Bristol Yachts Inc. 29.9

Sailboat 29′ 11″ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Bristol Yachts Inc.
Model
29.9
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977–1986
Designer
Halsey Herreshoff
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 11″ (9.11 m)
Waterline length
24′ (7.32 m)
Beam
10′ 2″ (3.11 m)
Displacement
8,650 lb (3,924 kg)
Ballast
3,600 lb (1,633 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
405 sq ft (37.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ 6″ (11.43 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 3″ (3.43 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ (9.75 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 3″ (3.43 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.4

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

Displacement / length
279

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
1.99

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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