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US Yachts) 29

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1977–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
40.7%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
17.3
Displacement / length
277.3
Comfort ratio
19.9
Capsize screening
2.15
Hull speed
6.3 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
821
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1977–present
Designer
Douglas Peterson
Builder
US Yachts - Bayliner, Bayliner (Buccaneer, US Yachts)

Design & history

The US 29 is a slightly modified, later version of the Buccaneer 295, built by US Yachts (owned by Bayliner). The molds were later sold to Pearson Yachts, where it briefly became the Triton 30.

Variants
  • Buccaneer 295
  • Peterson 30 1/2 Ton
  • Chaser 29
  • Triton 30
Design

Hull design originally derived from the Peterson 30 1/2 Ton / Chaser 29; a slightly modified and later version of the Buccaneer 295.

Production

Built by US Yachts, which was owned by Bayliner. Later the molds were sold to Pearson Yachts, where the boat became the Triton 30 for a very short time.

Curated reference notes

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