For Sale: 1998 Trident Marine Warrior 40 – Unfinished Blue Water Cruiser Project (Never Launched) Price Just ReducedLocation: West Sussex (Dry Dock) | Viewings by Appointment Only
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a Trident Warrior 40 — a highly respected blue water cruising yacht, built in 1998 and never launched. Now approximately 80% completed, this boat represents a cost-effective and rewarding project for a hands-on sailor, experienced boatbuilder, or anyone seeking to custom-finish a capable offshore yacht.
Project Highlights:
Never commissioned – the vessel has never seen water
Hull and deck completed to a high standard, praised in a marine survey (July 2024)
Outstanding platform for long-distance, ocean cruising
Requires completion of engine installation, electrics, and plumbing
Includes a selection of new, unused components to aid in completion
What's Done:
Major structural and interior works completed
High-quality craftsmanship throughout the hull and fit-out
Designed with offshore sailing in mind – deep keel, solid layup, spacious interior layout
⚓ Why Choose the Warrior 40?
The Trident Warrior 40 is renowned for its rugged build and comfortable offshore handling. Well-regarded among blue water cruisers, it's an ideal choice for sailors planning extended passages or even a circumnavigation.
If you’re ready to take on a worthwhile project with serious potential, this Warrior 40 deserves your attention. For more details or to arrange a viewing, please get in touch.
GENERALVendor may consider a part exchangeThe vessel was brought by her owner as a “home finish” hullApproximately 80% of the remaining work has been completedStructural survey carried out July 24 also lists items onboard that are yet to be completedEncapsulated iron shot & lead shot ballast fin keelGRP skeg hung type rudderWheel steering, currently removed & with ownerPropeller currently removed & with ownerSurveyor found external Saildrive to be in like-new conditionSaildrive external rubber gator recommended replacement before launchWhite superstructure with grey painted non-slip areas6 Hatches onboard were all found to be in a good condition at time of survey14 Fixed & 2 opening windows found to be in good condition at time of surveySurveyor noted all seacocks onboard were found to be in a good conditionTwo berth fore-cabin with heads compartment to portTwo aft cabins, a heads compartment to starboard aftSaloon has a galley to port & a settee on the starboard sideSurveyor noted internal joinery to be in good order & floorboards in a like new conditionUpholstery is currently stored with the owner & is apparently unusedThe headlining will need to be installed to the vesselSurveyor noted side-lining was all found to be in a good conditionEngine wiring, lines & exhaust has not yet been installedNo fuel lines, filters, or valves have been installed to the vesselNo batteries, isolator switches, or a control panel have currently been fitted to the vessel2 Plastic water tanks (750 litres total), 1 tank is located to starboard of the saloon & 1 is located to centre of the saloonBoth tanks are yet to be plumbed inCalorifier has been fitted within the portside aft cabin but has not been installed70% of the water piping as been installed to the vessel2 Jabsco manual toilets fitted onboardToilets will require plumbing in60-litre plastic holding tank has been fitted to the aft toilet20kg CQR type anchor within the anchor lockerA vast inventory of additional items, not fully detailed here, is included with this yachtGALLEYSaloon has a galley to portTwin stainless steel sinksHot & cold water plumbing system in place, needs finishing
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENTRaymarine wind equipment, new in boxRaymarine AIS650 Class B AIS Transceiver, new in boxRaymarine linear drive model T2S, new in boxRaymarine multifunction display C125-C127, new in boxRaymarine RAY218E VHF, new in boxRaymarine Smart Pilot X30 unit, new in boxRaymarine ST 60 digital speed system, new in boxRaymarine ST 60 series digital depth system, new in boxRaymarine ST6002 control unit, new in boxWhitlock Polaris type 125 compass, new in boxRaymarine VHF radio remote station microphone, new in boxNavigation lights, not fitted
SAILS & RIGGINGMast constructed of aluminium & has two pairs of inline spreadersThe age of the standing rigging is unknown but found to be in serviceable condition7 Winches (four in the cockpit - Lewmar 44 and 28, one on the mast - Lewmar 40, & two within the v-berth - Lewmar 40 not fitted)Running rigging fitted was recommended as likely needing to be replacedNo halyards have been fitted to the mastAccording to the current owner of the vessel, there are 3 like new sails stored at home
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