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.
Main features
| Model | Watkins 29 | ||
| Length | 28.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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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 |
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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 |
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