Question 1

What are the specs of the TRINTELLA 42?

Accepted Answer

The TRINTELLA 42 has the following specifications: 42.32ft LOA, 13.19ft beam, 6.4ft draft, 19,842lb displacement, 8,817.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the TRINTELLA 42 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Anne Wever (NED), designed by E. G. van de Stadt, first built in 1981, with production ending in 1989, 42 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the TRINTELLA 42 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The TRINTELLA 42 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 26.67, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.95, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the TRINTELLA 42?

Accepted Answer

The TRINTELLA 42 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 19.9, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 210.55, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a TRINTELLA 42?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a TRINTELLA 42 is estimated at $2.9K – $7.8K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a TRINTELLA 42 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the TRINTELLA 42 (42.32ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.9K – $7.8K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 42.32ft boat: Florida: $7,600-$20,300/year. California: $7,100-$17,800/year. Massachusetts: $5,300-$11,800/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,300-$14,800/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,100-$9,100/year. Texas: $3,000-$9,100/year. Washington: $6,100-$13,200/year. Michigan: $3,000-$6,500/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,600-$9,100/year. South Carolina: $6,600-$12,700/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $35K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a TRINTELLA 42?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the TRINTELLA 42 (42.32ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,600-$20,300/year. California: $7,100-$17,800/year. Massachusetts: $5,300-$11,800/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,300-$14,800/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,100-$9,100/year. Texas: $3,000-$9,100/year. Washington: $6,100-$13,200/year. Michigan: $3,000-$6,500/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,600-$9,100/year. South Carolina: $6,600-$12,700/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the TRINTELLA 42?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the TRINTELLA 42 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the TRINTELLA 42.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a TRINTELLA 42?

Accepted Answer

When buying a TRINTELLA 42, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the TRINTELLA 42 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the TRINTELLA 42?

Accepted Answer

The TRINTELLA 42 has the following rig dimensions: I=57.4ft (foretriangle height), J=17.32ft (foretriangle base), P=50.88ft (mainsail luff), E=16.14ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 940.5 sq ft. Jib area: 497.1 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the TRINTELLA 42 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TRINTELLA 42 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 42.32ft LOA, comfort ratio 26.67, capsize ratio 1.95, SA/disp 19.9. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	42.32 ft
LWL	34.78 ft
Beam	13.19 ft
Draft	6.4 ft
Displacement	19,842 lb
Ballast	8,817.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	57.4 ft
Jforetriangle base	17.32 ft
Pmainsail luff	50.88 ft
Emainsail foot	16.14 ft
FLforestay	17.3 ft
Mainsail	940.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)	497.1 sq ft
Spinnaker	845 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	6	8	10	12	14	16	20
52°	5.2	6.2	6.9	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.4
60°	5.5	6.5	7.2	7.4	7.5	7.6	7.6
75°	5.8	6.8	7.3	7.6	7.8	7.9	7.9
90°	5.7	6.8	7.4	7.7	7.9	8.1	8.3
110°	5.6	6.8	7.5	7.9	8.1	8.3	8.7
120°	5.4	6.6	7.4	7.8	8.2	8.5	9.0
135°	4.9	6.0	7.0	7.6	8.0	8.3	9.1
150°	4.2	5.3	6.2	6.9	7.4	7.7	8.2
Beat VMG	3.4	4.1	4.6	4.9	5.0	5.1	5.1
Run VMG	3.6	4.5	5.3	6.0	6.4	6.8	7.6

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