Merlin 29
Description
The Merlin 29 by Westerly is a British coastal cruiser-racer designed by Ed Dubois and built by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. (Hampshire, UK) from 1990 to 1993, with only 21 hulls produced. It's a fractional sloop with a modern fin keel and spade rudder, offering good accommodation for its length (sleeps 6 in 3 cabins with a revolutionary layout for the early 1990s), solid Westerly build quality, and balanced performance for family cruising or club racing—known for its spacious feel, stability, and handling in moderate conditions.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Marine (UK) |
| Length | 29.000 ft |
| LOA | 29.000 ft |
| LWL | 23.580 ft |
| Beam | 9.920 ft |
| Displacement | 7694 lb |
| Ballast | 2987 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1990 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.69 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.78 ft |
| p | 32.94 ft |
| e | 12.73 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.69 ft | 9.78 ft | 32.94 ft | 12.73 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Merlin 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.94 ft - (10040 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.73 ft - (3880 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.72 ft - (10583 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.9 ft - (10638 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 209.4 ft² |
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Merlin 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.53 ft - (8086 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.88 ft - (3926 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.17 ft - (7062 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 149.21 ft² |
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Merlin 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.51 ft - (9604 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.73 ft - (4795 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.71 ft - (9056 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.67 ft - (4471 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 231.14 ft² |
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Merlin 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.51 ft - (9604 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 17.6 ft - (5364 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.6 ft - (5364 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 471.39 ft² |
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