Tripp 37 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

36.93' · 11.26 m

Disp.

11,300 lbs · 5,126 kg

First year

1984

The Tripp 37, engineered by the renowned Bill Tripp III and meticulously constructed by Holby Marine in Rhode Island, represents a pinnacle of the late20thcentury racercruiser evolution. Launched during an era where the International Offshore Rule (IOR) was transitioning toward the International Measurement System (IMS), the Tripp 37 was designed to be a "thinking man’s" performance boat—one that could dominate a Wednesday night race series while remaining sophisticated enough for a family to cruise in comfort. The partnership between Tripp’s design office and Barrett Holby’s shipyard resulted in a vessel characterized by advanced laminate schedules and a hull form that prioritized stability and upwind efficiency. Unlike many of its contemporaries that sacrificed structural integrity for weight savings, the Holbybuilt Tripp 37 earned a reputation for being a "stiff" boat, capable of maintaining its rig tension and hull shape even under the significant loads of competitive racing.