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, traditional-looking 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, clipper-bowed aesthetics defined the brand’s identity across its range. While sometimes marketed as a motorsailer due to its high-volume hull and substantial engine plants, the Island Trader 46 remains a dedicated long-range cruiser for those who prioritize sea-kindliness and interior volume over raw speed.
Used Island Trader 46 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Island Trader
- Model
- 46
- Builder
- Marine Trading International (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- Floyd Ayers
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - ??
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