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The
ultimate test of any dinghy is how it performs
in service. many TRINKA owners have taken the
time to write and share their experiences with
us. The following are a few examples of what they
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bought a Trinka 8 last month and am using it in
place of my Avon Rover. The Trinka is an extremely
well-crafted boat, very very pretty and wonderful
to row. Mark Johannsen builds them one at a time
at Vero Beach, FL, and has built so many for Island
Packet owners that he even stocks the IP paint so
the Trinka will match the IP hull. Mark's attention
to detail is amazing. He even puts leather on the
oars and builds a liner into the dinghy. There are
stainless rub strakes on the bottom so you do not
grind the glass when you come ashore. The rubrail
is beautifully thick and covered with canvas, and
the gunnel itself has about 5 layers of teak strips
and glass epoxied together for strength and beauty.
The teak trim is very handsome. Everything is classic
and classy, right down to the bronze oarlocks. ...
Charles 0 S/V Serenity
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We
just wanted to take the time to write and tell
you how happy we are with our Trinka 10. After
much research, I decided that a Trinka would be
the best dinghy for our cruising family. My family
and I just got back from 5 months of cruising
the Bahamas. The dinghy was towed the entire 5
months, regardless of weather conditions, which
included 2 gales. We saw many other brands of
dinghies on our cruise... Halcyon, Dyer, Fatty
Knees, etc. None of these towed well, and it was
almost unbelievable how unstable they were compared
to our Trinka. After riding in these other boats,
we can honestly state that a Trinka is much better
built.
For
2 1/2 months, the wind blew 25-30 knots. My family
includes 2 children, ages 7 and 10. We did not
hesitate when necessary to go to shore under these
conditions. I can't express the importance of
a good stable dinghy... when you are returning
to your vessel at night, with 3-4' seas, the wind
howling, with your wife and children, you don't
care what your dinghy cost. You are just glad
yours is a Trinka!
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We
are really pleased with the performance of 'Binky',
our Trinka 10. It rows like a dream, sails on
a whisper, and tows beautifully. We have yet to
put the 4hp outboard on it--because it performs
so well without it. She towed beautifully in a
30 knot following breeze in the Chesapeake, which
is noted for developing quite a chop. We had painters
on both towing eyes, and she tracked beautifully
and stayed bone dry. As we use our dinghy, the
attention to detail and T.L.C. it received during
its construction become apparent. In this day
and age, quality in a product is all too rare,
and we want you and your helpers to know how very
much we appreciate it.
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My
wife and I have been sailing for 40 years and
have recently made the switch to a Willard 40
trawler. During those years, we have had dinghys
build by Sumner, Avon, Dyer, and Fatty Knees.
None has come close to the joy of owning a Trinka.
The quality is outstanding. The Trinka is a dream
to row and sail and performs very well with a
2.3 hp outboard. My wife is thrilled with the
stability, comfort, and seaworthiness of the Trinka.
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