Question 1

What are the specs of the TRIPP 33?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 33 has the following specifications: 33ft LOA, 10.33ft beam, 7ft draft, 6,100lb displacement, 2,699.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable.

Question 2

Who built the TRIPP 33 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Carroll Marine (USAe 12), designed by Bill Tripp III, first built in 1992, 23 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the TRIPP 33 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 33 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 14.25, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.26, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the TRIPP 33?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 33 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 25.96, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 124.05, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a TRIPP 33?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a TRIPP 33 is estimated at $1.6K – $4.4K. 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 TRIPP 33 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the TRIPP 33 (33ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.6K – $4.4K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 33ft boat: Florida: $5,900-$15,800/year. California: $5,500-$13,900/year. Massachusetts: $4,200-$9,200/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,200-$11,600/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $4,000-$7,100/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,100/year. Washington: $4,800-$10,300/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,100/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,600-$7,100/year. South Carolina: $5,100-$9,900/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $26K 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 TRIPP 33?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the TRIPP 33 (33ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,900-$15,800/year. California: $5,500-$13,900/year. Massachusetts: $4,200-$9,200/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,200-$11,600/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $4,000-$7,100/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,100/year. Washington: $4,800-$10,300/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,100/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,600-$7,100/year. South Carolina: $5,100-$9,900/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 TRIPP 33?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the TRIPP 33 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, 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 TRIPP 33.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a TRIPP 33?

Accepted Answer

When buying a TRIPP 33, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel. 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 TRIPP 33 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 TRIPP 33?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 33 has the following rig dimensions: I=40ft (foretriangle height), J=11.13ft (foretriangle base), P=41ft (mainsail luff), E=15.5ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 565.8 sq ft. Jib area: 222.6 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the TRIPP 33 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 33 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 33ft LOA, comfort ratio 14.25, capsize ratio 2.26, SA/disp 25.96. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	33 ft
LWL	28 ft
Beam	10.33 ft
Draft	7 ft/ 4.67 ft min
Displacement	6,100 lb
Ballast	2,699.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.1 kn

Iforetriangle height	40 ft
Jforetriangle base	11.13 ft
Pmainsail luff	41 ft
Emainsail foot	15.5 ft
FLforestay	11.1 ft
Mainsail	565.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	222.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	378.4 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	6	8	10	12	14	16	20
52°	5.8	6.6	6.9	7.0	7.1	7.1	7.1
60°	6.1	6.8	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.4
75°	6.3	7.0	7.3	7.5	7.6	7.7	7.8
90°	6.3	7.0	7.5	7.8	8.0	8.1	8.4
110°	5.8	6.8	7.3	7.8	8.2	8.5	9.2
120°	5.5	6.6	7.3	7.8	8.2	8.7	9.7
135°	4.9	6.1	6.9	7.4	7.9	8.4	9.8
150°	4.1	5.2	6.2	6.9	7.4	7.9	9.0
Beat VMG	3.8	4.5	4.8	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Run VMG	3.5	4.5	5.4	6.1	6.7	7.2	8.1

TRIPP 33

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Rig & Sails

Performance

ORC Performance Data(11 certificates)

Polar Diagram

Racing Ratings

Triple Number

ORC Measured

Sail Areas (ORC)

Speed Table (kn)

Pricing

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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

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