Masthead Sloop · Fin w/transom hung rudder · 1981–1988
Specifications
Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
41.5%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
14.7
Displacement / length
307.6
Comfort ratio
25.8
Capsize screening
1.89
Hull speed
6.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
775
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Iron
Production
Years built
1981–1988
Units built
400
Designer
David Sadler
Builder
Sadler Yachts
Design & history
The Sadler 29 was promoted as 'unsinkable' when first introduced, featuring foam-filled interior cavities that kept it afloat and maneuverable even when completely flooded.
Notable features
Shoal draft fin keel: 1.2m/3.9'Bilge keel: 1.1m/3.61'Foam-filled interior cavities making the boat 'unsinkable'