The Tripp 33 is and competitive on the racecourse.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.1 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 28.0′, the Tripp 33 tops out around 7.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √28.0′ LWL = 7.1 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
81s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
Ballast / Displacement
44.3%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
124
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
7.1kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
6lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Tripp 33 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Tripp 33
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
Hobie 33
Santa Cruz 33
X 332
Raider 33
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Tripp 33.
| Tripp 33 | Hobie 33 | Raider 33 | Santa Cruz 33 | Soverel 33 1983 | X 332 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.0 |
| LWL | 28.0 | 30.5 | 27.0 | 28.0 | 30.4 | 28.9 |
| Beam | 10.3 | 8.0 | 10.6 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| Displacement | 6 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
| Ballast | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 428 | 553 | 476 | 538 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 81 | 93 | 149 | 111 | — | 117 |
| SA/Disp | — | 27.3 | 18.6 | 20.9 | 26.8 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 44.3 | 47.5 | 39.4 | 42.9 | 48.3 | 41.4 |
| Comfort | — | 12.4 | 24.1 | 17.1 | 11.8 | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.02 | 1.94 | 2.09 | 2.45 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.4 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.4 | — |