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Trader
41+2 |
Used boat
from £100K |
by Emrhys Barrel |
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Motorboats
Monthly
June 2006 |
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| “This popular Taiwan-built baby
boasts solid sea-keeping, great build quality and an unfeasible amount
of space” |
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| “One name to stay the course is
Trader, and the evergreen 41 makes an ideal starter boat – or long-term
prospect – for serious cruising” |
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| “This [hull form] gives the maximum
interior volume, and an easily driven shape, happy at displacement speeds,
or planning, with no significant transition between the two” |
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| “Even when it was new, the Trader
gave you plenty of bang for the buck, and this continues into the second-hand
market…a pretty keen price for an awful lot of boat.” |
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| TRADER 42
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Southampton
Show drives |
Trader 42
MBY Editor Hugo Andrae gets behind the wheel of the new Trader |
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Motor Boat
& Yachting
November 2007 |
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| A staggering amount of accommodation is packed into the semi-displacement 42 |
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| When Trader set about designing their new 42, they took the view that would-be owners shouldn’t have to put up with narrow berths, tiny toilets and pint sized galleys. It’s not as if people shrink every time they step aboard or eat less food, so why should they be denied the comforts of home on a vessel that costs as much as some houses. |
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| It’s a sound principle that has been used to good effect on the 42. This is their first entry-level boat since the demise of the 41+2 in 1999 and the overriding impression is of a conservatively styled but spacious and well-thought-out craft. Admittedly our test boat was the two-cabin version rather than the busier three cabin option but the key selling points won’t be affected. Foremost among these are an unusually light, open-plan saloon with a domestic-sized galley, a comfortable aft cabin suite, and an engineroom that shames boats twice its size. |
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| The ensuite guest bathroom is as large as you will find on a boat this size, with full standing headroom even in the separate shower stall. The same thinking has been applied on deck, with some of the widest, deepest and consequently, safest side decks you are ever likely to find on a boat this size. Fold-down gates in the topsides, which double as steps up from the pontoon, and a pair of deep fender lockers are set into the foredeck, are further innovations that add to an impressive array of mooring and anchor gear. The aft cockpit features a clever transom bench with a foldaway table and stowage for a liferaft, with yet more storage under the two helm seats to offset the lack of a lazarette. |
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| So far so good, but how does it drive? Conditions weren’t very challenging on the day of our test but powering through the wake of our 575 photo boat produced nothing more than a smattering of spray up at the helm position. Nor was there a hint of slamming. With trim tabs half down to maintain a comfortable running angle with good forward visibility, it pushed through the wake unpeturbed. |
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| As ever, it’s all about compromise and, provided you don’t expect the 42 to handle like a sportscruiser, you won’t be disappointed. It behaves neatly around the marina and its RCD Category A rating for six people (or CAT B for 12) suggests it is more than capable of handling the rough stuff. Arguably more important for customers is the fact that its low air draught and folding radar arch mean it’s free to explore the waterways of the UK and Europe, which remain off limits to taller vessels. With flybridge and hardtop versions to follow, the 42 offers a very different cruising experience to its mainstream rivals and one which we can see plenty of people falling for. |
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August
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| “There is a real contemporary flair to the interior with huge skylights, natural timbers and plenty of clean lines…Thought has certainly gone into how the boat will be used, especially on deck…Deck stowage, often a problem on aft cabin boats is a triumph” |
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| “New Trader, new look but the same values.” |
| “Traders have always offered plenty of boat for their length. The 42 continues the trend but it also tries to bring something new to the table… Add in the two large tinted skylights above, and the 42 starts to become a very different animal to its predecessors” |
| “Across the transom a panoramic hatch delivers a million-dollar morning view for the skipper, or whoever is sat at the desk/dressing table that runs before it…I can’t think of another 42-foot boat that offers this level of luxury and space in a guest cabin, possibly even a master.” |
| ENGINE OPTIONS
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| “Excellent access, stowage, space and a fine finish” |
| “a ship-like hatch takes you into the bay itself. Spacious and lined with aluminium framed insulation, the engine room shouts high-spec and it’s way more impressive than the ply and flow-coated finish you will find on the competition… a few scruffy, pre-production issues aside, this is a seriously shipshape bay and one above most 50-foot cruisers.” |
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| “With this level of accommodation, the stage is set for some serious cruising and under way the Trader exudes exactly the right kind of solid weight confidence you want when spending time at sea. For inland work the Cummins throttle controls come with a slow tickover function that drops the lowest speed from five knots to four, while the boat’s keel makes close-quartered handling very easy… the hull is smooth through the water, with none of the harshness you might expect from a faster planing design.” |
| The spray issues raised by Carl are being addressed. The boat tested was a prototype, and work on the sprayrails is part of the ongoing development program. |
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| “It’s the best on-deck design I can think of for an aft cabin cruiser. Deckware is chunky and plentiful, but the best bit is the stowage.” |
