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Trio 80

Designer: Hans Blomstergren  ·  Builder: Trio Boats  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Trio 80

A compact and approachable sailboat, the Trio 80 is designed with entry-level and recreational sailors in mind. Built for sheltered waters and coastal cruising, this small vessel offers a forgiving and manageable sailing experience, making it a popular choice for beginners, families, and those looking for relaxed day sailing adventures. With its modest proportions, the Trio 80 is easy to trailer, launch, and handle with a small crew or even single-handed. This practicality has earned it a loyal following among sailors who value simplicity and low running costs over performance or offshore capability. The boat's design prioritizes stability and ease of use, giving newcomers the confidence to develop their skills without feeling overwhelmed. While detailed specifications are limited, the Trio 80's reputation rests largely on its accessibility and versatility as a training and leisure platform. Those researching this model will find it suits calm inland lakes, estuaries, and protected coastal waters particularly well. For buyers seeking an affordable, low-maintenance introduction to sailing or a relaxed weekend boat, the Trio 80 represents a sensible and charming option worth serious consideration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.41 ft / 8.05 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.15 ft / 6.75 m
Beam 9.19 ft / 2.80 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Displacement 6,834.33 lb / 3,100 kg
Ballast 3,086.47 lb / 1,400 kg
Headroom 5.68 ft / 1.73 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Hans Blomstergren
Builder Trio Boats
First Built 1976
Last Built 1983
Related Sailboats Tanzer 26 · Marieholm 26 · Allegro 27 · Py 26 Paceship · Ranger 26 Mull
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Performance Ratios
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 23.49
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.94
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.31
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.66
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 727.34
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 35.24
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.83
P (Mainsail Luff) 30.84
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.37
SA Fore 190.82
SA Main 129.07
How It Compares

vs. Allegro 27, Marieholm 26, Py 26 Paceship, Ranger 26 Mull, Tanzer 26

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Dimensions
LOA
Trio 80 ★
26.4 ft
Allegro 27
26.4 ft
Marieholm 26
26.3 ft
Py 26 Paceship
26.3 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
26.3 ft
Tanzer 26
26.3 ft
LWL
Trio 80 ★
22.2 ft
Allegro 27
24.0 ft
Marieholm 26
20.2 ft
Py 26 Paceship
22.5 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
21.8 ft
Tanzer 26
22.5 ft
Beam
Trio 80 ★
9.2 ft
Allegro 27
9.1 ft
Marieholm 26
7.2 ft
Py 26 Paceship
9.5 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
8.7 ft
Tanzer 26
8.7 ft
Displacement
Trio 80 ★
6 lbs
Allegro 27
6 lbs
Marieholm 26
5 lbs
Py 26 Paceship
6 lbs
Ranger 26 Mull
5 lbs
Tanzer 26
4 lbs
Ballast
Trio 80 ★
3 lbs
Allegro 27
2 lbs
Marieholm 26
2 lbs
Py 26 Paceship
2 lbs
Ranger 26 Mull
2 lbs
Tanzer 26
1 lbs
Sail Area
Trio 80 ★
—
Allegro 27
323 sq ft
Marieholm 26
291 sq ft
Py 26 Paceship
339 sq ft
Ranger 26 Mull
322 sq ft
Tanzer 26
282 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Trio 80 ★
—
Allegro 27
14.9
Marieholm 26
15.0
Py 26 Paceship
16.5
Ranger 26 Mull
15.9
Tanzer 26
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Trio 80 ★
—
Allegro 27
44.1 %
Marieholm 26
—
Py 26 Paceship
36.7 %
Ranger 26 Mull
—
Tanzer 26
44.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Trio 80 ★
23.5
Allegro 27
21.6
Marieholm 26
27.8
Py 26 Paceship
19.6
Ranger 26 Mull
22.1
Tanzer 26
16.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Trio 80 ★
1.94
Allegro 27
1.94
Marieholm 26
1.64
Py 26 Paceship
2.09
Ranger 26 Mull
1.93
Tanzer 26
2.13
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Trio 80 ★
—
Allegro 27
209
Marieholm 26
—
Py 26 Paceship
235
Ranger 26 Mull
—
Tanzer 26
170
Hull Speed
Trio 80 ★
6.3 kts
Allegro 27
6.6 kts
Marieholm 26
6.0 kts
Py 26 Paceship
6.4 kts
Ranger 26 Mull
6.3 kts
Tanzer 26
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Trio 80 ★
1.7
Allegro 27
2.3
Marieholm 26
1.6
Py 26 Paceship
2.3
Ranger 26 Mull
2.0
Tanzer 26
3.1
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