Question 1

What are the specs of the TRIPP 38?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 38 has the following specifications: 38ft LOA, 12.33ft beam, 7.08ft draft, 10,500lb displacement, 5,800.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the TRIPP 38 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Holby Marine/Mark Lindsay, designed by William Tripp III, first built in 1989.

Question 3

Is the TRIPP 38 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 38 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 16.83, 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 38?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 38 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 22.5, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 139.75, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a TRIPP 38?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a TRIPP 38 is estimated at $2.3K – $6.1K. 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 38 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the TRIPP 38 (38ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.3K – $6.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 38ft boat: Florida: $6,800-$18,200/year. California: $6,400-$16,000/year. Massachusetts: $4,800-$10,600/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,800-$13,300/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,600-$8,200/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,200/year. Washington: $5,500-$11,900/year. Michigan: $2,700-$5,900/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,200/year. South Carolina: $5,900-$11,400/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $31K 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 38?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the TRIPP 38 (38ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,800-$18,200/year. California: $6,400-$16,000/year. Massachusetts: $4,800-$10,600/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,800-$13,300/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,600-$8,200/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,200/year. Washington: $5,500-$11,900/year. Michigan: $2,700-$5,900/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,200/year. South Carolina: $5,900-$11,400/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 38?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the TRIPP 38 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, 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 38.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a TRIPP 38?

Accepted Answer

When buying a TRIPP 38, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck. 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 38 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 38?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 38 has the following rig dimensions: I=50ft (foretriangle height), J=14.2ft (foretriangle base), P=44ft (mainsail luff), E=14.4ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 697.1 sq ft. Jib area: 355 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the TRIPP 38 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The TRIPP 38 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 38ft LOA, comfort ratio 16.83, capsize ratio 2.26, SA/disp 22.5. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	38 ft
LWL	32.25 ft
Beam	12.33 ft
Draft	7.08 ft
Displacement	10,500 lb
Ballast	5,800.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.6 kn

Iforetriangle height	50 ft
Jforetriangle base	14.2 ft
Pmainsail luff	44 ft
Emainsail foot	14.4 ft
FLforestay	14.2 ft
Mainsail	697.1 sq ft
Jib (100%)	355 sq ft
Spinnaker	603.5 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	20	24
52°	4.5	6.0	6.8	7.2	7.4	7.5	7.6	7.7	7.7
60°	4.8	6.2	7.0	7.4	7.6	7.7	7.8	7.9	7.9
75°	5.0	6.4	7.1	7.5	7.8	8.0	8.1	8.3	8.4
90°	4.9	6.3	7.0	7.5	7.8	8.1	8.3	8.7	8.9
110°	4.5	6.0	7.1	7.6	8.1	8.5	8.8	9.4	10.0
120°	4.3	5.9	6.9	7.5	8.0	8.4	8.9	10.1	11.3
135°	3.8	5.3	6.4	7.2	7.7	8.1	8.6	9.9	12.9
150°	3.1	4.4	5.6	6.5	7.2	7.6	8.0	8.9	10.9
Beat VMG	2.9	4.0	4.7	5.2	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.6
Run VMG	2.7	3.9	4.8	5.6	6.3	6.9	7.4	8.1	9.5

TRIPP 38

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Performance

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Racing Ratings

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Sail Areas (ORC)

Speed Table (kn)

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