Racer to cruiser? Tripp40? 1990

[arohman]

Originally Posted by Tim francis

I’m looking at a Tripp 40 to turn into a cruiser. I don’t know much about the trip 40 or racing sailboats. I just want to cruise locally in Hawaii with the hopeful possibility to get to Central America. I’m concerned trying to take a racer cruiser and fit it as a cruiser wouldn’t be normal. The 7 ft draft is a drawback but not for Hawaii. I’ve learned that a lot of Tripp’s boats have delam issues and may not be fit for crossings. This would be my second boat and still have a lot to learn. Any advice and info on this Tripp 40 would be greatly appreciated. I’ve only got info online and talked to the owner by phone. I think I may fly from Maui to Oahu tomorrow to look at it and one other boat, a 36 standfast. Palmer Johnson. Thanks

Tim,

Did you end up buying this boat. My father bought the same boat, 32614, new and it think it was the 4th hull. Boat name originally was J.A.R.D. Loose.