Trio 92 Buyer's Guide
The Trio 92 is a Swedish-built 30-foot masthead sloop from the early 1980s, with under 100 examples launched before the builder moved operations after bankruptcy. For a shopper on the brokerage market she represents a compact coastal cruiser of hand-laid fiberglass, best judged on condition and original layout rather than rarity alone.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Trio 92 carries the same interior plan: a starboard galley opposite a port navigation station, a quarter berth behind the nav seat, a saloon with a shallow U-settee and a straight settee, and a forepeak with two full-length berths separated from the saloon by a head. Teak joinery and 1.85 m headroom are standard. Cabin count is modest, so buyers should confirm whether a specific boat presents as four or six berths depending on settee use.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market commonly carry a cabin heater, a spinnaker, teak decks, autopilot, chartplotter, and a bimini. For a buyer, the meaningful clusters are power and energy — a heater extends shoulder-season use — and navigation and sail handling, where autopilot and chartplotter reduce short-handed effort while the spinnaker and bimini support casual downwind and sun protection. Teak decks are a cosmetic and maintenance item rather than a performance upgrade.
What to Inspect
The known construction is hand-laid fiberglass with a lead fin keel on a solid glass hull and spade rudder on an internal mounting; verify keel-to-hull joint integrity and rudder stock play. Confirm the mainsail halyard runs of 28.7 m at 10 mm are intact, since worn halyards are a frequent owner cost. Check the teak interior for rot around the head and galley, given the layout places those wet areas inboard.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is Germany. A short checklist for viewing: confirm hull and keel joint soundness, test rudder free play, inspect teak decks and interior for moisture, verify heater and autopilot function, and review rigging lengths against wear. The Trio 92 rewards a careful buyer with a sturdy, beamy coastal cruiser of limited production.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Trio 92. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $33,021 | — |
| Feb 26 | 2 | $28,824 | -12.7% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $33,021 | +14.6% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $24,066 | -27.1% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $19,941 | -17.1% |
Where they're listed
Trio 92 listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 4 (80.0%), followed by Denmark.
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallberg-Rassy 312 | 30.92' | $ 50,651 | 54 | 7 |
| Dehler Optima 92 | 30.18' | $ 18,301 | 16 | 7 |
| S2 9.2 A | 29.92' | $ 9,500 | 14 | 4 |
| X-Yachts X-332 | 33' | $ 88,430 | 12 | 8 |
| Trio 92You are here | — | $ 25,186 | 5 | 1 |