Watkins 29
Description
The Watkins 29 (also known as the W29) is an American fiberglass cruising sloop designed by Walter Scott in conjunction with the Watkins brothers (in-house development at Watkins Yachts). It was built by Watkins Yachts of Clearwater, Florida, as an evolution of the popular Watkins 27 Mk II—featuring raised hull sides (eliminating the raised deck), a lengthened and widened hull for improved stability and interior volume, and a fin keel with skeg-hung rudder. Introduced in 1984, it served as a roomy, value-oriented coastal cruiser with solid hand-laid fiberglass construction, encapsulated ballast, a relatively heavy displacement for a comfortable motion, and accommodations for 5–6 people including a V-berth, saloon settees, galley, and head. Production ran from 1984 to 1988, during which approximately 60 boats were completed; in 1988 the model received minor modifications (including a reverse transom) and was renamed the Watkins 30, with the two sharing a continuous serial number sequence (combined production around 90 hulls).
Construction Details
| Designer | Walter Scott |
|---|---|
| Builder | Watkins Yachts (Fla) |
| Length | 29.000 ft |
| LOA | 28.920 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.330 ft |
| Displacement | 8800 lb |
| Ballast | 3900 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.75 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.50 ft | 11.75 ft | 31 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Watkins 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.04 ft - (9766 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.24 ft - (9827 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 160.01 ft² |
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Watkins 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.13 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.94 ft - (3944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.54 ° |
| Area | * 200.56 ft² |
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Watkins 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 31.25 ft - (9525 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 105.28 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.37 ft - (3770 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.07 ° |
| Area | * 218.05 ft² |
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Watkins 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.99 ft - (5788 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.26 ft - (10442 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.63 ft - (5374 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 321.15 ft² |
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Watkins 29 - GENOA
| Luff | 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 33.42 ft - (10186 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.87 ft - (4837 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.15 ° |
| Area | * 281.73 ft² |
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Watkins 29 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Leech | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 555 ft² |
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