Hooligan

This is a Trapper 950 which has been acquired by Richard Frost and Stephen Stokey. She was rescued from Deacon's Boatyard in the early 1990s. Although not much is as yet known about the history it is thought that it was one of a very small number of 'Grand Prix' special lightweight kevlar/foam versions and this one was possibly built by Trapper for the 1981 Half Ton Worlds. Apart from the straight spreader rig with checkstays and jumpers it looks externally very similar to 'Troy' and is clearly the same basic boat.

Interior wise however she has a businesslike fitout with all the essentials but few luxury features. The previous owner has moved the Yanmar 2GM from over the keel to under the companionway.

The most striking feature, seen in the following photo, are the foils which have been redesigned by Hugh Welbourne. The rudder is of very high aspect ratio and the keel has a 100kg extension which adds to the draft.

There's no mistaking though that this is a beautiful looking boat. She sails from Weymouth sailing club and we'd be surprised if racing success does not amass considerably as her new owners gain experience with her.

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