Trifle Sloop
Description
The Trifle is a 12-foot sloop-rigged sailing dinghy designed by Fred P. Bingham and featured in his book Boat Joinery & Cabinetmaking Simplified. This design was specifically created for Adult Education programs, emphasizing accessible construction methods for amateur builders learning traditional boatbuilding techniques. Bingham, renowned for his yacht joinery expertise and author of the classic Practical Yacht Joinery, designed the Trifle as an educational project rather than a commercial production boat, with no documented production quantities since it was intended as a plans-built design for learning environments. The boat features plywood construction suitable for novice builders, a simple sloop rig configuration optimized for protected waters, and represents Bingham's philosophy of making boatbuilding accessible through clear instructional methods and manageable project complexity.
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Trifle Sloop - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
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| Foot | 5.67 ft - (1728 mm) |
| Leech | * 15.52 ft - (4730 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.04 ° |
| Diagonal | * 15.62 ft - (4761 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | 41.76 ft² |
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Trifle Sloop - GENOA
| Luff | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
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| Foot | 6 ft - (1829 mm) |
| Leech | 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 5.61 ft - (1710 mm) |
| Area | 30.86 ft² |
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