Stuart, FL 34994
$75,000
Caterpillar 3208 Marine
210hp
1600
Trawler
44ft
1985
custom
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This trawler power boat is available for sale at $75,000. Built in 1985, this vessel is 44ft in length overall with a Caterpillar inboard. A used Custom custom is perfect for overnight cruising and day cruising. This vessel is located in Stuart, FL 34994.
“Perspective” is a custom Wray Brown Steel Trawler originally built in Canada in 1985 as a wreckage and salvage vessel; then completely overhauled in 2006 to be a comfortable, liveaboard cruiser. The overhaul focused on creating a simple, easy to maintain vessel perfectly suited for a couple to liveaboard.
Purchased in Grenada in June 2025, by two Australian engineers, extensive updates were completed to modernise and ensure all the onboard systems were at a liveaboard standard before starting to make its way to the USA. This boat truly is “ready to go” – and ready to continue adventuring. Moving back to Australia, we will be leaving her fully stocked with every tool, spare part and toy we have used over our year onboard!
With a 3.5ft draft, this vessel is perfectly sized for exploring the Bahamas, the intercoastal waterways and the great loop. Or, take her back through the Caribbean to see the greater antilles, the leeward and windward islands on the adventure of a lifetime (:We have loads of pictures and a walk through video available at www.trawler-for-sale.com Why Sell Now?We took a mid-career break to try life in the slow-lane; when we found the trawler in Grenada it was absolutely perfect for us! Our goal was to bring her north towards the Bahamas and enjoy the scenery along the way! Unfortunately, our wonderful year living aboard is reaching an end and it’s time for us to think about moving back to work and reality… so with heavy hearts – we are looking for new owners for our floating home.
Currently located in Stuart, Florida – vessel is imported and available for sale in the USA.
Cruising Speed:6kn
Max Speed:8kn
Length:44ft
Length Overall:44ft
Bridge Clearance:24.5ft
Beam:12.98ft
Fresh Water Tanks:1 × 160gal
Fuel Tanks:1 × 345gal
Holding Tanks:1 × 24gal
Engine Make:Caterpillar
Engine Model:3208 Marine
Total Power:210hp
Engine Hours:1600
Engine Type:inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Living onboard is very comfortable with a large V berth for sleeping, and optional inserts to make the berth full width. Modern black LED reading lamps with USB outlets enhance the functionality of the space. Updated Sirocco II Quiet Fans in the V Berth and Galley provide cool air even on still nights. Accompanied by a full height standalone shower and separate electric head with sink and cupboards, this is a very spacious bedroom on board.
Stepping up into the pilot house provides magnificent views all around. A solid pilot chair and accompanying bench seat are excellent on passages and at anchor. Sliding doors on either side with two overhead hatches ensures plenty of natural light and ventilation. All windows and hatches are reinforced with metal frames. Walking around the side decks feels incredibly safe in any sea state with high gunwales and railings and a firm, wide side deck all around.
Aft of the pilot house is a delightful saloon with a long bench seat and table, entertainment area and a tidy galley; with optional work bench seating at large monitor on a Versa Mount or sit back and enjoy as a movie screen. The saloon is light and airy with three windows per side, a window on the aft wall and two windows on the hinged doors, in addition to a dorade box on the roof.
The large back deck is the prime feature of this boat with a full length bimini providing a gorgeous, shaded, multi-use area. Workout, entertain or relax in a hammock – all of the above! Cool off with a dip in the ocean straight from the swim platform; and easily return aboard with the accompanying fold out swim ladder. The dinghy davits with dual winches smoothly lifts the inflatable rib out of the water singlehandedly. The aft dock box provides propane storage with rubber control line and emergency fuel shutoff. The starboard dock box provides engine ventilation, fresh water deck wash and the shore power receptacle. Lastly, entertaining on the rooftop is very comfortable and enjoyable and the perfect spot for sundowners on the comfortable padded seating.
