Trident Challenger 31 for sale (1979) in Suffolk Yacht Harbour, United Kingdom

£12,000 GBP
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The Trident Challenger 31, located at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, is a 1979 classic cruising yacht designed by Angus Primrose. With an overall length of 9.30 meters and beam of 3.05 meters, this GRP hull vessel features a traditional design renowned for its sea-kindliness and stability, complemented by a long keel and wheel steering. "Sunlord" offers robust accommodation for up to four people, featuring V-berth, separate heads compartment, and a functional galley. Recent updates include an Eberspacher cabin heater, new hull linings, and thoroughly rewired electrical systems. The yacht is powered by a 38hp Thorneycroft marine diesel engine, with recent maintenance ensuring reliability. Its masthead rigged Bermudan sloop includes a slab reefed mainsail, furling genoa, and multiple winches, perfect for safe and enjoyable cruising. Navigation and safety equipment are comprehensive, providing further assurance during voyages. Sought after for its classic design and dependable performance, this well-maintained vessel is priced to sell.

About this Trident Challenger 31

General information
Make/model
Trident Challenger 31
Price
£12,000 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Name of boat
Sunlord
Year
1979
Designer
Angus Primrose
Location
Suffolk Yacht Harbour, United Kingdom

This 1979 Trident Challenger 31 is a robust and classic design from Angus Primrose. "Sunlord" has been well maintained by her current owner and would prove a reliable and capable vessel. She is a sea-kindly and safe cruising yacht, keenly priced to sell.

Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

Offering up to four berths in two cabins. Up forward there is V-berth with an infill, to make a spacious double. Storage under berth. Large hanging locker to port. Separate heads compartment with a manual marine toilet (new 2025), basin with a manual cold water supply. Moving in to the saloon, there are two large settee berths to port and starboard with, with storage behind and under. A folding table to centre. Aft facing chart table in the port quarter with some navigation instruments and electrical control panel (new 2025). Opposite to starboard, is the galley with a Plastimo Neptune 2 burner gas hob with oven and grill (mounted on gimbals 2025). Twin stainless sinks with a manually pumped cold water supply from 125 L water tank under cockpit floor. Top opening Isotherm refrigerator with freezer box. Red upholstery. Radio/CD (new 2025). Eberspacher cabin heating. New hull linings 2025.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the companionway stairs is the 1987 Thorneycroft 108/2 marine diesel engine. 38hp, 4 cylinders, fresh water cooled via a heat exchanger. Shaft drive to a fixed three bladed propeller. Single lever controls. Electric start. Approximately 1200 engine hours. Engine professionally serviced June 2025. New stern tube and cutlass bearing 2024. Raw water inlet and 112 L s/s fuel tank under saloon floor.

Electrical Systems

  • 12 volt domestic battery (new 2025)
  • 12 volt engine start battery (new 2024)
  • 240 volt shore power system with outlets
  • Alternator charging
  • Two solar panels
  • Victron super battery charger (new 2024
  • 12 volt system rewired with all LED lighting
  • Sails and Spars

    Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck stepped alloy mast and boom by Kemp. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2024). Terylene running rigging (some new 2025). Slab reefed mainsail with lazyjacks. Headsail furling system. Lines led aft. Four sheet winches. Two halyard winches

  • Mainsail / Good
  • Furling genoa / requires new UV strip
  • Jib / Good
  • Cruising Chute / Good
  • Deck Equipment

  • Stainless steel push and pulpits
  • Bruce anchor with 90m chain
  • Kedge anchor with 50m plait rope
  • Cockpit enclosure
  • Mainsail stackpack (2025)
  • Stainless steel boarding ladder
  • Outboard bracket
  • Winter Stowage Cradle
  • Various fenders and warps
  • Navigation Equipment

  • Plastimo compass
  • Navmas Tracker 5607 chart plotter
  • Navman wind instrument
  • Clipper depth (new 2025)
  • Raymarine autopilot
  • Garmin 128 GPS
  • ICOM IC-M335 DSC VHF (new 2025)
  • Electronic trailing log
  • NASA 3 AIS receiver fed to chartplotter
  • Safety Equipment

  • Horseshoe lifebuoy with name and light
  • MOB throw bag and line
  • Life raft
  • Jackstays
  • Bosun's chair
  • Manual and electric bilge pump (new 2025)
  • Radar reflector (new 2025)
  • Day shapes
  • Extra Items Available

  • 2.4m Inflatable air deck dinghy (extra)
  • Honda 2hp outboard (extra)
  • Construction

    Built by Trident Marina Sales in 1979 to an Angus Primrose design. White GRP hull with green boot top. White GRP deck and superstructure with moulded non-slip surfaces. Traditional long keel with and encapsulated ballast. Wheel steering via Vetus hydraulic system. Keel hung rudder. Last surveyed in 2024, with a copy available upon request.

    Disclaimer:

    The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
    General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).

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    Construction
    Hull
    GRP
    Keel
    Full Keel
    Measurements
    Length overall
    9.30 metres
    Length waterline
    7.25 metres
    Beam
    3.05 metres
    Draft
    1.22 metres
    Displacement
    4,369 kg
    Propulsion
    Engine
    1987 Thornycroft 108/2
    Engine hours
    1200
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Fuel capacity
    112 litres
    Accommodation
    Number of berths
    4
    Drinking water capacity
    125 litres
    Broker/Dealer Information

    Clarke & Carter - Clarke & Carter - Suffolk

    Suffolk Yacht Harbour Levington
    Ipswich
    Suffolk
    IP10 OLN
    United Kingdom
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