Question 1

What are the specs of the CARPENTER 29?

Accepted Answer

The CARPENTER 29 has the following specifications: 29.25ft LOA, 10.17ft beam, 5.5ft draft, 6,500lb displacement, 2,499.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the CARPENTER 29 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Dowrok Boats (NZ), designed by Rob Carpenter, first built in 1985, with production ending in 1990, 50 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the CARPENTER 29 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The CARPENTER 29 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 17.1, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.18, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 4

How fast is the CARPENTER 29?

Accepted Answer

The CARPENTER 29 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.8, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 171.55, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a CARPENTER 29?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a CARPENTER 29 is estimated at $1.3K – $3.4K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a CARPENTER 29 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the CARPENTER 29 (29.25ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.3K – $3.4K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 29.25ft boat: Florida: $5,300-$14,000/year. California: $4,900-$12,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,700-$8,200/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,700-$10,200/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,500-$6,300/year. Texas: $2,100-$6,300/year. Washington: $4,200-$9,100/year. Michigan: $2,000-$4,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,200-$6,300/year. South Carolina: $4,600-$8,800/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $23K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a CARPENTER 29?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the CARPENTER 29 (29.25ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,300-$14,000/year. California: $4,900-$12,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,700-$8,200/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,700-$10,200/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,500-$6,300/year. Texas: $2,100-$6,300/year. Washington: $4,200-$9,100/year. Michigan: $2,000-$4,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,200-$6,300/year. South Carolina: $4,600-$8,800/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the CARPENTER 29?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 4 issues reported for the CARPENTER 29 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, deck, structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the CARPENTER 29.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a CARPENTER 29?

Accepted Answer

When buying a CARPENTER 29, SailPages.com has compiled 4 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder, deck, structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the CARPENTER 29 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the CARPENTER 29?

Accepted Answer

The CARPENTER 29 has the following rig dimensions: I=31.5ft (foretriangle height), J=10.5ft (foretriangle base), P=35.5ft (mainsail luff), E=13.5ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 234.01 sq ft. Jib area: 219.91 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the CARPENTER 29 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The CARPENTER 29 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 29.25ft LOA, comfort ratio 17.1, capsize ratio 2.18, SA/disp 18.8. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	29.25 ft
LWL	25.67 ft
Beam	10.17 ft
Draft	5.5 ft
Displacement	6,500 lb
Ballast	2,499.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.8 kn

Iforetriangle height	31.5 ft
Jforetriangle base	10.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	35.5 ft
Emainsail foot	13.5 ft
FLforestay	10.5 ft
Mainsail	234.01 sq ft
Jib (100%)	219.91 sq ft
Spinnaker	679.96 sq ft

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