Trapper 500/501 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$ 6,059
Asking price · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-44.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (88.9%) · Ireland (11.1%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Trapper 500/501 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 8 (88.9%), followed by Ireland.

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

Country view

9 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 6,7328388.9%
Ireland$ 5,7181011.1%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dehler Optima 10133.14'$ 22,900254
Trapper 500/501You are here$ 6,05993
Trapper 30026.25'$ 6,73295

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 $6,059. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Trapper 500/501 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Trapper 500/501 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 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 is down 44.4% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (88.9%), Ireland (11.1%).
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. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Trapper 500/501?+
Comparable models include Dehler Optima 101, Trapper 300. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.