Edgecomb Marine Group Carrera 290
Sailboat
29′ 2″
Since 1992
Overview
- Builder
- Edgecomb Marine Group
- Model
- Carrera 290
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1992 on
- Designer
- Hakan Sodergren
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
- Hull material
- FG w/klegecell core
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 29′ 2″ (8.90 m)
- Waterline length
- 26′ 11″ (8.20 m)
- Beam
- 9′ 6″ (2.90 m)
- Displacement
- 2,950 lb (1,338 kg)
- Ballast
- 1,330 lb (603 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 438 sq ft (40.7 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 34′ 6″ (10.52 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 10′ 10″ (3.30 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 35′ 5″ (10.80 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 13′ 1″ (4.00 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 34.1
- Displacement / length
- 68
- Ballast ratio
- 45%
- Capsize screening
- 2.65
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG w/klegecell core
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.