The Olson 29 is a 29.67ft fractional sloop designed by George Olson and built in fiberglass by Pacific Boat Works since 1984.
25 units have been built.
The Olson 29 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
Model | Olson 29 | ||
Length | 29.67 ft | ||
Beam | 9.33 ft | ||
Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 24.93 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 54.17 % | ||
Displ. / length | 77.28 | ||
Comfort ratio | 10.09 | ||
Capsize | 2.44 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 27.50 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
Displacement | 3600 lbs | ||
Ballast | 1950 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.03 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 365 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 187 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 186.88 sq.ft | ||
I | 34 ft | ||
J | 11 ft | ||
P | 32.50 ft | ||
E | 11.50 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 9 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 | Pacific Boat Works | ||
Designer | George Olson | ||
First built | 1984 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 25 |