Designed by renowned Swedish naval architect Håkan Södergren and built by Edgecomb Marine Group starting in 1992, this 29-footer represents a compelling blend of performance and comfort for coastal cruising and club racing. The Carrera 290's moderate displacement of 2,950 pounds paired with a generous sail area of 419 square feet delivers spirited sailing characteristics, while the fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration ensures responsive handling and good pointing ability. The boat's fractional sloop rig and fiberglass construction with Klegecell core sandwich provides an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, contributing to both durability and performance. With a beam of 9.45 feet and thoughtful interior layout, the Carrera 290 offers surprising accommodations for weekend cruising or longer coastal passages. The design's relatively low comfort ratio of 8.29 indicates a boat that prioritizes sailing performance over pure comfort, making it ideal for sailors who enjoy an active sailing experience. The capsize screening formula of 2.64 suggests good stability characteristics for coastal waters, while the SA/Displacement ratio of 32.68 confirms this boat's ability to perform well in light to moderate conditions. This combination makes the Carrera 290 particularly appealing to sailors seeking a versatile platform for both spirited day sailing and comfortable short-range cruising.
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What is the Carrera 290's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Carrera 290 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 32.68. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Carrera 290's comfort ratio?
The Carrera 290 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 8.29. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Carrera 290 safe for offshore sailing?
The Carrera 290 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.64. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Carrera 290?
The theoretical hull speed of the Carrera 290 is 6.95 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Carrera 290 weigh?
The Carrera 290 has a displacement of 2,950.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 29.17 ft.
Who designed the Carrera 290?
The Carrera 290 was designed by Håkan Södergren, first built in 1992.