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Trapper 31 (1980) in East Cowes Marina, United Kingdom

£10,000 GBP
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The Trapper 31 for sale, located at East Cowes Marina, UK, is a 9.50-metre cruiser-racer designed by Rob Humphries and manufactured in 1980. Well-maintained and ready for coastal adventures or club races, this vessel is equipped with a 2002 Volvo Penta engine, serviced annually, and features a full set of lightly used sails. The standing rigging was replaced in 2023, and it has been recently lifted and antifouled. The boat accommodates up to 7 people with a versatile layout, including a V-berth forecabin and a double aft cabin, plus a well-equipped galley. Additional features include comprehensive navigation equipment, a range of sails including a cruising chute and spinnaker, and robust safety gear. The current documentation assures clear title history, and the boat is available for viewing by appointment.

About this Trapper 31

General information
Make/model
Trapper 31
Price
£10,000 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale (SOLD)
Name of boat
Checkmate
Year
1980
Designer
Rob Humphries
Location
East Cowes Marina, United Kingdom

Marketing Description

Designed by Rob Humphries, the Trapper 31 is a versatile cruiser-racer that’s equally at home taking the family on coastal adventures or competing in club races.

This particular example is a tidy and well-maintained vessel. Her inventory includes a 2002 Volvo Penta engine which is annually serviced by her owner, a full set of lightly used sails, full nav equipment and accommodation for up to 7. Standing rigging was replaced in 2023. Lifted and antifouled in the Spring, ready to go!


Mechanical

2002 Volvo Penta
2 cylinder diesel inboard
Last serviced 2025
18 hp
Saildrive
Morse single lever engine controls
2 bladed folding propeller

Tankage
45 litre fuel tank
2 x flexible water tanks with pressurised system
Water heated from engine via calorifier


Electrical

2 x domestic batteries and 1 start battery
Shore power and cable
Engine alternator
Smart charger
Solar panel


Rigging

Masthead sloop rig with alloy spars
Standing rigging stainless wire - replaced 2023
Running rigging terylene with halyards leading aft to cockpit
Slab reefing with jammers on boom
Rotostay furler

Sails
Genoa - has had very light use
Fully battened Main - has had very light use
Cruising chute
Spinnaker and pole
Storm Jib

Winches
Two Lewmar self tailing 2 speed primary winches
Two Lewmar secondary winches
1 halyard 2 speed winch


Navigation

ST60 Autopilot
ST60 Windex - currently not working
Also ST60 log fitted
Raymarine Chartplotter
Hummingbird 3D Depth/Fishfinder
7200 VHF DSC Radio. Navico depth log & wind.
Plastimo 130 bulkhead compass
Barometer


Deck

25lb CQR Anchor with 10m chain and warp
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit with guardwires
Bow and stern cleat
Tiller steering
Stainless with teak slatted dive platform with drop down bathing ladder
Cabin windows replaced 2024
Fenders and warps


Safety

1 manual bilge pump
horseshoe lifebuoy
Fireblanket


Canvas

Navy Sprayhood
Dodgers
Boom cover


Accommodation

Sleeps 7 over 2 cabins and saloon
Blue upholstery throughout
Forecabin with V-berth and infill to create a double. Lockers below.
Saloon with settee berths port (converts to small double) and starboard. Single pillar table with two leaves.
Starboard aft is a chart table with chart stowage under and panel space for instruments. Port aft is an 'L' shaped galley complete with stainless steel sink, fridge and oven with grill and 2 burner hobs.
Jabsco toilet in heads with Seasmart toilet disinfection system fitted. Hand basin, freshwater pump and access to hanging locker. Seacocks easily accessible.
Aft of the galley is the double aft cabin with a hanging locker and storage beneath the double berth.
Eberspacher heating


Construction

Last lifted and antifouled - spring 2025


Documentation

Bill of sale to current owner
Bill of sale history evidencing 5 years clear title
Letter from marina stating UK location on the 31/12/2020


Disclaimer

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

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.


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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Construction
Hull
fibreglassGrp monohull
Keel
Fin Keel
Measurements
Length overall
9.50 metres
Length waterline
7.20 metres
Beam
3.10 metres
Draft
1.61 metres
Propulsion
Engine
1 x Volvo Penta
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
45 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
Number of berths
7
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Broker/Dealer Information

boatpoint - East Cowes Marina Office

East Cowes Marina (Isle of Wight), Britannia Way, East Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO32 6UB
United Kingdom
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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.

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