Island Trader 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Floyd Ayers·1981·Marine Trading International (TAIWAN)
Island Trader 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
45.5' · 13.87 m
Displ.
48,363 lbs · 21,937 kg
First year
1981

The Island Trader 46 is a quintessential example of the "Taiwanese Ketch" era, a period in the late 1970s and early 1980s when yards in the Far East produced heavily built, traditionallooking cruising yachts for the American and European markets. Typically imported by Marine Trading International (MTI), the 46 is often credited to the design influence of William Garden, whose romantic, clipperbowed aesthetics defined the brand’s identity across its range. While sometimes marketed as a motorsailer due to its highvolume hull and substantial engine plants, the Island Trader 46 remains a dedicated longrange cruiser for those who prioritize seakindliness and interior volume over raw speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 58,746
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Norway (66.7%) · Mexico (33.3%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Island Trader 46 listings span 2 countries. Norway leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Norway$ 58,0662066.7%
Mexico$ 75,0001033.3%

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
Morgan Yachts 461/46246.5'$ 79,5004123
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Formosa 5150.83'$ 116,511207
Hardin 44/4544.5'$ 56,225183
Ta Chiao CT-5655.5'$ 383,950115
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
CAL 2-4645.5'$ 60,00093
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,89973
Formosa 4140.92'$ 70,95370
Vagabond 4242'$ 45,00075
Island Trader 46You are here$ 58,74641

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Island Trader 46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Island Trader 46 over the past 12 months is $58,746. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Island Trader 46 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Island Trader 46 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Island Trader 46 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Island Trader 46 has increased by 1.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Island Trader 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Island Trader 46 listings over the past 12 months are Norway (66.7%), Mexico (33.3%).
05Do Island Trader 46 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Island Trader 46 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Island Trader 46?+
Comparable models include Morgan Yachts 461/462, Island Packet 38, Formosa 51. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.