Hughes 29
6 / 50 - score 63%
The Hughes 29 is a 29.33ft masthead sloop designed by Howard Hughes and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1975.
190 units have been built.
The Hughes 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Hughes 29 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 79%
| Model | Hughes 29 | ||
| Length | 29.33 ft (68%) | the closest to 28.50 ft | |
| Beam | 8.17 ft (90%) | the closest to 8.25 ft | |
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 35%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.08 (8%) | the closest to 14.73 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 46.15 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 238.50 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.58 (62%) | the closest to 25.51 | |
| Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull 89%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23 ft (89%) | the closest to 23.25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 349 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 183.15 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 166.10 sq.ft | ||
| I | 33.30 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 30.20 ft | ||
| E | 11 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 12 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 20 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Howard Hughes | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 190 |
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