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Triton Jouet
Designer: Carl Alberg  ·  Builder: Jouet (Fra)  ·  First built: 1965
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About the Triton Jouet

Emerging from the French boatbuilding tradition, the Triton Jouet is a compact cruising sailboat that reflects the practical, accessible design philosophy common among European production boats of its era. Built for sailors seeking a manageable and affordable entry into coastal and light offshore cruising, this vessel carries the hallmarks of a capable day-sailer and weekend cruiser that can handle varied conditions without demanding excessive crew or experience. While detailed specifications for the Triton Jouet remain limited, the boat's reputation among owners and enthusiasts suggests a sturdy, well-balanced hull suited to sheltered coastal waters and calm offshore passages. Its modest proportions make it an appealing choice for solo or short-handed sailing, and its straightforward systems are well-regarded for ease of maintenance. For prospective buyers, the Triton Jouet represents an opportunity to acquire a characterful French production boat that prioritizes practicality and seakeeping over outright performance. Those drawn to relaxed coastal exploration and simple liveability will find it worth investigating further, particularly if examples in good condition can be sourced through the European used boat market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 28.33 ft / 8.63 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.50 ft / 6.55 m
Beam 8.25 ft / 2.51 m
Max Draft 3.92 ft / 1.19 m
Displacement 6,850.00 lb / 3,107 kg
Ballast 2,900.00 lb / 1,315 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Carl Alberg
Builder Jouet (FRA)
First Built 1965
Number Built 60
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
42.34
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
307.7
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. 3.8 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.46
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.80 ft / 2.99 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 370.00 ft² / 34.37 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Universal
How It Compares

vs. Triton Aeromarine, Triton Pearson Yawl, Westsail 28

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Dimensions
LOA
Triton Jouet ★
28.3 ft
Triton Aeromarine
28.3 ft
Triton Pearson Yawl
28.3 ft
Westsail 28
28.3 ft
LWL
Triton Jouet ★
21.5 ft
Triton Aeromarine
21.6 ft
Triton Pearson Yawl
21.5 ft
Westsail 28
23.5 ft
Beam
Triton Jouet ★
8.3 ft
Triton Aeromarine
8.3 ft
Triton Pearson Yawl
8.3 ft
Westsail 28
9.6 ft
Displacement
Triton Jouet ★
6 lbs
Triton Aeromarine
7 lbs
Triton Pearson Yawl
6 lbs
Westsail 28
13 lbs
Ballast
Triton Jouet ★
2 lbs
Triton Aeromarine
Triton Pearson Yawl
3 lbs
Westsail 28
4 lbs
Sail Area
Triton Jouet ★
Triton Aeromarine
391 sq ft
Triton Pearson Yawl
395 sq ft
Westsail 28
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Triton Jouet ★
Triton Aeromarine
17.0
Triton Pearson Yawl
17.4
Westsail 28
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Triton Jouet ★
42.3 %
Triton Aeromarine
Triton Pearson Yawl
43.6 %
Westsail 28
31.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Triton Jouet ★
Triton Aeromarine
28.0
Triton Pearson Yawl
27.4
Westsail 28
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Triton Jouet ★
Triton Aeromarine
1.72
Triton Pearson Yawl
1.73
Westsail 28
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Triton Jouet ★
307
Triton Aeromarine
Triton Pearson Yawl
311
Westsail 28
464
Hull Speed
Triton Jouet ★
Triton Aeromarine
6.2 kts
Triton Pearson Yawl
6.2 kts
Westsail 28
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Triton Jouet ★
Triton Aeromarine
1.6
Triton Pearson Yawl
1.5
Westsail 28
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