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Island Packet 29
The Island Packet 29 is an American sailboat that was designed by Robert K. Johnson as a cruiser and first built in 1981.[1][2][3] ProductionThe design was built by Island Packet Yachts in the United States, who produced 64 examples of the design between 1991 and 1997, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4] DesignThe Island Packet 29 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with teak and holly wood trim. It has a cutter rig or an optional masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a vertical transom, a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel with rack and pinion steering and a fixed long keel or optional fixed long keel with a centerboard. It displaces 10,900 lb (4,944 kg) and carries 4,800 lb (2,177 kg) of ballast.[1][3] The keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 4.25 ft (1.30 m), while the centerboard-equipped version has a draft of 7.25 ft (2.21 m) with the centerboard extended and 3.42 ft (1.04 m) with it retracted.[1] The boat is fitted with an inboard diesel engine. The fuel tank holds 23 U.S. gallons (87 L; 19 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 45 U.S. gallons (170 L; 37 imp gal).[1] The U-shaped galley is located at the bottom of the companionway stairs on the starboard side and includes a gimballed two-burner liquid petroleum gas stove and a stainless steel sink with pressurized hot water. The head is located in the bow, just aft of the forward "V"-berth and it includes a shower. Additional sleeping accommodation includes a large cabin quarter berth aft, opposite the galley.[3] Ventilation is provided by nine opening ports, five deck hatches and two Dorade vents.[3] The boat has a bowsprit and the mast has twin backstays and a topping lift. The spars are all aluminum. The halyards are internally-mounted and dedicated halyard winches are provided. Additional winches are mounted for the jib sheets. The jib has Harken roller furling, while the mainsail has automatic winch reefing. There is a mainsheet traveler and a boom vang with an integral preventer is provided.[3] The factory standard sails provided included the main and a 125% genoa. The cutter sail, including a foresail boom and rigging were a factory option.[3] Operational historyIn a review, Richard Sherwood noted, "the sleeping, fuel, and water capacity are indicators of the cruising capability of the 29, as is the full keel."[3] The designer noted that an Island Packet 29 sailed from North America to Ireland on the northern route, under bare poles, covering 150 nmi (278 km) per day.[5] See alsoSimilar sailboats
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