Watkins 29
The Watkins 29 is a 28.92ft masthead sloop designed by Walter Scott / Watkins and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1984 and 1988.
60 units have been built.
The Watkins 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Watkins 29 | ||
Length | 28.92 ft | ||
Beam | 10.33 ft | ||
Draft | 4 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 13.93 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 44.32 % | ||
Displ. / length | 284.18 | ||
Comfort ratio | 23.81 | ||
Capsize | 2 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
Displacement | 8800 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3900 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 370 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 215.35 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 155 sq.ft | ||
I | 36.50 ft | ||
J | 11.80 ft | ||
P | 31 ft | ||
E | 10 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Watkins Yachts | ||
Designer | Walter Scott / Watkins | ||
First built | 1984 | ||
Last built | 1988 | ||
Number built | 60 |