Trawler Listings - Gulf Coast

A trawler is a power boat designed for long-range cruising with fuel efficiency, seaworthiness, and live-aboard comfort in mind. To achieve these goals, your typical trawler will often have a full displacement or semi-displacement hull that achieves 7-10 knot cruising speed using minimal fuel. Trawlers are popular among boaters cruising worldwide, especially in the Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, and Great Loop, where a capable, steady vessel is required.

Key Brands:

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✔ Kadey-Krogen
✔ Mainship
✔ Marine Trader
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale

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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
35' - Mainship - 1998 - 350 - Slow Ya Roll - Madisonville, Louisiana, United States350
1998 350
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Trawlers/Motor Yachts
  • 110,000
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 4
  • Price Improvement ($4,000)
  • Slow Ya Roll
110,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
46' - Marine Trader - 1991 - 46 Double Cabin - Dock Bored Too - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States46 Double Cabin
1991 46 Double Cabin
  • Model 3208
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 6
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers/Motor Yachts
  • 65,000
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 6 Heads 2
  • -Certified Professional Yacht Broker Listing-
  • 2 Caterpillar 3208
  • Dock Bored Too
65,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
41' - Island Packet - 2008 - PY Trawler / Motorsailer - Bijou - New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesPY Trawler / Motorsailer
2008 PY Trawler / Motorsailer
  • Model 4JH4-HTE
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Trawlers/Motorsailers
  • 194,000
  • 1 Yanmar 4JH4-HTE
  • Bijou
194,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
62' - Marine Trader - 1986 - Med Yacht 62 Yachtfish - Island Angel - Houma, Louisiana, United StatesMed Yacht 62 Yachtfish
1986 Med Yacht 62 Yachtfish
  • Model 3208T
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 4
  • Head Count 4
  • Motor Yachts/Trawlers
  • 265,000
  • Cabins 4 Heads 4
  • VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE (07/29/2025)
  • 2 Caterpillar 3208T
  • Island Angel
265,000
5
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
42' - Kadey-Krogen - 1987 - 42 - ANNA MARIE - Jacksonville, Florida, United States42
1987 42
  • Model SP135
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers/Motor Yachts
  • 124,900
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 4 Heads 1
  • New Listing!
  • 1 Ford Lehman SP135
  • ANNA MARIE
124,900
6
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
44' - Beneteau - 2016 - 44 Swift Trawler - Wanderer - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States44 Swift Trawler
2016 44 Swift Trawler
  • Model D4
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers/Cruisers
  • 449,000
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 4 Heads 2
  • New Listing!
  • 2 Volvo Penta D4
  • Wanderer
449,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
34' - Mainship - 2006 - Trawler - Sapphire - Punta Gorda, Florida, United StatesTrawler
2006 Trawler
  • Model 370 hp
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Trawlers
  • 179,900
  • Cabins 1 Sleeps 4
  • 1 Yanmar 370 hp
  • Sapphire
179,900
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
PENDING
30' - Willard - 1973 - Vega - Zettie Ray - Kemah, Texas, United StatesVega
1973 Vega
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers
  • 45,900
  • Cabins 1 Heads 1
  • Zettie Ray
45,900
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
47' - Grand Banks - 2008 - 47 Classic - Grazie - Ponce Inlet, Florida, United States47 Classic
2008 47 Classic
  • Model C-9
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 3
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers/Cruisers
  • 619,000
  • Cabins 3 Heads 2
  • 2 Caterpillar C-9
  • Grazie
619,000
10
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
64' - Grand Alaskan - 2001 - 64 Pilot House - Orion II - Palmetto, Florida, United States64 Pilot House
2001 64 Pilot House
  • Model 3196
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 3
  • Head Count 3
  • Trawlers
  • 799,000
  • Cabins 3 Heads 3
  • 2 Caterpillar 3196
  • Orion II
799,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
36' - Albin - 1978 - Dual Cabin - PANGEA - ENGLEWOOD, Florida, United StatesDual Cabin
1978 Dual Cabin
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 6
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers
  • 29,900
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 6 Heads 2
