⛵ Sailboat DB

MERLIN 29 (WESTERLY)

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1990–1993

Dimensions

LOA
29 ft
LWL
23.58 ft
Beam
9.92 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Displacement
7,694 lbs
Ballast
2,987 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.01 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
13.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
262
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
331 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1990
Last Built
1993
Number Built
21

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
20 gal
Fuel
21 gal
Notes: Derived from the MERLIN 27 with an extended transom, fin and spade rudder. \nAlso available with twin/bilge keels. Draft = 3.33'/1.01m.

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