Bristol Yachts Inc. 29

Sailboat 29′ Since 1966

Overview

Builder
Bristol Yachts Inc.
Model
29
Type
Sailboat
Built
1966–1971
Designer
Halsey Herreshoff
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ (8.84 m)
Waterline length
22′ 8″ (6.92 m)
Beam
9′ 2″ (2.80 m)
Displacement
8,400 lb (3,810 kg)
Ballast
3,450 lb (1,565 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
416 sq ft (38.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
36′ 2″ (11.02 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ (3.35 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 2″ (9.50 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 11″ (3.94 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.1

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

Displacement / length
321

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

Ballast ratio
41%

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

Capsize screening
1.81

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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