Chaser 29
Description
The Chaser 29 is a classic International Offshore Rule (IOR) Half Ton class racer designed by renowned American naval architect Doug Peterson, whose innovative work in the 1970s dominated competitive yacht design. It was built by Chaser Yachts Inc. in Erin, Ontario, Canada, starting in 1975, with production limited to a short run (primarily 1975–1976) before the company ceased operations and the molds were sold at auction to Bayliner, which modified the deck and coachroof to produce unauthorized variants like the Buccaneer 295 and later US Yachts models. Construction used fiberglass (FG) with a fin keel and spade rudder for a light-displacement, high-performance hull suited to racing, featuring lively handling, good upwind speed, and a masthead sloop rig.
Construction Details
| Designer | Doug Peterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chaser Yachts Inc. in Erin, Ontario, Canada |
| Length | 29.250 ft |
| LOA | 29.250 ft |
| LWL | 26.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 6600 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.25 ft |
| p | 34 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 ft | 12.25 ft | 34 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Chaser 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.69 ft - (10574 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.87 ft - (10628 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 157.79 ft² |
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Chaser 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.94 ft - (9735 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.7 ft - (8443 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.09 ft - (4295 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 225.05 ft² |
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Chaser 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.93 ft - (11561 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.64 ft - (10863 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.37 ft - (5599 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 348.38 ft² |
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Chaser 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.93 ft - (11561 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 711 ft² |
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