The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Trapper 300

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  170621
  • LOA  ·  8.00m
  • Year  ·  1981
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 8hp, Yanmar YSM 8 (1981)
  • Lying  ·  Plymouth
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Bruce Kirby
Builder Trapper Yachts
Lying Plymouth
Fuel capacity 27.3 ltr (6.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 90.9 ltr (20.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 8hp
Engine make and model Yanmar YSM 8 (1981)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 blade folding
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

Engine had topend overhaul in 2009.

Dimensions

LOA 8.00m
LWL 6.25m
Beam 2.90m
Draft Min 1.47m
Draft Max 1.47m
Displacement 2,000kg (4,410.0lbs)
Headroom 1.75m
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1981) with stainless steel standing rigging (2001)

Sails

Mainsail Lake Sails - Slab () 2 Reefs
Headsail Momentum Sails - Hank on (2009)
Other sails Momentum No2 Headsail Modified by Swift Sails ()
Spinnaker ()
Storm Jib ()
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

With a draft of 1.5 meters this version has the standard keel. Some versions have a slightly deeper keel.
This example has been set up for single handed sailing with all lines running through clutches to the cockpit and with six winches are easily controlled. She could be used for either cruising or round the cans club racing.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

A double V berth in the forepeak, a double in the saloon with the drop down table and a single quarter berth on the port side.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Sink
Carpet
Manual water system
Fresh water wash
Non-Smokers

A double V berth in the forepeak, a double in the saloon with the drop down table and a single quarter berth on the port side.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
5.00m of chain
10.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF
GPS
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Horn

Winter steel 3 part storage cradle.

Mostly Blakes seacocks fitted.

Webbing jackstays fitted.

Broker's Comments

A very nicely presented example of the popular Trapper 300 cruiser/racer. She appears to have been well maintained and both the decks and the interior are all clean and tidy.
The Trapper 300s were all built as dual-purpose cruiser-racers. In total about 180 were built by Trapper Yachts of Poole and in common with most other quarter-tonners of the period, the Trapper has a wide beam and very flared topsides, giving a lot of power to windward if you put crew weight outboard on the rail. Nevertheless, she has enough ballast to be sailed efficiently without racing-style crew placement. I have read that at least one has been sailed transatlantic with a crew including three children!
The design is said to be fast to windward, and not slow off the wind. In May 2009 Practical Boat Owner reviewed the class, and reported that the boats were ".... light on the helm and delightfully responsive; one of the few boats that you want to sail for the pure fun of sailing."

So if you want to cruise or sail with a good turn of speed in a very modestly priced yacht, then this example is definitely worth your attention.

To be re-launched 5th April 2014.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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