Trapper TS240
- Boat REF# · 305763
- LOA · 7.67m
- Year · 1981
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Lifting keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x petrol 2 stroke 10hp, Mercury 10 saildrive (1995)
- Lying · North Wales
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Extra Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Trapper Yachts |
| Lying | North Wales |
| Fuel capacity | 23.0 ltr (5.1 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x petrol 2 stroke 10hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Mercury 10 saildrive (1995) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | outboard |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 5 knots |
Engine can be removed from well and a filler panel fitted for sailing when required.
Dimensions
| LOA | 7.67m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 5.94m |
| Beam | 2.80m |
| Draft Min | 0.40m |
| Draft Max | 1.68m |
| Displacement | 1,200kg (2,646.0lbs) |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1981) with stainless steel standing rigging (1998)
Sails
| Mainsail | JKA - Slab (1996) 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | JKA - Furling (1996) |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
| Blade jib () | |
| Working jib () | |
| No.2 jib () | |
| Original mainsail () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Replacement mainsail and genoa by JKA Pwllheli. Original sails in serviceable condition are included.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Lifting keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Hull treated with International 'Gelshield' epoxy coating.
Keel lift attachment replaced with stainless steel box and guide rollers. This upgrade replaces the mild steel keelbox and prevents the common problem of corrosion and possible failure of the assembly.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Heads and galley cleverly concealed to maximise internal space.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Manual water system |
Heads and galley cleverly concealed to maximise internal space.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Bruce and Danforth)
6.00m of chain
5.00m of warp
Cockpit cushions included.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Autohelm 1000 autopilot.
NASA Clipper Duet log/depth fitted 2021.
Safety Equipment
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The Trapper TS240, designed by Ed Dubois. His design really ticked all the boxes with PBO giving her rave reviews when first launched onto the market.
She has a deep and heavy vertical lifting bulb keel with hydraulic lift, making her ideal for exploring and being able to use shallow moorings - with the keel retracted she floats in 12" of water!
The 10hp outboard is located in the cockpit well and with the furling genoa and all lines led to the cockpit she would be perfect for short handed sailing, She will ghost along in the lightest breeze and can be a handy club racer in the right hands with her exceptional performance to windward.
There are lots of practical home comforts below decks, with a good cooker and sink with tap and water storage, all set up in a clever system that allows the owner to slide the galley aft into the quarter berth giving more saloon room. There is even a proper sea toilet.
She looks to have been well maintained and there is a good history file to back this up. Ideal if you're looking for a first family cruiser or moving up from a dinghy!
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?
23 years
Why are you selling her?
Change of plans, family commitments.
Where have you sailed her?
North Wales coast