Sally Lynn is an excellent example of the1972 Island Trader 42 long range cruiser. She features a 160hp Perkins T6-354 diesel engine, rebuilt in 2009, bow-thruster, a 5kw Westerbeke diesel generator and holds 1200 gallons of fuel. Sally Lynn is constructed of marine grade aluminum plate with a strength to weight ratio uncommon in vessels of this size. Sally Lynn has been very well maintained, refit and upgraded. In 2012 the hull, decks were blasted to bare aluminum and inspected by USCG. The previous year a complete interior re-fit/re-build was done. Refit and upgrades continued from 2015-2018 with new refrigerator, Belville smart oven, Kuma water-heater, teak decking added, new V-drive and finally in 2018 the SeaKeeper stabilizer was added. Sally Lynn is available to see by appointment in Wilmington NC. Please see the full specs below for all the details photos and video.

Island Trader Vessel Walk-Through

Boarding Sally Lynn is facilitated by built in steps on either side of the cockpit. The cockpit is spacious and secure with high bullworks. The cockpit sole and engine box have been finished with solid teak. Up one step the side-decks are easy to navigate. The rugged build of Sally Lynn is evident in the robust solid aluminum decks, bullworks and railings. The foredeck is spacious and secure as well. The windlass is elevated for ease of use.

Sally Lynn's sundeck and flybridge are accessed by a ladder from the cockpit or the interior companionway. The large sundeck is clear of obstructions except for the bunks installed to hold a tender. There is a sturdy davit to bring a tender aboard. The flybridge has a bimini top and is enclosed with clear vinyl on three sides. The upper helm has full gauges and controls mounted on a beautiful teak console. There is seating for 4 on 2 upholstered bench seats and a helm chair. Visibility is excellent in all directions.

Going in the teak door from the cockpit, you enter the Main Cabin with a spacious, well appointed Salon. a large Galley. There is new custom vinyl floor runners which can be removed and hosed off for easy cleaning. The remaining sole is finished in beautiful teak. To port there is a large L-shaped sofa with teak table. Large windows with privacy screens provide a panoramic view and lots of natural light. The well organized Galley is just forward of the Salon. Large solid surface counters on starboard side have a large 2 basin sink, 3 gas burner stove and a Breville electric smart oven and plenty of storage space, above and below the counter. To port there is an apartment size refrigerator/freezer and microwave oven. The head is to port aft of the refrigerator and features a Vacu-Flush toilet, a separate shower teak and holly sole, and lots of storage.

Forward of the Galley there is a foyer with ladder to the flybridge companionway and 2 steps up to the Pilot-House with sliding doors to port and starboard. a comfortable bench-seat/crew birth and a large teak console for the lower helm. There is good visibility in all directions and lots of natural light and ventilation. As with the Main cabin, the headliner, bulkheads and teak holly sole are all in like new condition.

The forward cabin is down a spiral staircase and is also beautifully fitted with teak holly sole. There is a hanging locker to port and queen size V-Birth forward. There is additional storage under the V-birth. Aft of the V-birth there is access to the mechanical compartment witch houses the SeaKeeper stabilizer, generator, pumps and water-heater.

Island Trader 42 Mechanical & Electrical Equipment

  – 160hp Perkins T6-345 diesel engine, rebuilt 2009 256 hrs since rebuild
  – Westerbeke 5kw generator
  – SidePower bow-thruster
  – 1 Dometic 16,000 BTU HVAC forward
  – 1 MarineAir 16,000 BTU HVAC in the main cabin
  – Vacuflush head
  – Kuma 6gal. waterheater
  – Fresh water and bilge pumps
  – 2 30amp shore-power cords and receptacles
  – Xantrex inverter charger
  – Guest 30 amp charger for generator
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Island Trader 42 Hull Deck & Refit Details

  – 2009 Rebuild Perkins engine
  – 2011Interior refit. Walls removed to expose and inspect bare metal and studs. New, re-designed galley, head and salon.
  – 2012 Exterior refit. Hull and deck blasted bare, inspected by USCG and repainted.
  – 2015 New refrigerator/frezer
  – 2016 Teak installed in cockpit and on engine box
  – 2017 New Walter V-drive installed
  – 2018 New water tanks and water heater installed. New SeaKeeper stabilizer added
  – 2022 New Breville smart oven added
  – 2/07/2024 Approximately 700 gallons of fuel on board