Designed by the renowned Thomas Hale & Son and built by Martha's Vineyard Shipyard starting in 1974, this classic 30-footer represents traditional New England craftsmanship at its finest. The Vineyard Vixen 29 embodies the timeless appeal of a proper cruising sailboat, with her long keel configuration providing excellent directional stability and seakindly motion in challenging conditions. Her substantial displacement of 8,600 pounds and generous ballast-to-displacement ratio create a stiff, comfortable platform that inspires confidence in coastal and offshore passages. The masthead sloop rig with 365 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance while remaining manageable for short-handed sailing. Her moderate beam and deep draft reflect the designer's emphasis on seaworthiness over interior volume. The impressive comfort ratio of 30.74 indicates exceptional motion comfort, while the conservative capsize screening value of 1.66 suggests good offshore capability. Built during the height of the quality fiberglass era, these boats earned a reputation for solid construction and longevity. The Vineyard Vixen 29 appeals to sailors seeking a traditional aesthetic combined with proven seaworthiness, making her an excellent choice for serious coastal cruising and occasional offshore ventures where comfort and safety take precedence over speed.
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What is the Vineyard Vixen 29's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Vineyard Vixen 29 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 13.96. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Vineyard Vixen 29's comfort ratio?
The Vineyard Vixen 29 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 30.74. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Vineyard Vixen 29 safe for offshore sailing?
The Vineyard Vixen 29 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.66. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Vineyard Vixen 29?
The theoretical hull speed of the Vineyard Vixen 29 is 6.43 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Vineyard Vixen 29 weigh?
The Vineyard Vixen 29 has a displacement of 8,600.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 29.63 ft.
Who designed the Vineyard Vixen 29?
The Vineyard Vixen 29 was designed by Thomas Hale & Son, first built in 1974.