Trintella 38 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

37.89' · 11.55 m

Disp.

23,148 lbs · 10,500 kg

First year

1975

The Trintella 38, introduced in 1976, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Dutch yacht building. Designed by the legendary Ricus van de Stadt and built by Jachtwerf Anne Wever, this model signaled a departure from the traditional, highwaisted "clipper" aesthetics of earlier Trintella designs like the IIIa. Instead, the 38 embraced a more contemporary, nearflush deck profile that emphasized aerodynamic efficiency and a lower center of gravity. This model was the final GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) masterpiece of its size before the shipyard began its storied transition into aluminum construction. Built to the rigorous standards of Lloyd’s certification, the Trintella 38 was conceived as a highlatitude bluewater cruiser, blending the renowned seaworthiness of Van de Stadt Design with the uncompromising luxury that defined the Wever era.