GRAVES CONSTELLATION
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.42 ft |
| LWL | 20.25 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 4.67 ft |
| Displacement | 6,000 lb |
| Ballast | 2,749.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 30.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 33.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 425.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 164.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 280 sq ft |
About the GRAVES CONSTELLATION
Thanks to Ken Weller, (owner of the last CONSTELLATION to be built) for providing corrected information on this yacht. Dimensions from builder literature.
The Graves Constellation is a rare, classic 29.42 ft fractional sloop designed by E. Selman Graves and built by Graves Yacht Yard (USA) between 1964 and 1971. With only 27 hulls produced, this vessel represents a limited-production American classic with a displacement of 6000.0 lb and a beam of 8.0 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and classic boat enthusiasts who value a manageable 29-foot package with a comfortable 25.26 comfort ratio. Its fractional sloop rig and 18.96 SA/D ratio make it appealing to sailors seeking a responsive, traditional aesthetic without excessive complexity.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 6000.0 lb and a conservative capsize ratio of 1.76, the Constellation is suitable for protected coastal and nearshore cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1960s American 28-30 foot fractional sloops such as the Pearson 28 or O'Day 28, which share similar displacement and era-specific construction methods. These vessels offer similar coastal cruising capabilities and classic styling, though the Constellation's low build count of 27 makes it significantly rarer.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 29.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GRAVES CONSTELLATIONyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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