Trapper 300
- 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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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.