Watkins 29
12 / 131 - score 77%
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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 65%
| Model | Watkins 29 | ||
| Length | 28.92 ft (63%) | the closest to 30 ft | |
| Beam | 10.33 ft (67%) | the closest to 10 ft | |
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 79%
| Sail area / displ. | 13.93 (79%) | the closest to 13.64 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 44.32 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 284.18 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.81 | ||
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull 100%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft (100%) | the closest to 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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