| “Ingenious and thoughtful with practical solutions” |
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| “Trader’s standard specification is long and impressive, including teak decking, canopies, a full navigation pack including a 12” radar and chartplotter screen, plus and autopilot and DSC VHF to boot.” |
| “The lure of 50-foot luxury and accommodation trapped inside a 42-craft must take some beating.” |
| “Aft cabin ace makes prices keen.” |
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| TRADER
535 SIGNATURE |
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Buyer's
Top 10 |
Family Cruisers |
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Motor Boat
& Yachting September 2006 |
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| "Whatever size of Trader suits you,
the benefits are the same: they produce a very good combination of accommodation
volume, space on deck, safety, practicality and superb engine rooms. Unlike
some boats, it feels as if the designer has put a lot of thought into how
the boat is likely to be used. Build quality is usually very good. Because
they are a relatively small company, they also offer a high degree of customization
at surprisingly competitive prices." |
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Tarquin
Trader
535 Signature |
A traditional-modern hybrid that's
a little European, a little American |
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by George
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Yachting
Magazine
August 2002 |
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| "A hybrid may satisfy those craving
today's functionality and yesteryear's emotional appeal, and the Tarquin
Trader 535 Signature is a noble attempt to create just that. |
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| The interior woodwork is some of
the best I've seen, with quality usually found only on more traditionally
styled yachts. Although quality teak is becoming harder to find, the 535's
is exquisitely matched, with drawer faces blending grain and colour nicely
into the furniture. On a note of purely personal taste, it is nice to see
solid, satin-finished teak instead of this veneers that usually lose their
luster after a few years in the marine environment. Ah, the pull of the
heart strings. |
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| Tarquin also ensures the interior
is not a dark teak tunnel. The full-beam aft cabin has two large opening
hatches and two opening ports for cross ventilation. The queen berth takes
up only part of the cabin's 135 square feet, more than enough space for
a cruising couple... A second head is forward for the VIP stateroom with
queen berth and the guest stateroom with twin berths. It would be tough
to improve on this layout. |
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| Also refreshing is the amount of
ventilation in the saloon. There appears to be a growing trend of eliminating
this functional element in favour of styling, but not on the 535... Access
panels throughout the interior make servicing the hardware easy... I had
no issues with the engine room, where the 450hp Caterpillar 3126s had more
than enough breathing room... everything was labeled or colour coded making
service a little easier. |
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| Amidships 10 3/4 inch bulwarks keep
feet aboard. The stanchions stand at 3'3'' in the same area and taper to
a respectable 2'5'' at the bow. More builders should take note of this
basic but often overlooked concept of keeping people on board. |
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| One thing you won't find on a traditionally
styled trawler is a covered sundeck, a feature often found on American
built motoryachts. This entertainment platform includes an L-shaped settee,
a grill, a sink, a refrigerator and easy access to the large swim platform. |
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| We reached a top speed of 21.6 knots,
burning 23 gph per engine. Back her down to 13.5 knots, and the burn rate
is about 10 gph per engine, according to her Caterpillar gauges... In a
3 foot chop, her entry was soft and smooth with no pounding. With seas
behind us, she continued to track well. |
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| The folks at Tarquin have produced
exactly the boat they set out to create, and they build her well at the
Taiwanese yard. Priced about $800,000 fully equipped, the 535 Signature
is one hell of a value." |
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A European Favorite Makes A Novel
Splash On North American Shores |
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July/August
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| Until 1998, when she was wrecked
in a hurricane while moored in Puerto Rico, John and Susan Hornaday owned
a 51 foot motorsailer that had been home to the entire family, including
their two daughters, during a full year of cruising the Caribbean in the
mid-1990s. After a tactful period of mourning, they made the decision to
switch to power and went looking for a new boat. |
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searching did they come upon the Trader 535 Signature, which, John says
“just seemed to have everything in the right place… I'm a bit of a traditionalist,
and I think some trawlers these days are going a little overboard with
this real rugged look. But then you get into the motorcruiser, so many
of those are just too modern looking. The 535 just hit right in the middle.” |
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excellent woodwork- teak and holly soles (hand-laid, not panels) and honey
colored, hand-rubbed teak cabinetry. I was particularly impressed with
the care taken throughout the boat to match luxuriant veneers on the faces
of raised-panel doors and cabinets. |
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nicely. It was more like she was working with them instead of working against
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in England in late March, but for the duration of my stay the weather was
fair and calm. What a pity…It was only be doubling back in our own wake
that I could verify the smooth “slicing” performance the John Hornaday
had noted off Florida. Visibility, both on the flybridge and from
below, remained good at her 4- to 5- degree running attitude. Her hydraulic
steering, from a wheel of four and a half rotations lock to lock was sure,
with good tracking even when running at more than 20 knots hard over at
full throttle. |
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levels allow for the extra time and effort true customizations require.
