Biggles Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I think I've bought an Oliver Lee Trapper yacht, I've looked on the Internet and can't any information or photos to confirm what I've got. I have an A rig and 2 other sails that have never been used. Any help gratefully received, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Golding Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hi, Oliver Lee died many years ago, he was a yacht designer of some repute not just models just check the internet and you will find lots more info. Mike Golding ex Trapper sailor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Thank you Mike for the info, do you have any photos of your "Trapper"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ewart Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Dont have any photos but the trapper marblehead was a nice yacht for its time , generally in glass with a rounded deck , basically no sharp edges anywhere, wont be competitive now but will sail nicely also generally conventional rig. Mike Ewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Thank you Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggy_cat Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Believe that there is a copy of Model Boats magazine for sail on Ebay currently, that has a review from 1978 when the yacht was available as a kit. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MODEL-BOATS-Magazine-July-1978-Trapper-Yacht/113943608256?hash=item1a87917bc0:g:dc8AAOSw6VRbDIe5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) On 16/09/2019 at 12:24, Biggles said: I think I've bought an Oliver Lee Trapper yacht, I've looked on the Internet and can't any information or photos to confirm what I've got. I have an A rig and 2 other sails that have never been used. Any help gratefully received, thank you! I worked with Oliver Lee many years ago, we manufactured model yachts, the one I was involved with was a 1metre f/glass hull from what I remember maybe 1 1/2 metre ,I have a photo of Olivers, I think, prototype Trapper, but I fancy the one I was involved with was not a Trapper.. Graham Spraggins Rochford. Edited April 27, 2020 by Graham Photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ewart Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Hi I am sure Oliver also did a 1 1/2 metre yacht not too many made but sailed nicely intended I think as a one design class Mike Ewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzilazz Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I had a "proper" sized Oliver Lee boat- an Anderson 26, and he knew how to design a pretty and quick boat... Larry IOM sailor North Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelC Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Mike Ewart said: Hi I am sure Oliver also did a 1 1/2 metre yacht not too many made but sailed nicely intended I think as a one design class Yes, I think it was an attempt to get a one design class started that never caught on. This thread has prompted me to have a look through some old files, and in an attempt to assist with the original post have located this photo of my Trapper, which I think was the Mark 6 version. This was the final version before it was replaced by the Tracer design. I know my boat was originally registered in 1985 and suspect this photo was taken around that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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