Trident 24 any thoughts?

[SeanMacprawn]

Hello all
Just joined so this is my first thread post.

I'm thinking of buying a Trident 24. It's in decent nick although below decks is a bit tired and spartan.
Anyone got any idea what sort of price would be a good bargain?
I've seen some for sale for £2500 and some for £5000.

If I got it for £2500 I guess I'd be onto a winner, right?
Many thanks for any advice in advance.
Am I even posting this thread in the tight forum?

 

[ValleyForge]

We had a triple keel one about 20 odd years ago now, loved it (after a Sailfish 18 it seemed massive) and it was old then - Solid as a brick whatsit, classic accommodation with a separate heads, which is handy, a lot were home finished so interiors could be a bit ropey. The original petrol Vire 6 is a bit of a smelly nightmare but a lot will have been re-engined. It will very likely have osmosis to some degree (but that never sank a boat they say) and you do get a proper little ship for the money. Sold mine to a chap who kept her at Maryport who then did lots of Irish sea sailing. More steady than fast you understand. Don't expect an ocean greyhound, or a flash gin palace the wife would wish for. As ever, you get what you pay for. Those prices seem right for borderline - to half decent MAB ones, maybe a bit more to get a decent engine & fresh-ish sails but there again that market will probably take anything offered.
PS - you may get a bit better response on Scuttlebutt, not many venture here. Also check out owners association (if its still going)

 

[SeanMacprawn]

We had a triple keel one about 20 odd years ago now, loved it (after a Sailfish 18 it seemed massive) and it was old then - Solid as a brick whatsit, classic accommodation with a separate heads, which is handy, a lot were home finished so interiors could be a bit ropey. The original petrol Vire 6 is a bit of a smelly nightmare but a lot will have been re-engined. It will very likely have osmosis to some degree (but that never sank a boat they say) and you do get a proper little ship for the money. Sold mine to a chap who kept her at Maryport who then did lots of Irish sea sailing. More steady than fast you understand. Don't expect an ocean geyhound, or a flash gin palace the wife would wish for. As ever, you get what you pay for. Those prices seem right for borderline - to half decent MAB ones, maybe a bit more to get a decent engine & fresh-ish sails but there again that market will probably take anything offered.

Thanks for the info. I had a Sarum 28 many years ago, so I'm used to steady.

 

[SeanMacprawn]

Thanks for the info. I used to have a Sarum 28, so I'm used to steady