Bravura Yachts Sportster 29

Sailboat 29′ 11″ Since 2001

Overview

Builder
Bravura Yachts
Model
Sportster 29
Type
Sailboat
Built
2001 on
Designer
Leif Beiley
Hull
Fin Keel w/bulb
Hull material
Composite
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 11″ (9.11 m)
Waterline length
25′ 10″ (7.86 m)
Beam
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)
Displacement
4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Ballast
1,800 lb (816 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
519 sq ft (48.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
43′ (13.11 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ (3.05 m)
P (mainsail luff)
41′ 8″ (12.70 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
32.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
104

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
45%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.39

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
Composite

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.