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Farallon 29
Designer: Chuck Burns  ·  Builder: East Bay Boatworks (Usa)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Farallon 29

Designed by Chuck Burns and built by East Bay Boatworks beginning in 1976, this 29-footer represents classic West Coast cruising philosophy with its substantial long keel configuration and traditional lines. The boat's robust construction and conservative design approach reflect the era's emphasis on seaworthiness over pure performance. With a displacement of 8,420 pounds and 3,800 pounds of ballast, the Farallon 29 offers impressive stability and tracking ability, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and extended passages. The long keel design provides excellent directional stability and predictable handling characteristics, though at some cost to maneuverability in tight quarters. The masthead sloop rig with 406 square feet of sail area delivers adequate performance while remaining manageable for small crews. The boat's comfort ratio of 26.67 indicates a motion that favors seakindliness over speed, while the capsize screening formula of 1.86 suggests good stability for offshore work. Hull speed calculations show the boat will cruise comfortably at around 6 knots in moderate conditions. This design appeals to sailors seeking a traditional, well-built cruiser capable of handling both coastal waters and longer passages with confidence, prioritizing safety and comfort over racing performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.48 ft / 8.99 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.50 ft / 6.86 m
Beam 9.42 ft / 2.87 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 8,420.00 lb / 3,819 kg
Ballast 3,800.00 lb / 1,724 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 406.00 ft² / 37.72 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Chuck Burns
Builder East Bay Boatworks (USA)
First Built 1976
Related Sailboats ["Lancer 30 2" · "Morgan 30 2" · "Cc 29" · "Seidelmann 295" · "Us 29"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 204
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.75
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
 45.13
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
 330
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 26.67
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.86
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.36 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.43
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. 757.32 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.59
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.25 ft / 3.43 m
SA Fore 222.00 ft² / 20.62 m²
SA Main 180.00 ft² / 16.72 m²
SA Total (100%) 402.00 ft² / 37.35 m²
Est. Forestay Length 38.90 ft / 11.86 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Farallon 29 ★
29.5 ft
Cc 29
29.6 ft
Morgan 30 2
29.4 ft
Seidelmann 295
29.4 ft
LWL
Farallon 29 ★
22.5 ft
Cc 29
23.6 ft
Morgan 30 2
27.5 ft
Seidelmann 295
24.4 ft
Beam
Farallon 29 ★
9.4 ft
Cc 29
10.3 ft
Morgan 30 2
11.3 ft
Seidelmann 295
10.2 ft
Displacement
Farallon 29 ★
8 lbs
Cc 29
7 lbs
Morgan 30 2
10 lbs
Seidelmann 295
7 lbs
Ballast
Farallon 29 ★
3 lbs
Cc 29
2 lbs
Morgan 30 2
5 lbs
Seidelmann 295
3 lbs
Sail Area
Farallon 29 ★
406 sq ft
Cc 29
422 sq ft
Morgan 30 2
—
Seidelmann 295
408 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Farallon 29 ★
204 s/nm
Cc 29
—
Morgan 30 2
—
Seidelmann 295
183 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Farallon 29 ★
15.8
Cc 29
17.7
Morgan 30 2
—
Seidelmann 295
17.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Farallon 29 ★
45.1 %
Cc 29
36.0 %
Morgan 30 2
50.0 %
Seidelmann 295
44.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Farallon 29 ★
26.7
Cc 29
20.4
Morgan 30 2
—
Seidelmann 295
19.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Farallon 29 ★
1.86
Cc 29
2.11
Morgan 30 2
—
Seidelmann 295
2.11
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Farallon 29 ★
330
Cc 29
255
Morgan 30 2
214
Seidelmann 295
220
Hull Speed
Farallon 29 ★
6.4 kts
Cc 29
6.5 kts
Morgan 30 2
—
Seidelmann 295
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Farallon 29 ★
1.4
Cc 29
2.2
Morgan 30 2
—
Seidelmann 295
2.5
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