Hunter 29.5
Description
The Hunter 29.5 is an American recreational sailboat designed as a comfortable coastal cruiser and capable racer-cruiser, offering a spacious interior and easy handling for its size. Designed by Rob Mazza and the Hunter Design Team, it was built by Hunter Marine (now Marlow-Hunter) in the United States from 1994 to 1997. During this 4-year production run, approximately 200–300 units were constructed, based on resale market data and Hunter's production trends for similar mid-size models (e.g., the Hunter 30 had ~500 built); exact figures are not publicly detailed by the builder. It's constructed of fiberglass with a solid hull and balsa-cored deck, featuring a wing keel option for shallow-water access and a spade rudder for responsive steering. The design emphasizes livability with a wide beam and Hunter's "easy sailing" features like a traveler and optional furling systems.
Construction Details
| Designer | Rob Mazza |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 29.500 ft |
| LWL | 27.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 7500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.33 ft |
| p | 36.33 ft |
| e | 12.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 ft | 10.33 ft | 36.33 ft | 12.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hunter 29.5 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36.33 ft - (11073 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.79 ft - (11518 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.06 ft - (11601 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 237.99 ft² |
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Hunter 29.5 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 33.25 ft - (10135 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.92 ft - (3938 mm) |
| Leech | 30.33 ft - (9245 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.78 ft - (3591 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.33 ° |
| Area | * 195.88 ft² |
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Hunter 29.5 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 105.13 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.86 ft - (3310 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.6 ° |
| Area | * 179.11 ft² |
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Hunter 29.5 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.58 ft - (3834 mm) |
| Leech | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 113.46 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.72 ft - (3572 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.41 ° |
| Area | * 193.38 ft² |
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Hunter 29.5 - GENOA
| Luff | 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 134.66 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.91 ft - (4240 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.05 ° |
| Area | * 227.81 ft² |
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Hunter 29.5 - GENOA
| Luff | 33.75 ft - (10287 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 32.167 ft - (9805 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 154.6 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.97 ft - (4868 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.15 ° |
| Area | * 269.49 ft² |
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Hunter 29.5 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.75 ft - (5410 mm) |
| Leech | 31.75 ft - (9677 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 453 ft² |
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