Tripp 36 Information, Review, Specs

Make
Tripp
Model
36
Number Built
Production Year(s)
1991 - ??

The search results provide good information for all sections, including:

  • Introduction: Confirms designer Bill Tripp and builder Carroll Marine, and its purpose as a performance racer/cruiser.
  • History and Design: Production start year (1991) is confirmed. Bill Tripp's design philosophy (highly efficient yachts, boats always getting better) is mentioned. Carroll Marine's ethos (high-performance, cutting-edge, robust) is from the builder article. No specific "variations" like MkI/MkII found yet, but the notes mention "Tall rig".
  • Sailing Performance and Handling: Ratios calculated. Search results mention "fun and fast boat," "needs lots of active tuning via check stays," and "proven performer".
  • Accommodations and Layout: "Open format interior layout with berths for six" and "headroom is approximately 6'1"" are mentioned. Also, it includes a galley and toilet facility.
  • Owner's Perspectives: Reddit thread explicitly mentions owner opinions. Strengths: "fun and fast boat," "proven performer". Weaknesses/Concerns: "technical boat made to go fast and needs lots of active tuning via check stays," "many have rotted away due to balsa core," "Carroll Marine had some build quality issues". "Pit problems" mentioned in another forum.

I have enough information to construct the article. I will ensure to integrate the ratios qualitatively and cite appropriately.

Final check on ratios and their interpretation:

  • ratio_sa_disp (21.97): High, suggests excellent light-air performance.
  • ratio_bal_disp (0.464): High, indicates a very stiff and stable boat.
  • ratio_disp_lwl (161.7): Low, suggesting a light displacement, performance-oriented boat.

These interpretations fit with the "fun and fast," "technical," and "proven performer" descriptions.

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Measurements

Construction & Hull

Construction Material
Fiberglass (Solid)
Hull Type
Monohull Sailboat
Keel Type
Bulb
Rudder
1x Spade
Ballast
4500 lbs (Lead)
Displacement
9685 lbs
Water Capacity
-
Fuel Capacity
-

Engine

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
Engine Type
Engine HP
27
Engine Count
1
Drive Type
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hover over a measurement
IJPE FS LOALWL

Rig & Sails

Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
P (Main Luff)
42 ft
E (Main Foot)
14 ft
I (Foretriangle Height)
48 ft
J (Foretriangle Base)
13.92 ft
Forestay Length (est)
49.98 ft
Main Sail Area
294 sqft
Foretriangle Sail Area
334.08 sqft
Total Sail Area (Reported)
628 sqft
Total Sail Area (Calc)
628.08 sqft

Dimensions

LOA
36 ft
LWL
29.9 ft
Beam
11.33 ft
Draft
6.94 ft
Max Headroom
-
Air Draft
-

Calculations

Hull Speed
7.33 kn
Pounds per Inch Immersion
1