Seafarer 29 Keel and CB Models
Description
The Seafarer 29 is a classic American racer-cruiser sailboat designed by McCurdy & Rhodes as an International Offshore Rule (IOR) Half Ton class contender and built by Seafarer Yachts in Huntington, New York, USA. Produced from 1972 to around 1980 (exact totals unclear, but ~100+ hulls estimated across variants), it features a fiberglass monohull with wood trim, a Bermuda-rigged masthead sloop, spooned raked stem, reverse transom, and skeg-hung rudder for balanced tracking. Available in two main variants—a fixed fin keel for deeper-water performance and a keel/centerboard (CB) model for shallow-draft versatility—the design balances speed (moderate SA/D for responsive handling in 10–20 knots) with cruising comfort (sleeps 5 in a V-berth forward, U-shaped settee-to-double in the saloon, quarter berth aft, starboard galley with two-burner stove/sink, and port head). Two deck styles were offered: the standard "trunk cabin" and the sleeker "Futura" with a raised, sloping cabin integrating into the foredeck. A specialized Half Ton racing version optimized for IOR rules was also produced.
Construction Details
| Designer | McCurdy and Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Builder | Seafarer Yachts |
| Length | 28.760 ft |
| LOA | 28.700 ft |
| LWL | 21.250 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 6610 lb |
| Ballast | 2560 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1972 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.50 ft |
| p | 28.50 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.50 ft | 11.50 ft | 28.50 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Seafarer 29 Keel and CB Models - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.75 ft - (9068 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.87 ft - (9104 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 142.34 ft² |
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Seafarer 29 Keel and CB Models - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 28.34 ft - (8638 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.42 ft - (4700 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.32 ft - (7413 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.23 ft - (4033 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 187.39 ft² |
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Seafarer 29 Keel and CB Models - GENOA
| Luff | * 33.65 ft - (10257 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.73 ft - (5709 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.49 ft - (9598 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 290.19 ft² |
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Seafarer 29 Keel and CB Models - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 33.65 ft - (10257 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 592.07 ft² |
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Seafarer 29 Keel and CB Models - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 18.43 ft - (5617 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.76 ft - (4499 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.9 ft - (2103 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | 63.58 ft² |
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Seafarer 29 Keel and CB Models - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 10.92 ft - (3328 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.04 ft - (3060 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.68 ft - (5389 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 9.1 ft - (2774 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | 49.7 ft² |
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