Technical Info Bulletins - Trintella Vriendenkring

TI No. 1 Guidelines for Trintella sail logo and brand stickers

This information bulletin works as a guideline for applying and supplying the Trintella sailing emblem for the mainsail, and brand and type stickers that can be placed on the hull and doghouse (with the A and C series).

TI. No. 2 Diesel bug and how to prevent it.

Due to changes in the composition of diesel fuel, it became more susceptible to the growth of micro-organisms. This increases the risk of engine failure. This TI discusses the causes and consequences and provides practical tips on prevention. It also pays attention to the new generation of fuels, such as GTL and HVO Fuels

TI No. 3 - Marine engine – Renewal or overhaul

Engines in the first generation of Trintella yachts are hard at work for many years. The question is if the diesel engine should be replaced or overhauled. After a short introduction discussing the causes of procedures, this TIB delves into the considerations. Attached are stories of four Trintella la and lll owners who share their experience. The article is in Dutch. Please use Google translate for English.

TI No. 4 - Rudderblade repair

Polyester rudder blades can become susceptible to water damage over time, due to their construction and dynamic load. Frost periods while stored outside in winter can often be the cause of delamination or rips in the blades. This TIB describes the best practice for repairing rudder blades of a llla. An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for this Dutch version.

TI No. 5 - Teakdeck – maintenance and refit

This TIB describes the important issues of maintaining a teak deck, and how partial or complete renovations can be completed. The TIB is based on specialised literature as well as personal and well documented experiences from fellow sailors. An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for this Dutch version.

TI No. 6 - Chain plate and rigging – Preventive maintenance and refit

This TIB describes the best practice for replacing a broken chain plate with a Trintella IV. To prevent dismasting and unsafe situations, it is important to check the standing rigging and chain plates and pay attention to the status of it.

TI No. 7 - Installation of a bow thruster

Manoeuvering longkeelers such as the older generation of Trintellas, requires a lot of agility from the sailor. A bow thruster can offer a solution and is a welcome tool for many owners. This TI describes a best practice of an installation in a Trintella llla. The article is in Dutch. Please use Google translate for English.

TI No 8 Paint and clear varnish systems for Trintel and Trintella Classics yachts.

A properly applied paint and clear varnish system is important to the preservation of our ships. Especially the Trintel and Trintella Classics. This TI discusses the different systems and products and gives best practices of owners. The article is in Dutch. Please use Google translate for English.

TI No. 9 - Windscreen refit for Trintella flush deck series and 42

This TIB describes the best practice for overhauling the fixed windscreen of a Trintella 38. The article is in Dutch. Please use Google translate for English.

TI No. 10 Mast lowering system

Installing a mast lowering system enhances the sailing area. This TI gives an example of the application and operation of a system on a IIa. It also gives practical tips for installing a new system. The article is in Dutch, an English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for English.

TI No. 11 - ZW scoringsystem

Many Trintalla yachts often take part in regattas with their associations and then have to deal with the so-called ZW-scoring.Our standpoint regarding the ZW is outlined and the most well-known ZW scores are given. The data are based on regatta experience in Dutch waters. The article is in Dutch, an English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for English.

TI No. 12 - Guardrail refit Tr. 38

This information describes the best practice approach of how to change the guardrail including stanchions and stanchion sockets on a Trintella 38.

The article is in Dutch, an English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for English.

TI No. 13 Modification Cockpit drainage TR. 38

This information describes the best practice approach of how to improve the cockpit drainage of a Trintalla 38.

An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for this Dutch version.

TI No. 14 - New Mast for the Trintella 42

After losing the mast by beiing hit by the Pegasusbridge in Normandie the Tr.42. Double Dutch needed a new mast. You read here project description how the new mast has been realised. An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for this Dutch version.

TI No. 15 Reading list – yacht refits

Be inspired for bigger or smaller refits on your Trintella? This TI Bulletin outlines some book tips.

An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for this Dutch version.

TI No. 16 Registration and Documents

This information presents an overview of the sheer amount of documentation necessary to sail, build, or own a yacht nationally and/or internationally.
An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for this Dutch version.

TI No. 17 Installation electric winches Tr 38

This bulletin gives you a best practice example of the replacement of the standard sheet winches by electric ones on a Trintella 38. An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for this Dutch version.

TI. No. 18 Yacht service companies and timber yards – Classics

An overview of yacht service companies and timber yards in the Netherlands that are specialized in repair and restoration projects for Polyclassics with a lot of woodwork and/or solid wooden boats. An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for this Dutch version.

TI No. 19 Authenticity and Trintella sailing yachts.

What makes a sailing yacht a real Trintella? In the shipyard’s history, many different Trintella lookalikes have appeared on the market. This TI will pay attention to the aspects that are connected to a Trintella’s authenticity.

TI. No. 20 Making a half scale model.

This TI-brochure shows you in detail how to make an half scale model of an Trintella Ia. THe article is in Dutch. An English translation is in progress. Please use Google translate for English.

TI No. 21 The making of a full model.

A simple description with a lot of pictures of the building of a full model of a Trintel I. The article is in Dutch, so please use Google translate for English.

TI No. 22 The making of bronze yardnumber plates.

In this Ti bulletin the proces of bronze casting is showed that is used for reproducting the origanal yardnumer plates. The article is in Dutch so please use Googgle translate for English.

TI No. 23 Repair cockpit shield TrI en Ia

The wooden cockpit shield of the Trintella l en la can be vulnerable when bad maintened. In this TI a few examples of practice find outs by owners are showed how to deal with this problem. The article is in Dutch so please use Google tranlate for English.

TI No. 24 The making of a 3D printed full model.

In this TI. a desciption is given how to make a full model of a Trintel or Trintella with the ue of 3D technics. The article is in Dutch so please you Google translate for English.

TI No. 25 Mudflat leggs for Trintella III

Mudflat enthusiasts George and Anuschka Postma missed the tidal flats and have equipped their Trintella III (Lola) with mudflat legs. George and Anuschka have documented their experiences and are eager to share it with the Trintella community. Dutch only.

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