1986 Marine Trader 40 Nova
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Overview
1986 Marine Trader 40 Nova Sundeck — Classic Coastal Cruiser
A well-loved classic with nearly 40 years of family history
This beautiful 1986 Marine Trader 40 Nova Sundeck has been part of the same family for nearly four decades. Purchased by the family in 1987 and passed down to the current owner in 2020, she has been lovingly maintained and has provided countless memorable days on the water.
A proven and comfortable cruiser, she has made the Intracoastal Waterway run from New Jersey to Florida twice and has extensively cruised the Delaware River and Chesapeake Bay. Her classic trawler-style design, spacious layout, generous storage, and excellent outdoor living spaces make her equally well suited for extended cruising, weekend getaways, or life aboard.
Highlights & Specifications
40' Marine Trader Nova Sundeck
13.5' beam
3.6' draft
Twin Ford Lehman diesel engines — approximately 4,000 hours
400-gallon fuel capacity
300-gallon freshwater capacity
Queen aft stateroom with private head and bathtub
Forward guest stateroom with twin bunks
Second head with shower
Full galley with propane stove/oven, refrigerator, and freezer
Convertible dinette
Spacious salon with additional sleeping accommodations
Large original teak aft deck with sink and ice maker
Flybridge seating for up to 8
Westerbeke generator — approximately 30 hours
Recent Updates
New aft A/C — 2021
New batteries — 2025
New mufflers and exhaust hoses — 2026
Fresh bottom paint — 2024–2025 haul-out
The boat is reported to have no known issues, and the slip is paid through October 2026.
A Boat Built for Making Memories
Whether you're looking for a comfortable liveaboard, coastal cruiser, floating shore house, or Great Loop candidate, this Marine Trader offers a proven cruising platform with a warm, functional layout and a story that's becoming increasingly rare.
Boats like this aren't just about specifications—they're about the places they've taken you and the memories made along the way. After nearly 40 years with one family and thousands of miles under her keel, this classic Nova is ready for her next chapter.
Seller encourages reasonable offers.
Specifications
Basic Information
- Manufacturer:
- Marine Trader
- Model:
- 40 Nova
- Year:
- 1986
- Category:
- Power
- Condition:
- Used
- Location:
- Wildwood, NJ, US
- Vessel Name:
- NJ 11343 MD
- Boat Type:
- Cruisers, Motor Yachts, Trawlers
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Designer:
Dimensions & Weight
- Length:
- 40 ft - 12.19 meter
- LOA:
- 40 ft - 12.19 meter
- Beam:
- 13 ft 5 in - 4.09 meter
- Draft - max:
- - meter
- Bridge Clearance:
- Dry Weight:
Engine
- Make:
- Ford Lehman
- Model:
- Engine(s):
- 2
- Hours:
- 4000
- Cruise Speed:
- Range:
- Engine Type:
- Drive Type:
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
- Horsepower:
- (Individual), (combined)
- Max Speed:
Tank Capacities
- Fuel Tank:
- Gallon(s) - tank(s)
- Fresh Water Tank:
- Gallon(s) - tank(s)
- Holding Tank:
- Gallon(s)
Accommodations
- Total Cabins:
- Total Berths:
- -
- Total Heads:
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Descriptions
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