Storage on this vessel is astounding. Firstly, with storage in all the expected places; under the V-berth, clothing storage cupboard, under the pilot house bench seat and within the saloon bench seat. Then, under the pilot house floor is a large and versatile storage area and easy access to many of the systems; whilst the engine bay boasts a large thru-floor accessible storage shelf for all the engine parts and spares you could ever want. The main wow factor is the lazarette with an enormous dry storage area under the back deck for all the fenders, lines and outdoor equipment you could ever dream of owning.
Caterpillar 3208 Marine Diesel Engine
GalleyGalley provides plenty of storage with Force 10 two burner propane stove and oven. Two gas bottles in external gas locker with isolation switch next to galley. Well stocked with crockery, containers and cooking equipment ready to be used.
* Dometic Marine Refrigerator NRX0115 – 113L Fridge with Freezer Compartment.** 12V Counter Chest Fridge / Freezer with Temperature Controller* Large pantry with 3 generous storage shelves below and spice rack above.
Water SystemsThree water tanks onboard (two stainless steel, one plastic) with a total volume of 160 Gallons; each with individual deck fill and breather piping. Tank selectors allow for isolation of all tanks or combination supply. New freshwater piping throughout installed in 2025 supplying the hot water system, filtration system, shower, galley, head sink and provision for future deck shower.
* Freshwater supplied via ShurFlo Aqua King pressure pump and accumulator from selected tank.* 6 Gallon Hot Water System (heats from engine coolant or 110V circuit).** Galley pull-out faucet with two mode select.** VerterPure Uni X1 Clear RV Water Filter Housing with Carbon Filter and VerterPure VP2 Mini UV-C LED Ultraviolet Water Filter Purifier system installed for dedicated drinking water faucet.** Hydronic heating system throughout boat including heater outlets in saloon, pilothouse and v-berth for warmth in cold climates.* Deck wash hose with easy access selector between sea water and fresh water wash down.* Electric head flushes with seawater into a 24 Gallon plastic holding tank in lazarette; mascerator pump to empty holding tank or pump out fitting in deck.
All-welded steel construction about the keel, frames and longitudinal stringers. Hull had fully replaced steel plating (5/32″) where needed to restore hull thickness throughout in July 2025. Fully stripped and sanded back in July 2025, with 2 layers of Sea Hawk Tuff Stuff primer; and 2 full coats of Island 77 Blue Antifoul (3rd coat around waterline and leading edges). New Hull Boot stripe (Ocean Blue) applied. Finished with all new anodes* (10x ZHC-3) across hull, propeller and rudder.
Decks are chequered plates with anti-skid laid over conventional steel welded deck beams. 24″ Bulwarks are solid steel plates welded with scuppers and clearing ports. The pilot house and saloon cabins are welded steel plates over conventional framing. The engine seating, stern tube, rudder trunk and other component parts are all steel-welded. Underwater, there is a full keel with skeg and a supported rudder for added stability in heavy seas.
The exterior hull is raked to the bow with a moderate overhange, light to moderate chined bilges with a slightly curved square transom. Twin 3″ Samson posts located on both corners of the transom in addition to a 5″ Sampson post on the bow.
Spray insulation across entire hull with foam insulation under flooring ensures the vessel remains at a comfortable temperature in both hot and cold climates.
Electrical SystemThe onboard electrical system included many improvements new in 2025; including new alternator, house batteries, MPPT, PV Panels and Inverter. With LED lighting throughout and tidied up wiring the systems are cleaner than ever.
* 3000W Shore Power Connection with Isolation Transformer* Port Side Alternator – Balmar 12V 100A 6-Series* Starboard alternator – Leece Neville 8LMA2070VE* 2 x 80Watt Forward PV Panels with Victron MPPT 75 | 15 Smart Solar Charge Controller* 3 x 435Watt JINKO Split Cell Aft PV Panels with Victron MPPT 150/100 Energy Smart Solar Charge Controller* House Bank – 6x 6Volt 225Ah Trojan Deepcycle batteries.* Dual Purpose Battery 8D Deep Cycle 908DFT 1755 MCA 12V Starter Battery.* 3000W 110V Victron Multiplus 2 Inverter.* Neat and tidy 12V Distribution Cabinet* LED bulbs throughout.* Oyster lights provide white and red light options.
Instruments & Navigation SystemsIn 2025, the instrumentation and navigation systems were modernised to improve the capabilities of the systems onboard.
