1990 Island Packet 29
LOA
8.84m (29.0ft)
Beam
3.05m (10.0ft)
Displacement
3,856kg (8,501lbs)
Year
1990–1998
Manufacturer
Island Packet
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.84 m | 29.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.47 m | 24.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.05 m | 10.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.12 m | 3.7 ft |
| Mast Height | 11.50 m | 37.7 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,856 kg | 8,501 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,588 kg | 3,501 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 33.5 m² | 361 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 20.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 132 L | 34.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Bob Johnson | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
13.84
Underpowered — needs more sail area for displacement
Ballast Ratio
41.2%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.78 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
21.6
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1990 Island Packet 29
The Island Packet 29 is a comfortable coastal cruiser with exceptional interior volume for her length. Bob Johnson's full-keel design provides a remarkably stable and comfortable platform for extended cruising.