The Tripp 36 is and competitive on the racecourse.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 29.9′, the Tripp 36 tops out around 7.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √29.9′ LWL = 7.3 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
72s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
Ballast / Displacement
46.5%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
162
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
7.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Tripp 36 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Tripp 36
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
Frers 36
Cs 36 Merlin
C&C 36
Sabre 36
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Tripp 36.
| Tripp 36 | C&C 36 | Cs 36 Merlin | First 36.7 Beneteau | Frers 36 | Sabre 36 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 |
| LWL | 29.9 | — | 29.2 | — | 29.5 | 29.3 |
| Beam | 11.3 | — | 11.5 | — | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Displacement | 9 | — | 13 | — | 10 | 13 |
| Ballast | 4 | — | 5 | — | 5 | 5 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 608 | — | — | 610 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 72 | 132 | 126 | — | 93 | 144 |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 17.7 | — | — | 17.5 |
| Bal/Disp | 46.5 | — | 43.0 | — | 49.5 | — |
| Comfort | — | — | 24.9 | — | — | 25.9 |
| Capsize | — | — | 1.96 | — | — | 1.91 |
| Hull Speed | — | — | 7.2 | — | — | 7.3 |