The Trident 24 is a 24.0ft fractional sloop designed by Alan F. Hill and built in fiberglass by Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) between 1960 and 1974.
250 units have been built.
The Trident 24 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Trident 24 | ||
| Length | 24 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.34 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.13 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 262.95 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.09 | ||
| Capsize | 1.87 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull triple Keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4040 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.84 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 290 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 111.35 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 148.46 sq.ft | ||
| I | 26.20 ft | ||
| J | 8.50 ft | ||
| P | 26 ft | ||
| E | 11.42 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 7 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 12 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 17 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | Alan F. Hill | ||
| First built | 1960 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 250 |