The Whiting 29 is a 29.25ft fractional sloop designed by Paul Whiting and built in fiberglass between 1979 and 1990.
50 units have been built.
The Whiting 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Whiting 29 | ||
| Length | 29.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.85 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 46.68 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.92 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.27 | ||
| Capsize | 2.10 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.28 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3501 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.60 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 426 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 191.84 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 234 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.88 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 36 ft | ||
| E | 13 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Paul Whiting | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 50 |