Beneteau 29
Description
The Beneteau First 29 is a classic fractional sloop designed by Jean Berret and built by Beneteau in France from 1976 to 1980. As an early icon in Beneteau's performance-oriented First line, it was designed for IOR 3/4-ton racing while doubling as a capable coastal cruiser, emphasizing speed, stability, and simplicity in a lightweight fiberglass hull. Approximately 100–150 units were produced, many still racing in vintage fleets or serving as affordable family day sailors. Variants include a shoal-draft keel (4.92 ft) for shallower waters and basic vs. equipped interiors.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jean Berret |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 29.500 ft |
| LOA | 29.500 ft |
| LWL | 24.080 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 6834 lb |
| Ballast | 2866 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.84 ft |
| p | 31.66 ft |
| e | 10.76 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.75 ft | 11.84 ft | 31.66 ft | 10.76 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31.66 ft - (9650 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.76 ft - (3280 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.78 ft - (9991 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.08 ft - (10083 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 173.93 ft² |
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Beneteau 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 30.89 ft - (9415 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.7 ft - (4785 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.8 ft - (8169 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.62 ft - (4151 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 210.36 ft² |
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Beneteau 29 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.68 ft - (11180 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.14 ft - (5834 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.47 ft - (10506 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.76 ft - (5413 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 325.71 ft² |
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Beneteau 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.68 ft - (11180 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.31 ft - (6495 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.31 ft - (6495 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 664 ft² |
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Beneteau 29 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 21.24 ft - (6474 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.87 ft - (2704 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.43 ft - (5313 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.97 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.1 ft - (2164 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 75.37 ft² |
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