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The Trident 24 is the result of many years experience of both cruising and racing by the builder and designer. The conception was to produce a triple purpose yacht to suit all tastes, ie, centre-board, bilge keel and fin keel, using the same basic hull mould, thus keeping building costs to a minimum. A 40% ballast ratio is achieved with all three types. Even at first glance it is easy to see that the balanced hull form and practical lines give excellent sea-keeping qualities, allowing the yacht to slip through the water with minimum resistance. An outline drawing of the Trident 24 is given in the Trident Plan.
This will be appreciated by the owner whether they be a racing or cruising enthusiast. For the racing person it means being up with the leaders and for the cruising person, going further in a given time. In either case it spells additional pleasure for the Trident 24 owner.
The centre-board version of the Trident 24 has many friends who appreciate a yacht capable of serious open sea work, combined with the ability to take advantage of shallow moorings in these days of crowded anchorages, and also to explore shallow river reaches. The centre-board case is moulded integrally with the hull, thus obviating the leakage problems so often found in many wooden boats. The centre-board is a mild steel, shot blasted galvanised plate, raised by a winch mounted in the cockpit. The draft with centre-board down is 5' 9" (1.75m) and with plate up 2' 1" (0.635m). The rudder is hinged and can be raised.
The bilge keel version retains the same shallow draft advantages of the centre-board version, with the added ability of remaining upright when aground. This is invaluable on tidal moorings or at overnight anchorages, allowing peaceful nights aground. The draft of this version is 2' 6" (0.762m). A shallow but wide rudder is fitted in order to keep within the draft limitation.
The fin keel version has a draft of 3' 8" (1.11m) especially appeals to the racing enthusiast or JOG aspirant. She is a dry, weather-kindly boat, even under the worst conditions, with really excellent windward qualities. Racing, she is always up with the leaders and with her proven seaworthiness and sailing ability, she is ideal for serious cruising, getting you there quickly and safely.
The laborious testing and open sea trials were finalised long ago, since when many Trident 24s have been produced, and are giving satisfaction and enjoyment to owners of all types. Many single handed Channel Crossings have been made and long cruises undertaken some under adverse conditions. An Atlantic crossing was made recently.
The Trident 24 has more than proved its sea worthiness and reliability. You will enjoy your sailing more by knowing that you have a really safe, sea worthy yacht. We appreciate that your safety demands the best and that safety in sailing is a serious business.
The non-slip patterned decks are remarkably free and uncluttered, allowing easy and safe passage fore and aft. In bad weather conditions there is always a hand hold or rail handy, just where it is wanted. The sail plan shows a simple Bermudan sloop rig with roller reefing mainsail, that can be easily handled by one man in most weather conditions. Below you will be amazed at the spaciousness of the accommodation, the result of a great amount of planning, and ingenuity that has gone into every detail to ensure your utmost comfort. That is why she gives the impression of a compact luxury yacht being much larger than the actual size. Sleeping is arranged tor four persons in two separate cabins, with separate toilet facilities, sliding and folding doors giving absolute privacy to the occupants. Ample locker space is provided above and below the berths.
This has received more than its fair share of attention and this has ensured a practical layout with every amenity required for comfortable living awake or asleep. At moorings the cockpit is large enough to give ample lounging space in the open air whilst below there is room for four persons to eat, sleep and move around freely. The forward cabin has two 5' 10" (1.78m) berths with cave lockers below, while lockers also run the full length just under the side decks. A fore-hatch above opens direct to deck and two windows are arranged in the coach roof sides. Aft of this is a sea type WC to port with hanging space and shelves to starboard. The toilet compartment s completely closed off by the forecastle and saloon doors, the latter being of the sliding type. The saloon is 7' 0" long (2.13m) and settee berths are arranged each side with the feet recessed under the worktops. The berths are a generous 7' 0" x 26" (2.13m x 0.66m). Lockers are arranged under the berths and also full length just under the side decks.
At the aft end port is a table and under this is a stainless steel sink with a fresh water pump positioned close to the aft bulkhead. To starboard is the galley with equipment to owner's choice. Behind the galley are the crockery and utensil racks. A folding table is positioned, in the centre of the saloon, in the Trident 24 drop-keel version the table fits on the centre board case. Four large windows in the coach roof sides give ample light and the ability to see what is going on outside. For ventilation a permanent ventilator is moulded into the fore end of the coach roof, Two steps lead up to the self-draining cockpit with a sliding hatch overhead. When fitted, a petrol or diesel engine is positioned under the step. The cockpit has full depth lockers arranged each side with access through hatches under the side slatted seats. The seats and hatches come away together as a unit. A spacious bosun's locker extends full width aft with two large hatches for access. Calor gas bottles, warps, fenders, etc, are stowed in this compartment. Boat keeping is as easy as housekeeping in a Trident 24 with its formica surfaced worktops, fitted mahogany furniture and upholstery.
The decor is pleasant and restful with bulkheads painted and cabin sides and overhead in stippled plastic that requires no subsequent painting, or maintenance. A damp cloth soon brings everything clean again.
The one-piece moulded hulls and superstructures are built to Lloyd's requirements for glass fibre yachts. and are moulded under ideal and most stringent conditions. Our highly skilled staff of moulders and shipwrights take meticulous care to ensure perfection. Lloyd's surveyors regularly visit the works to rnake their inspections during all stages of moulding. The building shops are heated and insulated to ensure correct temperature and humidity control necessary for precision glass fibre moulding. Lloyd's regulations and survey, plus our own rigid adherence to correct moulding techniques, is the Trident 24 owner’s guarantee of the best possible troubIe-free yachting for many years to come.
With mainsail and jib the Trident 24 carries 245 sq ft (22.76 sq m) of terylene sail and with a Genoa of 290 sq ft (26.94 sq m). This places her in a useful racing category. Roller reefing gear is provided for the mainsail and a winch each side of the cockpit coamings takes care of the jib sheet leads. The full sail configuration is shown in the Sail Plan.
The impersonal appearance so often associated with glass fibre construction is overcome in the Trident 24 by the judicial use of teak mouldings. Glass fibre moulding lends itself to the most graceful curves and every advantage has been taken to make the yacht harmonious and pleasing to the eye. You will always be a proud owner, with a Trident 24.