweden (20.0%).
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. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Island Trader 41?+
Comparable models include Irwin 41, Gulfstar 41, Vagabond 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.