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Puma 29

Masthead Sloop · Fin With Rudder On Skeg · 1979–1981

An Angus Primrose-designed masthead sloop with a high sail area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance

Designed by Angus Primrose, built by Nao Glass.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin With Rudder On Skeg

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a beamy beam gives 20 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 20
CoastalBluewater

2.16 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.16
LightHeavy

246 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 246
EasygoingPowered-up

23.4 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 23.4
TenderStiff

40% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.

Ballast 40%

Powered-up and quick to accelerate — this one likes to sail.

The record

Full specifications

The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
40.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
23.4
Displacement / length
246.2
Comfort ratio
19.7
Capsize screening
2.16
Hull speed
6.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
893
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1979–1981
Designer
Angus Primrose
Builder
Nao Glass, Puma Yachts (Nao-Glass)

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Hunter Boats Horizon 309.14 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA David Thomas-designed fractional sloop with twin keels, offered in kit form for versatile shoal-water cruising
Ultimate Canal Boat Cruising (36 hours in Bruges)0:39from Gone with the Wynns
Ranger Yachts 29 (Mull)8.71 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA 1970s masthead sloop with a skeg-hung rudder, offering a balanced 1.98 capsize screening for coastal cruising
EP#328 San Diego Sailing with Justin14:43from Sailing Into Oblivion
Islander Yachts Bahama 309.12 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA 1973-1985 production masthead sloop sharing its hull with the Islander 30 MKII and featuring a balanced fin keel
Diesel Overheating Dinghy Pump Hack3:07from Practical Sailor
Cal 2-298.84 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthAn upgraded cruising variant of the standard 29, featuring enhanced equipment and a masthead rig
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A little bonus episode14:04from Sailing Magic Carpet
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The family

Boats like this

Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.

Puma 27A Ron Holland-designed masthead sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder, built for performance-oriented coastal cruisingPuma 32A 1977 Alberto Cabal design, this masthead sloop pairs a fin keel and spade rudder for balanced performancePuma 24A Holman & Pye designed masthead sloop featuring a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, built for stability since 1975

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