About the Boat


 AS  YOU  WISH

As You Wish is a 2010 Marine Trader 38' Sundeck  with a single Cummins QSB 5.9L diesel engine..  She is equipped with a Vetus bow thruster  to aid in maneuverability and has an 8.5kw Kohler diesel generator and  3 separate heat/AC  units for indoor comfort.



When searching for our ideal Looper boat we had several specific requirements.  Something in the 36' to 42' range would be easy enough for 2 people  to handle  but large enough so as not to get claustrophobic.  While our previous boats always had twin engines which are great for maneuverability and redundancy we decided  this one should have a low hour single diesel  for the simplicity, fuel economy and  extra engine room space. We wanted minimum outside teak and it's associated maintenance.  Wide walk around side decks and beefy secure railings were essential for safety.  Creature comforts included a  full size island bed.  A second stateroom  with it's own head for visitors.   A traditional  wood interior just because we like that old timey look and feel.   A lower helm station with side helm door would make things easier going through the many locks. But we  also wanted a flybridge with it's improved visibility for day to day cruising.

 We thought a Europa type trawler with it's single level layout would suit us best but after looking at the  Mainship 390's and 400's, an Island Gypsy Europa, a Beneteau 42  we decided the forward master cabin just wasn't for us.   We then looked at a number of traditional aft cabin trawlers like the  Monk 36,  Grand Banks 36 or 42 and a Pacific Seacraft 38.  With those the aft cabin seemed  a bit small and most had the galley in the salon which made things feel a bit "tight" in the living space.

During our search up and down the east coast we came across "our perfect loop boat" at Yacht View Brokerage outside  Annapolis, MD  on the Chesapeake Bay.   Marine Trader had been importing boats  from a variety of Taiwanese boatyards since the late 70's.  Our model was one of the last designs they commissioned and was actually built in Mainland China (what isn't these days??).  It is similar to an earlier 38' sundeck model but has a much wider 14.5' beam. For us it checked off  most everything on our wish list and over time we've discovered other features we like.



The sundeck gives a great place to relax outside in the shade and with the operational side doors  we can control the airflow and weather.






The dinette across from the lower galley gives a separate defined cooking and  eating area which we enjoy.  Plus the dinette converts providing a possible additional berth for overflow guests.


We got those wide side walk arounds, solid railings and no outside teak. A full keel keeps the props protected  and running gear safe



The full width master stateroom aft  (left) has a walk around island bed  and a built in vanity with seat.. The aft  head includes a separate  enclosed shower.   The guest VIP berth (right) has a  double berth we prefer over a V berth.


Upper helm station  with full enclosure provides  great visibility and weather protection.


Lower helm station  has access door  onto starboard  side deck.  Built in furniture in salon eliminates possibility of things moving around unexpectedly in rough water conditions and supplies large storage areas beneath.



Cummins 5.9L QSB Series engines are common rail computer controlled  for improved emissions, fuel economy and reliability. Ours is the 230HP version which is the lowest HP configuration for this motor. Just 1000 well maintained hours at purchase.  We're typically burning 1.5-2.0 gph traveling 7-8 knots.  Easy access to the engine room and plenty of room below on either side for service work




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