GK 29 (WESTERLY)
Fractional Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1978–1981
Dimensions
- LOA
- 29 ft
- LWL
- 27.58 ft
- Beam
- 10.33 ft
- Max Draft
- 5.25 ft
- Displacement
- 6,000 lbs
- Ballast
- 3,000 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.27 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- —
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 128
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 50.0%
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/transom hung rudder
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Iron
Production
- First Built
- 1978
- Last Built
- 1981
- Number Built
- 182
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Petter
- Engine Type
- Diesel
Notes:
Originally designed as IOR 1/2 ton. Prototype was 'Giant Killer' (1976).
Racing version has 5.75' draft and lead keel.
A fractional rig was available on the racing version.
Designers
- Jack Laurent Giles (1901–1969)
- Michael Pocock
Builder
- Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. (1964–2000)