Compass 29
6 / 160 - score 80%
The Compass 29 is a 28.83ft masthead sloop designed by Gunter Heuchmer & Don Lees and built in fiberglass by Compass Yachts Ltd. (Australia/NZ) between 1974 and 1981.
375 units have been built.
The Compass 29 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 72%
| Model | Compass 29 | ||
| Length | 28.83 ft (43%) | the closest to 30.50 ft | |
| Beam | 9.16 ft (100%) | the closest to 9.16 ft | |
| Draft | 4.25 ft | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 92%
| Sail area / displ. | 12.26 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 47.89 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 306.72 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.94 (92%) | the closest to 25.74 | |
| Capsize | 1.85 |
Hull 85%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.50 ft (85%) | the closest to 22.83 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7826 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3748 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.36 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 301 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Compass Yachts Ltd. (Australia/NZ) | ||
| Designer | Gunter Heuchmer & Don Lees | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 375 |