Elite 29

Designed by renowned French naval architect Philippe Briand and built by Kirie in France starting in 1983, this 29-footer represents European sailing craftsmanship from the early 1980s performance cruising era. With her 29.33-foot overall length and moderate 6,173-pound displacement, she strikes a balance between nimble handling and seaworthy stability. The Elite 29's fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive steering and good upwind performance, while her masthead sloop rig with 388 square feet of sail area provides adequate power for coastal cruising and club racing. The SA/Displacement ratio of 18.5 suggests moderate performance characteristics—quick enough to be engaging yet not overly demanding to handle. Her comfort ratio of 15.33 indicates a relatively light, quick motion that favors spirited day sailing and weekend coastal adventures over extended offshore passages. The capsize screening value of 2.37 falls within acceptable ranges for coastal sailing with experienced crew. With a beam of 10.83 feet and 5.60-foot draft, she offers reasonable interior space while maintaining good sailing characteristics. This French-built yacht would appeal to sailors seeking a well-designed coastal cruiser with racing potential, ideal for Mediterranean-style sailing or similar protected waters.

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