The Solus 29 is a 28.54ft masthead sloop designed by Bjarne Marcussen and built in fiberglass by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) since 1978.
50 units have been built.
The Solus 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
Model | Solus 29 | ||
Length | 28.54 ft | ||
Beam | 9.68 ft | ||
Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 18.13 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 46.66 % | ||
Displ. / length | 214.93 | ||
Comfort ratio | 19.62 | ||
Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 23.95 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 6614 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3086 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 398 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 239.38 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 155.89 sq.ft | ||
I | 38.86 ft | ||
J | 12.32 ft | ||
P | 34 ft | ||
E | 9.17 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 8 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 11 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 21 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) | ||
Designer | Bjarne Marcussen | ||
First built | 1978 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 50 |