Northwind 29
Description
The Northwind 29 (Paceship) is a classic fiberglass masthead sloop designed by the renowned Canadian firm Cuthbertson & Cassian (C&C) and built by Paceship Yachts Ltd. in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada, from 1969 to 1972. A total of 104 units were produced, making it a moderately common entry-level cruiser from the era. It features a keel/centerboard hull with a spade rudder for adjustable draft (shallow for trailering/beaching, deep for upwind performance) and balanced handling, ideal for coastal daysailing or short overnights for 2-4 aboard. The interior includes a V-berth forward, convertible settees in the saloon, compact galley, and portable head under ~6' headroom. Auxiliary power was a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline inboard (30 hp).
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | Paceship Yachts (Canada) |
| Length | 28.800 ft |
| LOA | 28.800 ft |
| LWL | 22.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.167 ft |
| Displacement | 6600 lb |
| Ballast | 3180 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.750 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.083 ft |
| Year Built | 1969 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.50 ft |
| p | 30.50 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.50 ft | 11.50 ft | 30.50 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Northwind 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.91 ft - (9726 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.22 ft - (9821 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 180.22 ft² |
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Northwind 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 29.09 ft - (8867 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.33 ft - (4673 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.09 ft - (7647 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.22 ft - (4029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 192.26 ft² |
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Northwind 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 34.55 ft - (10531 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.66 ft - (5688 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.41 ft - (9879 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 298.01 ft² |
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Northwind 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 34.55 ft - (10531 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 608 ft² |
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