  • 1 lehman
  • PANGEA
29,900
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
33' - Albin - 1979 - TRAWLER - CALYPSO - SPRINGIELD, Louisiana, United StatesTRAWLER
1979 TRAWLER
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers
  • 18,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 2
  • CALYPSO
18,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
44' - DeFever - 1984 - Got Da Fever - Rockport, Texas, United States
1984
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Motor Yachts/Trawlers
  • 147,500
  • Cabins 2 Heads 2
  • 2 Ford Lehman
  • Got Da Fever
147,500
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
36' - Grand Banks - 1992 - Europa - Choices - Demopolis, Alabama, United StatesEuropa
1992 Europa
  • Model 135L 2725E
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers
  • 239,000
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 4 Heads 1
  • 1 Sabre Lehman 135L 2725E
  • Choices
239,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
54' - Ocean Alexander - 1995 - 546 - Destination - St. Petersburg, Florida, United States546
1995 546
  • Model 3126 TA
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers/Motor Yachts
  • 389,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 2
  • New Listing!
  • 2 Caterpillar 3126 TA
  • Destination
389,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
34' - Mainship - 2006 - Trawler - Palm Harbor, Florida, United StatesTrawler
2006 Trawler
  • Model 6LYA-STP
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers
  • 199,000
  • Cabins 1 Sleeps 4 Heads 1
  • 1 Yanmar 6LYA-STP
199,000
17
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
34' - Beneteau - 2015 - Swift Trawler 34 - Saint Petersburg, Florida, United StatesSwift Trawler 34
2015 Swift Trawler 34
  • Model QSB6.7
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Trawlers/Flybridge
  • 330,000
  • 2 Cummins QSB6.7
330,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
43' - Mainship - 1999 - 430 Trawler - Sea Princess - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States430 Trawler
1999 430 Trawler
  • Model 3116
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 3
  • Sleep Count 6
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers
  • 150,000
  • Cabins 3 Sleeps 6 Heads 2
  • 2 Caterpillar 3116
  • Sea Princess
150,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
40' - DeFever - 1974 - 40 - BLUE TURTLE - North Ft. Myers, Florida, United States40
1974 40
  • Model T6354
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Head Count 2
  • Aft Cabin/Trawlers
  • 69,900
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 4 Heads 2
  • New Listing!
  • 1 Perkins T6354
  • BLUE TURTLE
69,900
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
49' - Grand Banks - 1997 - 49 Classic - Fort Myers, Florida, United States49 Classic
1997 49 Classic
  • Model L6125A
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers
  • 490,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 2
  • 2 Lugger L6125A
490,000
21
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
42' - Jefferson - 1987 - 42 Sundeck - 2 Wild Flings - North Fort Myers, Florida, United States42 Sundeck
1987 42 Sundeck
  • Model 3208
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Aft Cabin/Trawlers
  • 79,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 2
  • 2 Caterpillar 3208
  • 2 Wild Flings
79,000
22
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
42' - Grand Banks - 1977 - Quinee - Diamondhead, Mississippi, United States
1977
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 6
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers
  • Call for pricing
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 6 Heads 2
  • 89,900
  • Quinee
Call for pricing
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
36' - Heritage East - 2007 - 36 Sundeck Trawler - Blue Haven - Tierra Verde, Florida, United States36 Sundeck Trawler
2007 36 Sundeck Trawler
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers
  • 169,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 2
  • Blue Haven
169,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
47' - Great Harbour - 2001 - GH47 - Bazan - Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesGH47
2001 GH47
  • Model 4JH3-HTE
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 3
  • Head Count 3
  • Trawlers/Cruisers
  • 525,000
  • Cabins 3 Heads 3
  • New Listing!
  • 2 Yanmar 4JH3-HTE
  • Bazan
525,000
25
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
48' - DeFever - 1987 - Tri-Cabin - C U Later - Gulfport, Florida, United StatesTri-Cabin
1987 Tri-Cabin
  • Trawlers
  • 249,950
  • C U Later
249,950
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
53' - Marlow - 2021 - CARA MIA - Stuart, Florida, United States
2021
  • Model C-12.9
