Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect E. G. Van De Stadt and built by Tyler Boat Company starting in 1967, this 28-foot sailboat represents classic late-1960s cruising design philosophy. The Legend 29 combines traditional styling with modern fin keel efficiency, featuring a rudder mounted on a skeg for enhanced directional stability and protection in shallow waters. With her moderate displacement of 5,000 pounds and comfortable beam of nearly nine feet, the Legend 29 strikes an appealing balance between performance and interior volume. The masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, while the fin keel configuration delivers respectable sailing performance with a theoretical hull speed exceeding six knots. Her draft of 5.5 feet offers good windward ability while remaining accessible to most coastal harbors. The boat's comfort ratio of 17.66 indicates a relatively stiff, seakindly motion that won't pound crews into exhaustion during longer passages. Van De Stadt's reputation for creating capable cruising designs shines through in this model, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend adventures. While not built for racing, the Legend 29 offers reliable performance for sailors seeking a traditional cruiser with proven seaworthiness and comfortable accommodations for extended time aboard.
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What is the Legend 29's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Legend 29 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.01. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Legend 29's comfort ratio?
The Legend 29 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 17.66. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Legend 29 safe for offshore sailing?
The Legend 29 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.07. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Legend 29?
The theoretical hull speed of the Legend 29 is 6.31 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Legend 29 weigh?
The Legend 29 has a displacement of 5,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 28.42 ft.
Who designed the Legend 29?
The Legend 29 was designed by E. G. Van De Stadt, first built in 1967.