Trintella II Buyer's Guide
A used Trintella II on the brokerage market is a 31-foot van de Stadt-designed cruiser from the mid-sixties, built by Jachtwerf Anne Wever B.V. in solid fibreglass with a lead long keel. Fewer than 100 were launched, so every example is a long-service hull whose condition rests on its own history rather than a known class defect. The buying question is less about design flaws and more about how a specific boat has been maintained across six decades.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The hull measures 31 feet overall with a 24-foot waterline and a 9.18-foot beam, giving a compact cruising interior, and the heavy displacement implies reasonable stowage for coastal and short offshore work.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used Trintella II yachts commonly carry air conditioning, an inverter, electric winches, teak decks, autopilot, chartplotter, watermaker, and heating, which together mean a buyer can expect climate control, aided sail handling, and navigation ready for distant cruising without immediate expense. On the sail plan, a self-tacking jib and spinnaker are commonly fitted, reducing crew workload upwind and adding downwind range. None of these are guaranteed on every boat, but the common tier describes what a presented example is likely to show.
What to Inspect
The Trintella II shows no structural defects, osmotic hull damage, rigging failures, or systemic faults in the available facts. The only equipment fact of record is that the boat may carry an inboard Volvo Penta MD2B diesel on a shaft drive inboard Volvo Penta MD2B diesel engine, so confirm the actual engine at viewing and check the shaft seal and coupling for wear or weepage. A surveyor's general structural and systems review stands in place of any class-specific defect checklist.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in Puerto Rico and the Netherlands. A short buyer checklist:
- Confirm the installed diesel and inspect the shaft drive.
- Verify the masthead rig and 1/2-inch sheet sizing.
- Check teak decks for softening if fitted.
- Test the autopilot and chartplotter if equipped.
- Survey the solid fibreglass hull for prior repair.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Trintella II. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $249,000 | — |
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