* Vesper Cortex Hub M1 and Handset H1– features AIS and VHF radio systems with DSC Calling function built in. Set anchor drag alarms, collision warnings based on cruising profile, and man overboard alarms.* The Cortex Hub system also provides output to a loudspeaker and provides a hailing and horn functionality. Alarms can be enunciated on external speakers as well as internal.* Internal speaker is blaupunkt* Connect via the Cortex Onboard app from any smart device for full system functionality and as many handsets as desired. Monitor your boat remotely via the Cortex Monitor app.* Uses the NMEA 2000 network to connect to the GPS and DTS810 depth sounder.* NMEA 2000 Wifi Router installed allowing connectivity of any tablet with the Navionics Boating app to be used as the chart plotter (or connect any other NMEA 2000 capable device).* NMEA 2000 to Simnet adapter connects the Simrad Autopilot into the overall system for data sharing of instrumentation.* Fully redundant standalone CruzPro D-30 depth sounder.* HH LED Spotlight Cyclops with remote control* Jetco Heavy Duty 305 Series LED Light bar* 2 speed center Windscreen wiper* Manual Compass
Safety Equipment2x Ocean Signal Safe Sea EPIRBs, both with Automatic Release Housing; 1 mounted externally.2x Life RingsWestmarine Overboard Rescue Throw Bag 50ftLife Jackets x4 with attached whistle and C-lightsRadar ReflectorDistress Signalling KitSignal Flare Kit*Emergency Overboard BagSt Johns First Responder First Aid Kit.*Fast Grab First Aid Kit.*Dinghy Breakwater Supply Survival Waterproof First Aid Kit.*AIS Capable Vesper Cortex VHF Radio System with inbuilt man-overboard, anchor drag and collision alert capabilities. [See Navigation Section]*Four fire extinguishers inspected and certified July 2025.3x Hathephs Combined Smoke and Co2 Alarms. *Gas AlarmManual Whale Bilge Pump with hand pump operation.Forward Bilge – Automatic Rule 14A 3700GPH Bilge Pump and Float Switch; accompanying Rule High Water Alarm and Sounder.*Amidships Bilge – Automatic Rule Pro Series Bilge Pump and Float Switch; accompanying Rule High Water Alarm and Sounder.Stern Gland Sump – Automatic Rule Bilge Pump and Float Switch.*Aft Bilge – Rule High Water Alarm.
Tools, Equipment and MiscellaneousThe vessel is fully stocked with tools, boat equipment and various other items to make living aboard enjoyable. This is not an exhaustive list but covers the major components onboard.
Tools:
Makita 18V LXT Battery Powered Tool Set* with 2 Interchangeable 5Ah Batteries and Charger – all tools in tool bags.Cordless 5in. Variable Speed Orbital SanderCordless Variable Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool with Blade and AccessoriesCordless 6-1/2in. Lightweight Circular Saw and BladesCordless 4-1/2/5 in. Cut-Off Angle GrinderCordless 2 Gal. HEPA Filter Portable Wet/Dry Dust Extractor / Vacuum with Spare Filters3M Full Face Reusable Safety Mask (Medium) with spare Multi Gas Vapor Catridges*General Tool BoxSocket SetInfrared Thermometer – Digital Laser Gun*Bambu Lab 3D Printer and material*Engine spares and consumables – oil, coolant, funnels, etc.Electrical spares and consumables – fuses, wire, wire strippers, terminals, connectors.Plumbing spares and consumables – valves, pipe, fittings, barbs.Dinghy patch kit.Boat Equipment:
Full set of FendersFull set of lines for mooring, snubbers for anchoring, and sufficient for docking and long term docking.Soft Shackles and Shock AbsorbersChafe guards for linesSide and back shades on bimini.Fun Stuff:
WeberQ 1000 Portable Barbecue with either portable gas bottles or use boat propane.*Folding Teak Table and Chair Set.*Pool Noodles*2 Folding Beach Chairs*2 Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboards (one new, one well-loved) with pumps, storage bags and repair kits.Two hammocks which fit on back deck or to string up on a beach between trees.
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