Trident 24 - Rig

The 7/8ths fractional rig provides an easily handled sail plan.

The aluminium mast is well stayed with twin lowers and diamond jumper stays to stiffen the 4'6" section above the forestay attachment.

The 30-foot mast is deck-stepped in a tabernacle to ease raising and lowering. The 3'2" spreaders should be angled 6 degrees above the horizontal.

Originally booms were equipped for roller reefing. Many owners have converted to slab-reefing. Sail control lines can be led back to the cockpit if required. A few Tridents have been rigged as masthead sloops or cutters.

Rig dimensions
J = 8' 6"
I = 26' 3"

J is the base of the foretriangle measured along the deck from the forestay pin to the front of the mast.

I is normally measured from the top of the forestay to the sheerline of the adjacent deck.

Most Tridents have a tabernacle-mounted mast. This makes it easy for two people to raise and lower it safely when required.