Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 29.50 ft
LWL: 25.00 ft
S.A. (reported): 453.00 ft²
Beam: 11.00 ft
Displacement: 5,500.00 lb
Ballast: 2,100.00 lb
Max Draft: 5.60 ft
Construction: FG
Ballast Type: Lead
First Built: 1982
Last Built: 1987
# Built: 298
Builder: J Boats Tillotson Pearson (USA)
Designer: Johnstone

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 23.33
Bal. / Displ.: 38.18
Disp: / Len: 157.14
Comfort Ratio: 13.23
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.50
S#: 4.08
Hull Speed: 6.70 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 982.61 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 35.00 ft
J: 11.50 ft
P: 38.80 ft
E: 13.00 ft
S.A. Fore: 201.25 ft²
S.A. Main: 252.20 ft²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 453.45 ft²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 23.35
Est. Forestay Length: 36.84 ft

Sailboat Links

Designers: Rod Johnstone
Builders: J Boats
Associations: J/29 Class Assoc. Home Page
Related Sailboats: J/29 MH
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Notes

The J/29 was available with either a fractional or masthead rig.
Dimensions for fractional rig shown here.
Inboard aux. power also available.