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 3
  • Head Count 3
  • Trawlers
  • 2,299,000
  • Cabins 3 Heads 3
  • 2 CAT C-12.9
  • CARA MIA
2,299,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
51' - Ocean Alexander - 2000 - 511 Classico - Journey - Iuka, Mississippi, United States511 Classico
2000 511 Classico
  • Model 3126
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers
  • 439,900
  • Cabins 2 Heads 2
  • 2 Caterpillar 3126
  • Journey
439,900
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
31' - Camano - 2004 - 31 Troll - Escapade - Moore Haven, Florida, United States31 Troll
2004 31 Troll
  • Model TAMD41PA - Hours SMOH
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers/Flybridge
  • 119,000
  • Cabins 1 Heads 1
  • 1 Volvo Penta TAMD41PA - Hours SMOH
  • Escapade
119,000
29
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
34' - Mainship - 2006 - 34 - Sojourner - New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States34
2006 34
  • Model 6LYA-STP
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers
  • 194,500
  • Cabins 1 Sleeps 4 Heads 1
  • 1 Yanmar 6LYA-STP
  • Sojourner
194,500
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
34' - Mainship - 2006 - 34 Trawler - Betty Sue - Marco Island, Florida, United States34 Trawler
2006 34 Trawler
  • Model 4LHA-STP Yanmar
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers/Flybridge
  • 139,000
  • Cabins 1 Heads 1
  • 2 Yanmar 4LHA-STP Yanmar
  • Betty Sue
139,000
31
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
32' - Grand Banks - 1978 - 32 Trawler - Kemah, Texas, United States32 Trawler
1978 32 Trawler
  • Model 2715E
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Trawlers
  • 74,995
  • 1 Ford Lehman 2715E
74,995
32
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
40' - Mainship - 2006 - 40 Trawler - Kemah, Texas, United States40 Trawler
2006 40 Trawler
  • Model 4LHA-STP
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers
  • 199,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 1
  • 2 Yanmar 4LHA-STP
199,000
33
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
43' - Albin - 1987 - DC - Blue - Port Charlotte, Florida, United StatesDC
1987 DC
  • Trawlers
  • 109,900
  • Blue
109,900
34
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
36' - Kadey-Krogen - 1989 - 36 Manatee - Popeye - Columbus, Mississippi, United States36 Manatee
1989 / 2024 36 Manatee
  • Model TMD 31A
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers/Motor Yachts
  • 165,000
  • Cabins 1 Heads 1
  • Timeless Elegance
  • 1 Volvo Penta TMD 31A
  • Popeye
165,000
35
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
34' - Mainship - 2005 - 34 Rum Runner II - Calm - Meritt Island, Florida, United States34 Rum Runner II
2005 34 Rum Runner II
  • Model 6LYA-STP
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Head Count 1
  • Express Cruiser/Trawlers
  • 119,000
  • Cabins 1 Heads 1
  • New Listing!
  • 1 Yanmar 6LYA-STP
  • Calm
119,000
36
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
40' - Pacific Trawler - 2000 - 40 Flybridge - Easy Wind - Marco Island, Florida, United States40 Flybridge
2000 40 Flybridge
  • Model 6LYA-STE
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Trawlers/Flybridge
  • 209,900
  • Cabins 1
  • 1 Yanmar 6LYA-STE
  • Easy Wind
209,900
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
30' - Beneteau - 2016 - 30 Swift - Seven Grand - Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, United States30 Swift
2016 30 Swift
  • Model D6
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers/Flybridge
  • 233,000
  • Cabins 1 Heads 1
  • New Listing!
  • 1 Volvo Penta D6
  • Seven Grand
233,000
38
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
36' - Grand Banks - 1989 - 36 - Key West, Florida, United States36
1989 36
  • Model 6BT
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 8
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers/Cruisers
  • 55,900
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 8 Heads 2
  • 2 Cummins 6BT
55,900
39
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
43' - Mainship - 1999 - 430 Aft Cabin 3SR - THIS Is What - Ruskin, Florida, United States430 Aft Cabin 3SR
1999 430 Aft Cabin 3SR
  • Model 3116-350
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 3
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers/Aft Cabin
  • 204,000
  • Cabins 3 Heads 2
  • 2 Caterpillar 3116-350
  • THIS Is What
204,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
34' - Mainship - 2007 - Venice, Florida, United States
2007
  • Model 6BTA
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Express Cruiser/Trawlers
  • 175,000
  • 1 Cummins 6BTA
175,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
44' - Beneteau - 2020 - Swift Trawler 44 - Libertad - Stuart, Florida, United StatesSwift Trawler 44
