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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Trapper 501 Bilge Keel Cruiser

With new Garmin GPS Plotter
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  307462
  • LOA  ·  8.53m
  • Year  ·  1984
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 13hp, Yanmar 2GM (1984)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Jayne Markham
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Trapper 501 Bilge Keel Cruiser
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Extra Details

Builder Trapper Yachts Ltd
Lying Essex
Water capacity 150.0 ltr (33.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 13hp
Engine make and model Yanmar 2GM (1984)
Engine Hours engine1= Unknown
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade (New in 2020)
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Cutlass bearing (2020)

Dimensions

LOA 8.53m
LWL 6.70m
Beam 2.80m
Draft Min 1.45m
Draft Max 1.45m
Displacement 2,721kg (5,999.8lbs)
Headroom 1.52m
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Original Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail Unknown - Slab () 2 Reefs
Headsail Unknown - Furling ()
Other sails Spinnaker ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 1 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

New diesel heater to be fitted

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Cabin heating
Manual water system

New diesel heater to be fitted

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

3 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
Anchor chain

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
VHF
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

NEW Garmin Chartplotter & GPS

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

Described as a popular all rounder, well balanced and easy to handle. The Trapper 501 is an ideal weekend cruiser perfect for coastal cruising.

The yacht appears to be well maintained and cared for. During her current ownership she has benefited from:

- A new propeller, fitted in 2020
- A new Auto helm
- New NASA Depth gauge
- New Garmin GPS & Chartplotter
- Handheld VHF
- Solar panel
- 2x 240V output inverter
- Sprayhood metal framework

For more details or to arrange a personal inspection please contact a member of the Boatshed Essex team.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

2 Years

Why are you selling her?

Change of circumstances

Where have you sailed her?

Essex coast and UK Waters

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