But in the light of the company's recent expansion into markets beyond
Europe, it's possible that might not someday be the case. If I wanted a
boat like this built just so, that's something I'd keep in mind. |
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Trader
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Motorboot
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"The Trader 535 left the impression
of an almost perfect touring yacht. The available speeds will please most
owners and the sailing characteristics are comfortable and refined compared
to the frightening excitements of faster yachts. On the water you can walk
on the boat in comfort and safety. The range is big enough and you will
not have to look for fuel in every marina you visit.
It is a real seaman's
boat and it is respected for the seagoing characteristics and comfort in
the marina" |
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| TRADER
575 SUNLINER |
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Winter
2003 |
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| A perfect boat for time-rich nomads,
Trader's 575 Sunliner comes with all the comforts of home and the latest
devices to make life stress-free at sea. Its classic styling will win over
boaters who want practicality and purpose in a serious cruising boat and
are past the point of pretence. |
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| The local importer, Jos Schoonenberg
saw his first Trader, a 1987 model 41-footer, pottering about the southern
French port of Antibes/ Soon after that chance meeting he decided
to become the Australian agent for Tarquin. |
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| As they are all-weather boats, the
Traders should be at home anywhere from the Queensland coral coast to Tassie's
southern waterways. |
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| By virtue of its aft-cabin design,
the 575 offers a mix of private indoor and vast outdoor living spaces.
Several couples could lose themselves for weeks ata time. Those expansive
deck areas will also work when entertaining. |
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the boat touched on 24kts and for a while ther we cruised comfortably at
18-20kt. Fast or slow the hard chine hull seems very surefooted and doesn't
roll around as much as the old semi-displaceemtn cruisers. |
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| The boat certainly stirs the senses
in the open air bridge. There is plenty of seating for family and friends
to nejoy the journey. A U-shaped lounge to port can seat six people opposite
an icebox big enough to take two slabs. |
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five steps from the saloon and located aft, near the widest part of the
boat. The stability afforded by its position makes it possible to cook
a roast while underway. |
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there are loads of storage cupboards for everything from pots and pans
to crockery and cutlery, and plenty of pantry space for provisions. |
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couples could lose themselves on this boat, I was thinking as much about
the accommodation either end of the 575 as the spacious deck areas. |
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| The full-width aft cabin has the
classic cruising boat feel, derived from its teak joinery and big, warm
island queen bed with pretty damask quilt cover. Off to the side are bedside
tables with drawers, a dresser with pull-out stool, two mammoth timber
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the cruising capability and internal comforts of Trader's 575 Sunliner. |
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tradition or break the mould. Instead, it offers a lot of boat for
your money and the ability to escape to far-off places, away from the hassles
of city life. And when in town you can use the boat as a great entertainer
and invite the grandchildren aboard. |
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64 SUNLINER |
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Motor Boat
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December 2007 |
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| Nothing sets the blood racing like a battle of two great heavyweights. We go on test with the Fleming 65 and the Trader 64. |
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A refreshingly innovative spin on big-boat design. |
Wallop! After the traditional restraint of the Fleming 65, the Tarquin Trader 64 dishes up quite an assault on the senses. The cause is not the beautifully executed joinery; depending on what the owner specifies, that can be just as restful as the interior of the Fleming 65. No, it’s the design, Tarquin and their designer Tony Castro have taken the archetypal long-distance cruiser and given it a real shake up in places. |
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The most visible change is on the flybridge. Tarquin have stretched the edges of the flybridge out over the side deck overhangs to form a pair of side deck overhangs to form a pair of crescent-shaped seats. Far from making their flybridge look more cumbersome, these sweeping curves seem to reduce the visual bulk of this area. The real gains are practical ones though... Who would have thought that such a simple idea could produce such dramatic stylish and practical changes…One of the most innovative, spacious and sociable flybridges you will find on a 65-footer. |
