1992 1992 Tripp 47

Step aboard and you can feel this Tripp 47 was drawn by a sailor who loves to drive a boat hard, but live comfortably between races. The long, clean side decks and low coachroof make moving forward with a sail in your arms feel easy and secure, and the deep cockpit gives you that “in” the boat sensation when the breeze is up. Down below, the layout gives plenty of real sea berths, a proper nav station, and enough storage to keep a racing crew or cruising family organized for a long weekend or longer passage. It’s a boat that still turns heads under sail and doesn’t feel dated when you’re living aboard.

A Tripp 47 is a smart choice for waters where conditions can swing from light-air afternoons to punchy, stacked-up chop. The powerful hull form and moderate displacement let you slip along efficiently in the lulls, yet the deep fin keel and balanced rudder give you real grip and control when it pipes up. Generous tankage and a practical interior mean you can stay out for a long coastal loop or overnight race without feeling stripped down. On crowded starting lines or busy fairways, the responsive helm and predictable manners make boat handling less stressful, whether you’re short-t handed or sailing with a full crew.