Tri Supernova Sailboat Review, Specs, and Listings
Approximate drawing
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- Hull Type
- Monohull · daggerboard
- Rig
- Cat Rig
- LOA
- 14.4' · 4.39 m
- Disp.
- 138 lbs · 63 kg
- First year
- 1996
The Hartley Supernova is a high-performance single-handed racing dinghy renowned for its responsive yet stable nature, making it a popular choice for sailors on both inland waters and the sea. First launched in 1996, this strict one-design vessel holds a special place within Hartley Boats, whose founders, Richard and Mark Hartley, were driven by a passion to prevent beloved dinghy classes from fading. As a builder, Hartley Boats has cemented its reputation for delivering well-built, high-performance dinghies, ensuring the Supernova continues to thrive in the competitive racing scene.
Measurements
Dimensions 01
- Length Overall
- 14.4 ft
- Length on deck
- —
- Waterline Length
- —
- Beam
- 4.86 ft
- Draft
- 3.28 ft
- Maximum Headroom
- —
- Air Draft
- 5 ft
Construction & hull 02
- Construction
- Fiberglass
- Hull Type
- Monohull
- Keel Type
- Daggerboard
- Rudder
- 1× —
- Ballast
- —
- Displacement
- 138 lbs
- Water Capacity
- —
- Fuel Capacity
- —
Rig & sails 03
- Rigging Type
- Cat Rig
- Mainsail luff
- —
- Mainsail foot
- —
- Foretriangle height
- —
- Foretriangle base
- —
- Forestay Length (estimated)
- —
- Sail Area
- 86 sqft
Calculations 04
- Sail Area to Displacement Ratio
- 51.53
- Ballast to Displacement Ratio
- —
- Displacement to Length Ratio
- —
- Comfort Ratio
- —
- Capsize Screening Ratio
- 3.76
- Hull Speed
- —