About Triplefin the Boat

Triplefin is a classic Norm Cross 49’ (15m) Trimaran, custom built in ‘87.
With a beam of 26' (8m), she has more deck space than any other boat in her class.
In addition to harnessing the winds, she has been converted to full-on solar.

Features​

Power:​

• 6.3kW of solar power (more than a typical home installation)

• Two wind turbines

• 40kWh of battery storage

• 10kW inverters, and a

• 30kW dual electric motor

• All electric appliances

• Electric dive compressor

Capabilities: ​

• Cuising speed of 5 knots from sun alone

• 24 hour continuous cruising power from solar

• (and sails when we need them) 

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Accommodations:

• Three cabins with four double berths​

• Extra convertible sleeping space

• Outdoor sleeping space

• Full all-electric galley with two refrigerators

• Three heads

• Hot shower

• Air conditioning

• 40GPH reverse osmosis desalination system

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Safety

• 3D Sonar

• 24 nautical mile radar

• EPIRB emergency beacon

• Nautilus Personal Beacon

• 24/7 Satellite weather

• Life Raft

• All power systems are redundant​​​​​​​