Tanzer 29
Description
The Tanzer 29 is a classic Canadian sailboat designed by the French firm Joubert-Nivelt as a performance-oriented coastal cruiser/racer with a spacious beam, efficient rig, and practical layout for couples or small families. It's a small recreational fin-keel sloop known for its speed, stability in moderate conditions, and solid fiberglass build, making it suitable for club racing, weekend overnights, or day sails on lakes, bays, or near-coastal waters. The design, which shares DNA with the Tanzer 25, emphasizes balance between agility and comfort. First introduced in 1986, production began that year by Tanzer Industries in Dorion, Quebec, but the company's bankruptcy in May 1986 halted it after a limited run (around 50-60 units, based on known hull numbers).
Construction Details
| Designer | Joubert-Nivelt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tanzer Industries, Canada |
| Length | 29.000 ft |
| LOA | 29.000 ft |
| LWL | 24.250 ft |
| Beam | 10.250 ft |
| Displacement | 6500 lb |
| Ballast | 2425 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1986 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.45 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.35 ft |
| p | 33.62 ft |
| e | 10.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.45 ft | 11.35 ft | 33.62 ft | 10.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Tanzer 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 33.62 ft - (10247 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.17 ft - (3100 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.58 ft - (10540 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.78 ft - (10601 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 176.35 ft² |
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Tanzer 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.07 ft - (9775 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.84 ft - (4523 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.2 ft - (8595 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.05 ft - (3978 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 209.22 ft² |
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Tanzer 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.09 ft - (11610 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.17 ft - (5538 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.03 ft - (10982 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.03 ft - (5191 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 324.31 ft² |
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Tanzer 29 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 36.75 ft - (11201 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 549 ft² |
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Tanzer 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 38.09 ft - (11610 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.43 ft - (6227 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.43 ft - (6227 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 661 ft² |
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