2020 Swift Trawler 44
  • Model D4-3001-F
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers/Motor Yachts
  • 605,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 2
  • New Listing!
  • 2 Volvo Penta D4-3001-F
  • Libertad
605,000
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Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
25' - Ranger Tugs - 2023 - R25 Luxury Edition w/ Custom Aluminum Trailer - New Arrival - Astor, Florida, United StatesR25 Luxury Edition w/ Custom Aluminum Trailer
2023 R25 Luxury Edition w/ ...
  • Model F250XCB
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers/Cruisers
  • 199,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 1
  • 1 Yamaha F250XCB
  • New Arrival
199,000
43
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
42' - Kadey-Krogen - 1983 - In Do Time - Jacksonville, Florida, United States
1983
  • Model 2715E
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Trawlers
  • 219,000
  • 1 Ford-Lehman 2715E
  • In Do Time
219,000
44
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
50' - Custom - 1987 - Pilgrim Tribute - RESOLUTE - Indiantown, Florida, United StatesPilgrim Tribute
1987 Pilgrim Tribute
  • Model 135NA
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers/Pilothouse
  • 249,900
  • Cabins 1 Heads 1
  • New Listing!
  • 2 Perkins 135NA
  • RESOLUTE
249,900
45
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
35' - Beneteau - 2022 - Swift Trawler 35 - ASHOKAN - Stuart, Florida, United StatesSwift Trawler 35
2022 Swift Trawler 35
  • Model QSB6.7
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers
  • 514,000
  • Cabins 2 Heads 1
  • 1 Cummins QSB6.7
  • ASHOKAN
514,000
46
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
39' - Mainship - 2001 - 390 - Moon Dance - Kemah, Texas, United States390
2001 390
  • Model 6BTA5.9-M
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Trawlers
  • 145,900
  • 1 Cummins 6BTA5.9-M
  • Moon Dance
145,900
47
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
45' - Northwest - 2008 - NW45 - Endless Summer - Palmetto, Florida, United StatesNW45
2008 NW45
  • Model QSL9-405HO
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 2
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Head Count 2
  • Trawlers/Pilothouse
  • 619,500
  • Cabins 2 Sleeps 4 Heads 2
  • 1 Cummins QSL9-405HO
  • Endless Summer
619,500
48
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
49' - Grand Banks - 1994 - SEABA - Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
1994
  • Model 6125A
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Head Count 2
  • Motor Yachts/Trawlers
  • 379,000
  • Heads 2
  • 2 Lugger 6125A
  • SEABA
379,000
49
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
33' - Greenline - 2019 - 33 HYBRID - Matilda - League City, Texas, United States33 HYBRID
2019 33 HYBRID
  • Model D3
  • Engine Qty 2
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Sleep Count 4
  • Head Count 1
  • Trawlers/Motor Yachts
  • 349,000
  • Cabins 1 Sleeps 4 Heads 1
  • 2 Volvo-Penta D3
  • Matilda
349,000
50
Texas,Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Florida Used Trawler Power Boats for Sale
PENDING
36' - Jarvis Newman - 1978 - 36 Trawler - Rachel B - Seabrook, Texas, United States36 Trawler
1978 / 2005 36 Trawler
  • Model 6LYA-STE
  • Engine Qty 1
  • Cabin Count 1
  • Trawlers
  • 79,950
  • Cabins 1
  • 1 Yanmar 6LYA-STE
  • Rachel B
79,950

Where does the name trawler come from?

The etymology of trawler as a cruising vessel originally comes from commercial fishing boats that use a trawl net—a large, cone-shaped net dragged through the water to catch fish. These workboats needed to be sturdy, capable of carrying heavy loads, and able to operate for long periods at sea. Over time, the term “trawler” was adopted for recreational boats that share similar traits: efficient, long-range capabilities, and a stable hull form.

What trawlers are good for the Gulf Coast?

Trawlers are excellent for the Gulf Coast due to their fuel efficiency, comfortable cruising range, and stability in varying sea conditions. The Gulf’s mix of shallow waters, open Gulf passages, and intracoastal waterways makes trawlers ideal for both offshore and inland cruising. Specific brands include Grand Banks, Nordhavn, DeFever, Mainship, and Kadey-Krogen.

Why do people buy trawlers for the Great Loop?

The Great Loop is a 6,000-mile boating adventure that takes cruisers through the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Great Lakes, inland rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico. Trawlers are one of the most popular boat choices for this journey due to their efficiency, comfort, and versatility. Key reasons why a trawler would be the ideal vessel are fuel efficiency, range, comfort aboard, versatility, stability, and shorthanded operation.