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| The innovation does not stop there. Back aft, the passarelle is cunning disguised as part of the aft deck railing structure. Forward there’s a two person seat hidden under the front part of the superstructure…Trader have added to the usual overhead forecabin hatch by incorporating two large superstructure windows, which brighten the cabin considerably. |
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It’s a widely held belief that the most serious long-distance cruisers have to have a separate pilothouse, like the Fleming 65. Still, I’ve never really understood the advantages. At night, on passage, if the off-watch crew get up to make a cup of tea, surely the skipper would appreciate a spot of company instead of the isolation of a separate compartment…Maybe I’m missing the point, but for me, day or night, the ability to easily scan the whole horizon from inside the combined pilothouse and saloon is priceless. As is the ability to switch on the autopilot and radar guard zone, and quickly make a cup of tea or raid the fridge, while still maintaining a reasonably safe lookout. |
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As with the Fleming 65, the Solent dished up the calmest of conditions for our test. Chasing our own wake was the only way to disturb the flat calm, and the 64 ignored these small lumps and bumps completely. With a load comprising 20% fuel, 50% water, five crew and full owner’s stores, the 1,000hp CAT diesels propelled our 40.7 tonne (light) Trader 64 to 20.5 knots. Pottering along at ten knots the Trader is not as improbably quiet as the Fleming 65, but up the ante to around 17 knots and overall it’s a close contest. Like the Fleming 65, the Trader 65 benefits from a steep rise in efficiency (and hence range) as it drops to single figure speeds – a boon for long distance cruising. |
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| Beyond the innovative design, other things stood out too. Mooring gear is never going to be sexy enough to sell a boat. But if one craft deserves this honour, it’s this one. The twin anchor system on the foredeck is exemplary...It’s conveniently at waist level too, thanks to the recessed foredeck area immediately behind. Tarquin have fitted a pair of spring cleats in each gunwhale, but also two more pairs recessed into the topsides so shorties can make fast the heavy lines more easily how incredibly thoughtful. |
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Everywhere you look, there are examples of thoughtful practical design: the twin side-gates let into the guardrails/bulwarks for easy boarding, the untold number of chunky handrails and even details like the flip-out tinny holders incorporated into the arm-rests of the incredibly comfortable Stidd helm seats. The builders have put a lot of thought into the engineering systems. For instance, there’s an entirely isolated battery bank, which supplies the indispensable get-me-home equipment, so in the event of near catastrophic failure, the 64 should still be able to continue with its vital equipment still functioning. |
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- Four cabins & three heads in 65ft
- Innovative saloon layout
- Marvellous flybridge layout
- Sound practical detailing
- Helm, dash & pilothouse
- Exceptional standard spec
- Unmatched privacy of aft cabin
- Deep bulwarks and safe side decks
- Exemplary mooring gear
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| Well, well, well – what a surprise. This gentle contest between these two long distance cruising types had all the makings of a whitewash, The fastidious Tony Fleming has been designing and building his immaculately engineered cruisers for over three decades. |
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| When you look at the Thumbs Up list, that’s hardly surprising. Sound practical detailing, deep bulwarks and safe side decks, exemplary mooring gear, and an excellent helm, dash and pilothouse – all essential elements of a serious cruiser. Few builders are going to be comfortable with a Fleming as a potential rival. |
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Just a minute though! Those exact plus points also appear on the Trader 64’s Thumbs Up list. And the common ground does not stop there. They sport deep-keel, semi-displacement hulls that can deliver around 20 knots with the right engines. Both boats are capable of extending their cruising range dramatically by reducing their cruising speed to single figures. These are two benefits denied full displacement craft and faster planning powerboats respectively. Despite the difference in looks, these two share so much. |
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In two areas, I feel the innovative Trader 64 has the conservative Fleming 65 beaten. Positioned at the back of the saloon, its unconventional galley is in a better place to serve the eating areas on deck, but works just as effectively for the saloon dinette. And the 64’s unusual flybridge layout is special. It’s very roomy and it’s more versatile than the straightforward design on the Fleming 65. |
