Elite 29
Description
The Elite 29 (also known as Elite 29 or Kirié Elite 29) is a French performance-oriented cruiser/racer designed by Philippe Briand and built by Kirié (later Jeanneau/Kirié) in France from 1983 to 1990, with approximately 200–250 hulls produced. It features a sleek, narrow-beam fiberglass hull with a fin keel and spade rudder, a fractional sloop rig optimized for speed and ease of handling, and a comfortable interior for 4–6 people (V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, enclosed head). The boat is celebrated for its lively sailing characteristics, good upwind ability, stability, and light-air efficiency in a compact, trailerable package suitable for coastal cruising, club racing, or family outings — a timeless design that influenced many later French performance cruisers.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philippe Briand |
|---|---|
| Builder | Kirié (FRA) |
| Length | 28.540 ft |
| LOA | 28.540 ft |
| LWL | 24.280 ft |
| Beam | 9.840 ft |
| Displacement | 7055 lb |
| Ballast | 2866 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.86 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.02 ft |
| p | 30.31 ft |
| e | 10.33 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.86 ft | 11.02 ft | 30.31 ft | 10.33 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Elite 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 30.31 ft - (9238 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.33 ft - (3149 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.56 ft - (9619 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 31.68 ft - (9656 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 156.38 ft² |
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Elite 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.01 ft - (9147 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.23 ft - (7995 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 190.17 ft² |
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Elite 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 35.64 ft - (10863 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.72 ft - (5401 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.61 ft - (10244 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.53 ft - (5038 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 294.61 ft² |
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Elite 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 35.64 ft - (10863 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 601.03 ft² |
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