For Sale: 1998 Trident Marine Warrior 40 – Unfinished Blue Water Cruiser Project (Never Launched) Price Just Reduced
Location: 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.

GENERAL
Vendor may consider a part exchange
The vessel was brought by her owner as a “home finish” hull
Approximately 80% of the remaining work has been completed
Structural survey carried out July 24 also lists items onboard that are yet to be completed
Encapsulated iron shot & lead shot ballast fin keel
GRP skeg hung type rudder
Wheel steering, currently removed & with owner
Propeller currently removed & with owner
Surveyor found external Saildrive to be in like-new condition
Saildrive external rubber gator recommended replacement before launch
White superstructure with grey painted non-slip areas
6 Hatches onboard were all found to be in a good condition at time of survey
14 Fixed & 2 opening windows found to be in good condition at time of survey
Surveyor noted all seacocks onboard were found to be in a good condition
Two berth fore-cabin with heads compartment to port
Two aft cabins, a heads compartment to starboard aft
Saloon has a galley to port & a settee on the starboard side
Surveyor noted internal joinery to be in good order & floorboards in a like new condition
Upholstery is currently stored with the owner & is apparently unused
The headlining will need to be installed to the vessel
Surveyor noted side-lining was all found to be in a good condition
Engine wiring, lines & exhaust has not yet been installed
No fuel lines, filters, or valves have been installed to the vessel
No batteries, isolator switches, or a control panel have currently been fitted to the vessel
2 Plastic water tanks (750 litres total), 1 tank is located to starboard of the saloon & 1 is located to centre of the saloon
Both tanks are yet to be plumbed in
Calorifier has been fitted within the portside aft cabin but has not been installed
70% of the water piping as been installed to the vessel
2 Jabsco manual toilets fitted onboard
Toilets will require plumbing in
60-litre plastic holding tank has been fitted to the aft toilet
20kg CQR type anchor within the anchor locker
A vast inventory of additional items, not fully detailed here, is included with this yacht

GALLEY
Saloon has a galley to port
Twin stainless steel sinks
Hot & cold water plumbing system in place, needs finishing

NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT
Raymarine wind equipment, new in box
Raymarine AIS650 Class B AIS Transceiver, new in box
Raymarine linear drive model T2S, new in box
Raymarine multifunction display C125-C127, new in box
Raymarine RAY218E VHF, new in box
Raymarine Smart Pilot X30 unit, new in box
Raymarine ST 60 digital speed system, new in box
Raymarine ST 60 series digital depth system, new in box
Raymarine ST6002 control unit, new in box
Whitlock Polaris type 125 compass, new in box
Raymarine VHF radio remote station microphone, new in box
Navigation lights, not fitted

SAILS & RIGGING
Mast constructed of aluminium & has two pairs of inline spreaders
The age of the standing rigging is unknown but found to be in serviceable condition
7 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 replaced
No halyards have been fitted to the mast
According to the current owner of the vessel, there are 3 like new sails stored at home