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Ultimately each boat treads its own path. Easily the biggest difference to consider is the aft cabin on the Trader 64 versus the roomier engine room and lazarette on the Fleming. Not only is the voluminous aft cabin and ensuite bathroom on the Trader far roomier than the main cabin on the Fleming 65, it’s wholly extra – the Fleming cannot offer a fourth cabin in any guise, nor one as private as the 64’s owner’s suite which is located far away from the other three cabins. What the Fleming does offer though is far more room for its imm aculate machinery installation. |
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Beyond this principal trade, the other main exchange is operational. Do you prefer the sociability of the Trader 64’s all-in-one saloon and pilothouse, or the solitude of the Fleming 65’s separate pilothouse with its extremely handy steps to the flybridge and its convenient dayheads? An extra cabin versus machinery space? Sociability versus privacy? For any long distance cruising type, it can’t be an easy call. |
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Buyer's
Top 10 |
Single-handed Cruising |
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Motor Boat
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August 2007 |
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| “Despite its considerable size, it would just about be possible to cruise this single-handed. All the essential items like cleats and bollards are well positioned for easy mooring, and there are reassuringly substantial bulwarks and high guardrails. Access is made easier by a clear bathing platform and side-boarding gates, while a second set of throttles and bow thruster controls in the cockpit help with berthing. Quite what you'll do with the three guest cabins is anybody’s guess, but the owner’s suite and deck-level saloon are supremely comfortable.” |
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Trader 70
Superyacht
Boat Test |
The latest model of
the new Generation Trader puts Tarquin
into a new league |
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Boat International
August 2007 |
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| “Tarquin has embarked on an ambitious new plan to move the Trader range further-upmarket and into the next generation. The latest (and largest) models of this new range, the Trader 70 and 75, lift Tarquin into another league…retaining a robust semi-displacement character while adding a considerably crisper and more modern style.” |
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“And what about the 70 herself? First impressions are that she is a substantial and handsome yacht. She seems bigger than 21.6 metres, and somehow looks more like a small ship…
and I suspect that many potential owners will like the Trader 70’s clever blend of tradition and modernity.” |
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“Given that Tarquin claims to offer maximum space and comfort in its yachts, it was interesting
to see how much space had been incorporated inside this new flagship. I was not disappointed. Sleeping accommodation for guests and owner is split between bow and stern, with sumptuously crafted teak spiral stairwells leading down from each end of the saloon above.
The owners’ cabin uses the full width of the stern, and is generously sized. Sofas are plac ed on either side of the head of the bed, and Tarquin’s trademark stern window gives a view on the outside world. In this and all the guest cabins, the teak joinery and panels have contrasting lightwood inserts. This feature, combined with the high quality upholstery and carefully selected lamps and door handles, gives an ambience reminiscent of a comfortable club – tasteful and restful.” |
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“The overall appeal of the new Trader 70 lies in her solid construction combined with crisp
and attractive modern styling, beautifully crafted joinery work and a spacious interior. Castro has succeeded in retaining elements of the Trader’s traditional charm, while introducing a contemporary feel…Tarquin’s Generation II yachts definitely herald a new dawn for the
Trader range.” |
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Design
Portfolio |
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Power and
Motoryacht
August 2006 |
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| "In typically British understated
fashion, Tarquin boat Company offers its largest model yet; a 70-foot,
twin-deck motoryacht that delivers first-rate engineering and systems,
voluminous interior spaces, and top-shelf components. Her design places
a premium on comfort while offering safety, efficiency, and a good turn
of speed. What's more, she's easy on the eyes, exuding an aura of classical
elegance complemented by clean, modern detailing." |
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In the Press |
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41+2 Sundeck |
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MBM June 2006 |
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Trader 42 |
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MBY Nov 2008 |
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MBM Dec 2007 |
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MBY Nov 2007 |
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MBM Aug 2007 |
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535 Signature |
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MBY Sept 2006 |
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MBY May 2006 |
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