Danish designer Bjarne Marcussen created this compact cruiser in 1978, with Solus Boats producing just 50 examples of this thoughtfully designed 29-footer. Built with fiberglass construction and featuring a fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration, the Solus 29 offers a balanced approach to coastal cruising and club racing. The boat's moderate displacement of 6,614 pounds and substantial ballast ratio provide reassuring stability, while the masthead sloop rig delivers respectable performance with 398 square feet of sail area. Her beam of 9.68 feet creates adequate interior volume for weekend cruising, though accommodations remain cozy by modern standards. The 5.25-foot draft allows access to most harbors while providing good windward ability. With a comfort ratio of 19.62, the Solus 29 falls into the moderate range, making her suitable for coastal passages and protected waters rather than extended offshore voyaging. The capsize screening formula of 2.07 indicates reasonable seaworthiness for her intended use. Her SA/displacement ratio of 18.13 suggests adequate light-air performance while maintaining manageable sail handling characteristics. Today, these Danish-built boats represent solid value for sailors seeking a well-constructed vintage cruiser with European styling and proven seakeeping abilities for coastal adventures.
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What is the Solus 29's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Solus 29 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.13. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Solus 29's comfort ratio?
The Solus 29 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 19.62. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Solus 29 safe for offshore sailing?
The Solus 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 Solus 29?
The theoretical hull speed of the Solus 29 is 6.56 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Solus 29 weigh?
The Solus 29 has a displacement of 6,614.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 28.54 ft.
Who designed the Solus 29?
The Solus 29 was designed by Bjarne Marcussen, first built in 1978.