Trapper 500/501 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rob Ball/Camper & Nicholson·1977 – 1987·~600 hulls·Trapper Yachts Ltd.
Trapper 500/501 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.33' · 8.33 m
Displ.
5,180 lbs · 2,350 kg
First year
1977

The Trapper 500 and its successor, the 501, represent a pivotal era in British yacht building where transatlantic design met the craftsmanship of the Hamble River. Born from the acquisition of Anstey Yachts by Deacons Boat Yard in 1972, these vessels were built under license from the renowned Canadian firm C&C Yachts. Specifically based on the lines of the successful C&C 27, the Trapper 500 was adapted for the UK market, offering a blend of cruiserracer performance and robust construction that allowed it to become a staple of Solent sailing. Between the early 1970s and late 1980s, these boats gained a reputation for being remarkably "stiff" and weatherly, capable of holding their own in club racing while providing enough volume for family coastal cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,400
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+18.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (85.7%) · Ireland (14.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Trapper 500/501 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 6 listings (85.7%), followed by Ireland.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 8,0736185.7%
Ireland$ 5,8161014.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2083919
Islander 3636.08'$ 29,5003311
Dehler Optima 10133.14'$ 24,427249
Tartan 350035.21'$ 98,000249
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Beneteau First 30530.5'$ 23,148189
Voyage Yachts 50050'$ 359,5001814
Beneteau First 34536.09'$ 39,645156
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,351105
Trapper 500/501You are here$ 7,40071

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Trapper 500/501 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Trapper 500/501 over the past 12 months is $7,400. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Trapper 500/501 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Trapper 500/501 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Trapper 500/501 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Trapper 500/501 has increased by 18.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Trapper 500/501 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Trapper 500/501 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (85.7%), Ireland (14.3%).
05Do Trapper 500/501 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Trapper 500/501 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 27.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Trapper 500/501?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Islander 36, Dehler Optima 101. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.