Farallon 29 (Golden Gate 30, Bidega 30, Bay Island 30)
Description
The Farallon 29 (also known as the Golden Gate 30, Bidega 30, or Bay Island 30) is a classic fiberglass masthead sloop designed by Chuck Burns and built by Farallon Plastics (later East Bay Boatworks) in California from 1975 to the early 1980s. As a West Coast staple, it was offered in various stages of construction for home finishers, emphasizing trailerable cruising with a heavy long keel for stability and shallow-water versatility. Around 50–100 hulls were produced, many customized for coastal or Bay Area racing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Chuck Burns |
|---|---|
| Builder | Farallon Plastics |
| Length | 29.480 ft |
| LOA | 29.480 ft |
| LWL | 22.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.420 ft |
| Displacement | 8420 lb |
| Ballast | 3800 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 11.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 12 ft | 32 ft | 11.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Farallon 29 (Golden Gate 30, Bidega 30, Bay Island 30) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.31 ft - (10153 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.55 ft - (10226 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 186 ft² |
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Farallon 29 (Golden Gate 30, Bidega 30, Bay Island 30) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.12 ft - (9485 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.93 ft - (4855 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.96 ft - (8217 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.8 ft - (4206 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 214.71 ft² |
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Farallon 29 (Golden Gate 30, Bidega 30, Bay Island 30) - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.95 ft - (11262 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.41 ft - (5916 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.72 ft - (10583 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 332.56 ft² |
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Farallon 29 (Golden Gate 30, Bidega 30, Bay Island 30) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 36.95 ft - (11262 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.99 ft - (10360 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 549 ft² |
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Farallon 29 (Golden Gate 30, Bidega 30, Bay Island 30) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 21.39 ft - (6520 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.01 ft - (2746 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.52 ft - (5340 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.2 ft - (2195 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 77 ft² |
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