MARINE TRADER EUROPA

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Classic Marine Trader Europa 40 – “Willpower” | San Diego, CA

“Willpower” is a 1977 Marine Trader 40 Europa-style trawler that has been thoughtfully restored and professionally maintained. Her Ford Lehman 120hp diesel (1,028 hours) and 4kW Beta Marine generator offer reliable power for extended cruising. This yacht has benefited from a multi-year refit with major upgrades from 2022 to 2025, including mechanical servicing by professional marine mechanics, new electronics (Garmin MFD, VHF, AIS), new canvas, updated systems, refinished teak interior, replaced the entire exterior teak flooring with fiberglass, and bottom paint at Driscoll Boatyard in 2022.

She offers two staterooms, one head, a spacious salon, a flybridge helm, and a beautiful wood interior. Recent comfort upgrades include custom mattresses, new seat cushions, new lighting, and a Whirlpool galley fridge.

Professionally maintained with detailed records, “Willpower” is a rare find for buyers seeking a well-kept classic trawler. Located in San Diego and ready to cruise.

Highlights of Her Extensive Refit & Maintenance History:

Monthly bottom cleaning and zinc replacement by professional divers.

2025 – Major Engine & Electronics Upgrades

• The engine and generator were serviced by Dr. Diesel, replaced with (2) new fuel injectors

• New freshwater pump and windlass motor

• New engine water coolers and hoses

• New Garmin Multifunction Display (MFD) installed

• (2) New Standard Horizon VHF radios – at lower helm & flybridge

• AIS integrated from VHF to MFD

• New Loudhailer VLH 3000A installed

• New plug-in added for future radar integration

• New transducer (needs installation)

• (2) new V-berth bunk foams for comfort

• New Water Heater 25 gallons - December 2025

2024 – Canvas, Batteries, Lighting, and More

• (2) New West Marine batteries

• New canvas for bimini, console, and bench covers by Robert Canvas

• New lighting throughout (interior & exterior)

• Tented and fumigated for termites

2023 – Woodwork & Deck Refinish

• New fiberglass upper deck flooring

• New walk around fiberglass flooring on lower deck

• Refinished interior and all exterior teak

• Cleaned & lubed steering chain system

• New salon seat cushions on the flybridge

• New water hoses and clamps

• New shower head

2022 – Major Mechanical Overhaul

• Engine and generator serviced at Driscoll Boat Yard

• New 25 gal. waste tank, hoses, and hand-pump toilet

• Installed 5 new through-hull valves at Driscoll Boat Yard

• New raw water pump, bilge pumps, and sump pump

• New exhaust tank, cooling system, heat exchanger

• Transmission flush, new cooling system, and accumulator

• Professionally cleaned & polished diesel tanks

• Painted engine

• CNC-balanced propeller, new shaft bearing, refurbished rudder

• Fresh haul-out & bottom paint

• New salon foams and covers, (6) marine pillows

• Custom 4” aft berth mattress, new Whirlpool refrigerator, and electric 3-burner stove

2021 – Electrical & Engine Work

• Engine starter replaced by the previous owner

Layout & Accommodations

"Willpower" offers a comfortable, traditional trawler layout:

• Two private staterooms + Salon turns into a berth

• One head

• Spacious salon with natural light

• Aft master with custom mattress

• Classic wood interior with refinished teak

• Flybridge seating with new cushions and visibility for safe cruising

Power & Equipment

• Ford Lehman 120hp Diesel Engine – 1,028 hours

• Beta Marine Generator – 4kW (Installed 2025)

• New Garmin MFD, AIS, Radar-Ready

• Standard Horizon Electronics suite

• New plumbing, tanks, hoses, pumps

• Updated canvas, cushions, and lighting

Why “Willpower” is a Standout

This isn’t your average 1970s trawler. "Willpower" has been thoughtfully and professionally restored, maintained on a schedule by expert mechanics, and consistently improved with an eye toward reliability, comfort, and long-distance cruising. Whether you're looking for a weekend harbor hopper, a coastal cruiser, or a liveaboard-ready vessel, this Marine Trader Europa 40 delivers.