Trapper 300 (1978) for sale in Bursledon, United Kingdom

Summary

Discover the Trapper 300, a stellar cruiser-racer yacht for sale in Bursledon, United Kingdom. Designed by the esteemed Bruce Kirby in 1976, this classic boat boasts a harmonious blend of performance and comfort. Built in 1978, the boat measures 8.00 metres overall in length with a beam of 2.89 metres. It houses a Yanmar 1GM, 10hp engine, installed in 2006 and is complemented by a fin keel, tiller steering, and shaft drive. The interior has been tastefully reupholstered and offers five cosy berths. With only two previous owners to its name, this beloved Trapper 300 remains in regular use and guarantees reliability and pleasure. The mechanical and electrical systems are well-maintained, including a Rutland 504 wind charger and service and starter batteries with a changeover switch. The rig and sails are in top condition, offering solid performance with a slab reefing main, a furling headsail, and spinnaker. The boat also features top-notch safety equipment, a handsome deck and a spacious accommodation area. The Trapper 300 is a perfect boat for seasoned sailors and newcomers alike wishing to experience the joy of the open seas.

General information
Make/model
Trapper 300
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Year
1978
Length overall
8.00 metres
Beam
2.89 metres
Draft
1.85 metres
Displacement
2,000 kg
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Bursledon, United Kingdom

About this Trapper 300

English

Trapper 300 - 1978

Fin keel, Yanmar 1GM, 10hp, 2006, shaft drive, tiller steering, offering 5 berths in a reupholstered interior, this lovely Trapper 300 has had just two owners from new and is still in regular use

Mechanical

Yanmar 1GM10 - 2006 fitted & serviced by Marine Power.
Engine hours : approx 1750
Shaft drive
Cutlass bearing - 2024 

Electrical
Separate service & starter batteries with change over switch
Rutland 504 wind charger
Shore power via Gunson Auto battery charger, various shore leads

Rig

Mast head rig
Deck stepped mast
Slab reefing main
Furling headsail
Lines led aft
Standing rigging visually checked January 2023.
Main halyard & clew out haul replaced 2022
Standing rigging is 6mm rather than original 5mm
Spinnaker pole
Jack stays (not currently fitted)

Sails
Mainsail new 2015 - Quay Canvas
Genoa new 2018 - Quay Canvas
Serviceable main & genoa spares - Sobstat
Cruising chute - Technique Sails
Spinnaker

Equipment

Navigation
Autohelm ST60+ Log & Depth. Log transducer replaced 2023
Autohelm ST 1000+ tiller pilot
Simrad RD68 DSC VHF with cockpit speaker
Cobra h/held VHF
Garmin GPS 128 - cabin
Garmin GPS map 276c - cockpit
Furuno 1623 marine radar
NASA Target navtex
Anchor ball, motor sail cone

Deck
Tiller steering with tiller extension
GRP deck
Bow roller
Anchor locker
Delta bower anchor with 20+ meters chain & 50 meters warp 
Danforth kedge anchor
2 Primary cockpit winches
Coachroof winch
Cockpit speaker
Warps & fenders
Shore lines

Safety
Bilge pump
4 man Seago valise life raft
Danbuoy
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Radar blipper

Canvas
Spray hood, tiller cover, washboard holder - Quay Canvas
Basic tent cockpit awning - Technique Sails
Sail cover
Dodgers with name

Miscellaneous
Avon Red Crest dinghy
Mariner 2 hp outboard
Second set of washboards in polycarbonate - harbour use - let light in

 

Accommodation

5 berth comprising V berth, saloon berths and quarter berth
1 x heads
Two main cabin cushions re upholstered 2023 - Quay Canvas
Cabin heater - Fesuda
Galley with grill and 2 ring burner
Sink with hand pumped water
Coolbox
Domestic radio/CD player, new 2023
Intruder alarm

Construction

Mk1, built Poole 1978
Optional factory lead boot on keel - draught 1.85m
Hull refurbished by Osmotec winter 2007/2008
Topsides re gelled, non slip deck paint, osmosis treatment, copper coat

The Trapper 300 was designed for Trapper Yachts in 1976 by Bruce Kirby, designer of the Laser dinghy. The prototype was a quarter-ton racer, but the Trapper 300s were all built as dual-purpose cruiser-racers. In total about 180 were built. 

Documentation
Bills of Sale evidencing 5 years clear title - just two owners from new
Evidence of VAT status - original invoice
SSR certificate

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website 

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Yanmar 1GM10
Engine hours
1730
Fuel
Diesel

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Broker/Dealer Information

boatpoint at Deacons Marina

Deacons Marina Bursledon Bridge Bursledon
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 8AZ
United Kingdom
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