Finnsailer 29
Description
The Finnsailer 29 is a compact, seaworthy motorsailer designed by Angus Primrose (British naval architect known for robust, practical cruisers like the Finnrose series). It was built by Fiskars Oy AB (a Finnish company that briefly produced yachts in the 1970s–1980s) starting around 1970, with production likely into the early 1980s (exact hull count not widely documented, but estimates suggest 50–100+ built, as it's a common sight in Northern European waters). This is a heavy, traditional long-keel boat optimized for North Sea/Baltic conditions—strong, stable, and comfortable for coastal or light offshore cruising, with a focus on motoring in calms (hence "motorsailer" label) but capable under sail. It has a classic fishing-boat-inspired hull (flared bow, cruiser stern), protected cockpit, and spacious interior for its size (often aft cabin layout, good headroom, berths for 4–6). Owners describe it as "very seaworthy and comfortable," with excellent tracking and motion in rough water, though it's not a lightweight racer—more of a steady, reliable cruiser (some call it "built for the North Sea" after consulting local fishermen).
Construction Details
| Designer | Angus Primrose |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fiskars Oy AB (Finnland) |
| Length | 29.000 ft |
| LOA | 29.250 ft |
| LWL | 26.170 ft |
| Beam | 9.160 ft |
| Displacement | 8960 lb |
| Ballast | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.53 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.17 ft |
| p | 26.57 ft |
| e | 10.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.53 ft | 10.17 ft | 26.57 ft | 10.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Finnsailer 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 26.57 ft - (8099 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.02 ft - (8540 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.23 ft - (8605 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 143.78 ft² |
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Finnsailer 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 24.99 ft - (7617 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.64 ft - (4157 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.43 ft - (6532 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.69 ft - (3563 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 146.06 ft² |
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Finnsailer 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 29.67 ft - (9043 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.57 ft - (5051 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 226.21 ft² |
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Finnsailer 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 29.67 ft - (9043 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18.31 ft - (5581 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.31 ft - (5581 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 462 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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