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Terry T, No, we looked at that issue. I believe Trappers are mostly fin keel, although I might've seen a bilge keel, on the web, that is. But, as sure as I can be, I think that 1.3 metre maximum draught is quite acceptable. There's a lot of info on this topic at http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread....

Thank you Jeff and Discus for your encouragement. Perhaps we are audacious but you only live once :-) The attraction for myself and Pete (I speak for Pete here) is that, apart from the Channel crossing when we might need a chaperone(?), we feel we will be familiarising ourselves with the boat, disco...

Hi folks! :D Now that I (64) find myself with a little cash, and before it's too late, I've decided to take up sailing with my son Pete (23). We both completed a Competent Crew Course in Hamble in late 2011, but haven't done much since. Went out on the Solent a couple of times last year, courtesy of...

We're looking for a Trapper 501 for c£15,000. Anyone got one for sale?