Island Trader 46 Sailboats for Sale

Floyd Ayers·1981·Marine Trading International (TAIWAN)
Island Trader 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · long
Rig
Ketch
LOA
45.5' · 13.87 m
Disp.
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
$ 56,962
Asking price · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
1
Norway (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Island Trader 46 listings appear across 1 country. Norway has the most listings with 2.

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

Country view

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Norway$ 57,03720100.0%

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
Formosa 4746.42'$ 109,770149
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 595,71181
Contest 4646.42'$ 274,05974
Moody 4646.13'$ 257,05261
Island Trader 46You are here$ 56,96230

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 $56,962. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Island Trader 46 sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Island Trader 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Island Trader 46 listings over the past 12 months are Norway (100.0%).
04Do Island Trader 46 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Island Trader 46 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.6% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a Island Trader 46?+
Comparable models include Formosa 47, Oyster Yachts 46, Contest 46. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.