The J29 fr is a 29.5ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1982 and 1987.
298 units have been built.
The J29 fr is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | J29 fr | ||
| Length | 29.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 11 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.60 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 23.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 157.14 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.23 | ||
| Capsize | 2.50 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.60 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 453 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 201.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 252.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35 ft | ||
| J | 11.50 ft | ||
| P | 38.80 ft | ||
| E | 13 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 | J Boats | ||
| Designer | Johnstone | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 298 |