Cascade 29
Description
The Cascade 29 is a rugged, no-nonsense fiberglass cutter from the golden age of American sailboat design, penned by Robert A. Smith and produced by Cascade Yachts (Yacht Constructors Inc.) starting in 1961. With a fin keel and bulb for stability, it's built like a tank for bluewater reliability on a budget—narrow and efficient for shorthanded cruising, with a proven track record (multiple circumnavigations under its belt). Over 355 were built through the 1970s, emphasizing owner-finishing for customization, but that means many survivors need elbow grease on teak or plywood bits.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert A. Smith |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cascade Yachts (Yacht Constructors Inc.) |
| Length | 29.000 ft |
| LOA | 29.000 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.170 ft |
| Displacement | 7500 lb |
| Ballast | 2380 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1961 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.90 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.08 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.90 ft | 10.08 ft | 32 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Cascade 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.2 ft - (10424 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.48 ft - (10510 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 230.97 ft² |
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Cascade 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 29.83 ft - (9092 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.09 ft - (3990 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.42 ft - (8053 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.59 ft - (3533 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 172.84 ft² |
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Cascade 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 31.75 ft - (9677 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.67 ft - (3557 mm) |
| Leech | 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 99.9 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.07 ft - (3069 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 14.64 ° |
| Area | * 159.91 ft² |
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Cascade 29 - GENOA
| Luff | 35.42 ft - (10796 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 33.75 ft - (10287 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.12 ft - (4609 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.45 ° |
| Area | * 267.71 ft² |
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Cascade 29 - GENOA
| Luff | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.167 ft - (4318 mm) |
| Leech | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.46 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.15 ft - (4008 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.19 ° |
| Area | * 230.08 ft² |
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Cascade 29 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 33.5 ft - (10211 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 459 ft² |
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