The Legend 29 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing, designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 22.2′, the Legend 29 tops out around 6.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √22.2′ LWL = 6.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
198s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
SA / Displacement
17.0
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Displacement / Length
205
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
17.7
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Capsize Screening
2.07
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
699lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
17.7
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.07
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Legend 29 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Heavy Cruiser 210–300
Legend 29
198s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Columbia 29
218s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.5 |
3.2 |
3.5 |
3.7 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.3 |
4.5 |
| Beam Reach90° |
3.7 |
4.7 |
5.3 |
5.5 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.4 |
4.4 |
4.9 |
5.1 |
| Run150–180° |
2.8 |
3.5 |
3.9 |
4.1 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (6.3 kts),
SA/D (17.0), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Legend 29 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–20 kts
20–28 kts
28+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Legend 29.
|
Legend 29 |
Aloa 29 |
Columbia 29 |
Irwin 28 Mk Iii |
Morgan Out Island 28 |
Triton Pearson |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
28.4 |
28.5 |
28.5 |
28.5 |
28.4 |
28.3 |
| LWL |
22.2 |
21.6 |
22.5 |
23.0 |
23.8 |
21.5 |
| Beam |
8.8 |
10.8 |
8.0 |
9.0 |
9.3 |
8.3 |
| Displacement |
5 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
| Ballast |
— |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Sail Area |
310 |
344 |
388 |
377 |
366 |
— |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
198 |
— |
218 |
— |
— |
— |
| SA/Disp |
17.0 |
15.7 |
16.4 |
15.4 |
15.2 |
— |
| Bal/Disp |
— |
33.6 |
42.2 |
38.5 |
39.5 |
43.6 |
| Comfort |
17.7 |
18.1 |
29.5 |
26.2 |
24.1 |
— |
| Capsize |
2.07 |
2.31 |
1.64 |
1.82 |
1.88 |
— |
| Hull Speed |
6.3 |
6.2 |
6.4 |
6.4 |
6.5 |
— |