1973 Trintella 3a, USD 49,000

For sale is "SY Charon", a solid and lovingly upgraded Trintella IIIa/3a built in 1973. Designed by Van de Stadt, this cutter-rigged ketch is equipped for self-sufficient, safe and comfortable offshore cruising – ready for extended voyages and a circumnavigation.

"Charon" is a proven cruising yacht with extensive bluewater experience. She cruised the Mediterranean from 2012, crossed the Atlantic in 2014, and sailed the Caribbean from 2015 to 2025 – from the British Virgin Islands to Trinidad, including the ABC Islands, Colombia and Panama.

With a length of 10.90 m, a beam of 3.20 m and a draft of only 1.50 m, "Charon" combines capable sailing performance with access to a wide variety of cruising grounds. Her interior was professionally rebuilt between 2018 and 2020, creating a bright, comfortable and practical living space.

Highlights:

• Yanmar 4JH57, 57 hp, installed in 2017, approximately 700 engine hours
  
• Extensive, nearly new North Sails sail inventory from 2021, plus Parasailor for downwind sailing
  
• Completely renewed Profurl furling systems and forestays (2021)
  
• Comprehensive power system: 4 × 100 Ah LiFePO4 batteries, 1,050 W solar capacity, wind generator, battery charger and inverter
  
• 345 l fuel capacity and 350 l freshwater capacity
  
• Powerful engine-driven Echotec watermaker producing 200–250 l of freshwater per hour
  
• Modern B&G and Simrad navigation suite, including active AIS, radar, wind, depth and weather instruments
  
• Redundant communications: two VHF radios, HF radio with Pactor/Winlink/Sailmail, handheld radios and high-power onboard Wi-Fi
  
• Windpilot Pacific Plus windvane self-steering system with emergency rudder, plus autopilot
  
• New, high-quality interior, LED lighting, spacious galley with four-burner stove/oven and two refrigerators
  
• Two heads, hot/cold pressurised water system and an outdoor shower
  
• Complete anchoring package with 25 kg Bügel anchor, 70 m stainless-steel chain and electric Lofrans windlass
  
• Professionally repainted with Awlcraft/Awlgrip in 2016
  

"Charon" has been consistently equipped for independent and safe bluewater sailing. Many core systems have been renewed or upgraded in recent years. She offers an exceptionally complete package for sailors wishing to set off on long-term cruising without a lengthy fitting-out period.

**Complete inventory available on request.**