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Aloa 29
Designer: Groupe Finot  ·  Builder: Aloa Marin (Fra)  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Aloa 29

French shipyard Aloa produced this 29-foot sailboat as part of their diverse cruising lineup during the brand's active years. Built with traditional European craftsmanship, the Aloa 29 represents the builder's philosophy of creating sturdy, seaworthy vessels suitable for coastal cruising and extended voyaging. Despite limited available specifications, the Aloa 29 appears designed with the serious cruiser in mind rather than weekend sailing. The boat's proportions suggest a moderate displacement hull with comfortable accommodations below, typical of French designs that prioritize livability and sea-keeping ability over pure performance. Aloa boats generally featured solid construction methods and practical layouts that appealed to sailors planning longer passages. The design likely incorporates a traditional fin keel configuration with a skeg-hung rudder, providing good directional stability and reasonable performance across various wind conditions. This makes the boat well-suited for coastal exploration, harbor-hopping, and potentially longer offshore passages for experienced sailors. Aloa's reputation centered on building reliable cruising boats that could handle diverse sailing conditions while providing comfortable living spaces. The 29-footer fits this profile as a capable small cruiser for couples or small families seeking adventure beyond protected waters.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 28.54 ft / 8.70 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.58 ft / 6.58 m
Beam 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Max Draft 4.75 ft / 1.45 m
Displacement 6,614.00 lb / 3,000 kg
Ballast 2,225.00 lb / 1,009 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Groupe Finot
Builder Aloa Marin (FRA)
First Built 1972
Last Built 1982
Number Built 320
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
33.64
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
293.81
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 5.01 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.67
P (Mainsail Luff) 344.00 ft² / 31.96 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Renault
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 12
Fuel Capacity 7 gals / 26 L
Water Capacity 24 gals / 91 L
How It Compares

vs. Ericson 29, Folie Douce Jeanneau, Ontario 28, Pearson 28 2, Ranger 29 Mull

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Dimensions
LOA
Aloa 29 ★
28.5 ft
Ericson 29
28.6 ft
Folie Douce Jeanneau
28.5 ft
Ontario 28
28.6 ft
Pearson 28 2
28.5 ft
Ranger 29 Mull
28.6 ft
LWL
Aloa 29 ★
21.6 ft
Ericson 29
22.0 ft
Folie Douce Jeanneau
22.2 ft
Ontario 28
22.0 ft
Pearson 28 2
24.4 ft
Ranger 29 Mull
23.0 ft
Beam
Aloa 29 ★
10.8 ft
Ericson 29
9.3 ft
Folie Douce Jeanneau
10.2 ft
Ontario 28
10.0 ft
Pearson 28 2
9.8 ft
Ranger 29 Mull
9.3 ft
Displacement
Aloa 29 ★
6 lbs
Ericson 29
8 lbs
Folie Douce Jeanneau
6 lbs
Ontario 28
6 lbs
Pearson 28 2
7 lbs
Ranger 29 Mull
6 lbs
Ballast
Aloa 29 ★
2 lbs
Ericson 29
3 lbs
Folie Douce Jeanneau
2 lbs
Ontario 28
2 lbs
Pearson 28 2
2 lbs
Ranger 29 Mull
3 lbs
Sail Area
Aloa 29 ★
Ericson 29
436 sq ft
Folie Douce Jeanneau
474 sq ft
Ontario 28
400 sq ft
Pearson 28 2
384 sq ft
Ranger 29 Mull
410 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Aloa 29 ★
Ericson 29
210 s/nm
Folie Douce Jeanneau
Ontario 28
195 s/nm
Pearson 28 2
192 s/nm
Ranger 29 Mull
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Aloa 29 ★
Ericson 29
16.8
Folie Douce Jeanneau
21.6
Ontario 28
17.9
Pearson 28 2
16.8
Ranger 29 Mull
18.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Aloa 29 ★
33.6 %
Ericson 29
45.9 %
Folie Douce Jeanneau
36.7 %
Ontario 28
42.7 %
Pearson 28 2
36.4 %
Ranger 29 Mull
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Aloa 29 ★
Ericson 29
28.3
Folie Douce Jeanneau
19.3
Ontario 28
20.4
Pearson 28 2
20.1
Ranger 29 Mull
21.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Aloa 29 ★
Ericson 29
1.82
Folie Douce Jeanneau
2.17
Ontario 28
2.11
Pearson 28 2
2.06
Ranger 29 Mull
1.98
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Aloa 29 ★
293
Ericson 29
356
Folie Douce Jeanneau
271
Ontario 28
285
Pearson 28 2
215
Ranger 29 Mull
Hull Speed
Aloa 29 ★
Ericson 29
6.3 kts
Folie Douce Jeanneau
6.3 kts
Ontario 28
6.3 kts
Pearson 28 2
6.6 kts
Ranger 29 Mull
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Aloa 29 ★
Ericson 29
1.3
Folie Douce Jeanneau
Ontario 28
1.9
Pearson 28 2
2.5
Ranger 29 Mull
2.4
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