Roberts 29
Description
The Bruce Roberts 29 is a real sailboat design from the renowned Australian naval architect, introduced in the 1970s as an affordable, owner-buildable pocket cruiser for family coastal sailing or modest offshore passages, with examples constructed worldwide in fiberglass, steel, or aluminum emphasizing simplicity and seaworthiness. Measuring approximately 29 feet LOA with a beam of around 9 feet 6 inches, shoal draft of 4 feet on a long keel, and displacement of about 10,000 pounds including ballast, this cutter-rigged sloop features a sail area of roughly 400-450 square feet for 5-6.5 knot performance in moderate winds, powered by a 15- to 25-horsepower diesel auxiliary, and offers cozy accommodations for up to six berths with a galley, head, and basic tankage for weekend autonomy. While not as prolific as the Spray 28 or 31 (with fewer than 50 known builds), it's praised for solid bluewater potential when well-fitted out, as discussed in sailing forums and evidenced by used listings and sales videos. Detailed plans remain available via sites like finelineboatplans.com for those interested in custom construction.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.33 ft |
| p | 31.50 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.42 ft | 11.33 ft | 31.50 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
Roberts 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.07 ft - (10080 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.31 ft - (10153 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 194.95 ft² |
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Roberts 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.28 ft - (9534 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.88 ft - (4535 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.4 ft - (8352 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.03 ft - (3972 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 203.85 ft² |
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Roberts 29 - GENOA
| Luff | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.2 ft - (5547 mm) |
| Leech | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.87 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.98 ft - (5176 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.23 ° |
| Area | * 305.68 ft² |
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Roberts 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.14 ft - (11320 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.19 ft - (5544 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.07 ft - (10689 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 315.72 ft² |
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Roberts 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.14 ft - (11320 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.39 ft - (6215 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.39 ft - (6215 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 643.69 ft² |
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