Yacht Constructors Inc./Cascade Yachts Cascade 29
Sailboat
29′
Since 1961
Overview
- Builder
- Yacht Constructors Inc./Cascade Yachts
- Model
- Cascade 29
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1961 on
- Designer
- Robert A. Smith
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Cutter
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 29′ (8.84 m)
- Waterline length
- 24′ (7.32 m)
- Beam
- 8′ 2″ (2.50 m)
- Displacement
- 7,500 lb (3,402 kg)
- Ballast
- 2,380 lb (1,080 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 434 sq ft (40.4 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 36′ (10.97 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 10′ 8″ (3.26 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 32′ (9.75 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 14′ (4.27 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 18.1
- Displacement / length
- 242
- Ballast ratio
- 32%
- Capsize screening
- 1.68
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
- Iron
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.