Trapper 500

The Trapper 500 is a boat well known for its good sea handling and for producing a good turn of speed. Mary Reeve has been based at Creran Marine for a number of years and is a great buy for a family or first time buyer wanting to explore the west coast.

At a glance:

Make

Trapper Yachts

No of berths

1 double and 3 singles

Model

500

Displacement

5175 lbs

LOA

27' 4"

Reason for sale

Personal circumstances

Beam

9' 2"

Year

Circa 1975

Draft

5'

No of owners

Unknown

Propulsion

Yanmar 3YM20 inboard

Location

Creran Marine

Details

Propulsion: Yanmar 3YM20 diesel inboard engine (approx 2005). Consumption 4.8 litres per hour at 3400rpm. Shaft driven to 3 blade bronze prop. Approx 30 litre stainless fuel tank.

Electrics/Electronics: 2 x 12v batteries with isolator, charged by engine alternator. Interior and exterior lighting. Bulkhead mounted compass. VHF. Echosounder.

Galley: 2 sinks. Fresh water system. Fridge. 3 burner gas cooker with oven and grill.

Sails and rig: Sloop rigged. Slab mainsail reefing with white mainsail in good condition. Roller heasdsail reefing with white genoa in good condition.

Other: Seawater heads and handbasin. Max headroom 6'. Lewmar winches. Manual bilge pump. Last surveyed when owner bought her in 2008.

Extras: 20lb anchor with chain. Boathook. Boarding ladder. Circa 6 fenders. Jib sheets. Horn. 2 fire extinguishers. First aid kit. Red ensign.

£13,000 ashore at Creran Marine