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Tylercraft 29
 ·  Builder: Tylercraft Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Tylercraft 29

Built by Tylercraft Inc. beginning in 1975, this 29-footer represents a practical approach to coastal cruising with its distinctive twin keel configuration. The twin keel design allows the boat to sit upright when beached or dried out in tidal areas, making it particularly appealing for gunkholing and exploring shallow waters where conventional deep-draft sailboats cannot venture. With a masthead sloop rig and fiberglass construction, the Tylercraft 29 offers straightforward sailing characteristics well-suited to weekend cruising and coastal exploration. The boat's substantial displacement of 7,200 pounds, combined with 3,000 pounds of ballast, provides good stability and a reassuring feel in moderate conditions. The comfort ratio of 25.18 suggests a motion that favors cruising over racing, while the capsize screening formula of 1.8 indicates reasonable stability for coastal waters. The twin keel arrangement does come with trade-offs, as these boats typically don't point as high or sail as efficiently to windward as their fin keel counterparts. However, for sailors prioritizing versatility, shallow-water access, and the ability to dry out safely, the Tylercraft 29 delivers a capable platform for relaxed coastal adventures and family sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.25 ft / 8.92 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
Beam 8.67 ft / 2.64 m
Max Draft 2.83 ft / 0.86 m
Displacement 7,200.00 lb / 3,266 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 375.00 ft² / 34.84 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Twin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Builder Tylercraft Inc. (USA)
First Built 1975
Related Sailboats Alberg 29 · Buccaneer 295 · Chaser 29 · Dufour 29 · Hughes 29
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Performance Ratios
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
16.14
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
41.67
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
264.18
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
25.18
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
1.8
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. 6.43 kn
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. 712.51 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
Mast Height (DWL) 37.50 ft / 11.43 m
Engine & Accommodations
Water Capacity 20 gals / 76 L
How It Compares

vs. Alberg 29, Buccaneer 295, Chaser 29, Dufour 29, Hughes 29

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Dimensions
LOA
Tylercraft 29 ★
29.3 ft
Alberg 29
29.3 ft
Buccaneer 295
29.3 ft
Chaser 29
29.3 ft
Dufour 29
29.3 ft
Hughes 29
29.3 ft
LWL
Tylercraft 29 ★
23.0 ft
Alberg 29
22.3 ft
Buccaneer 295
24.5 ft
Chaser 29
26.0 ft
Dufour 29
25.1 ft
Hughes 29
23.0 ft
Beam
Tylercraft 29 ★
8.7 ft
Alberg 29
9.2 ft
Buccaneer 295
10.3 ft
Chaser 29
10.2 ft
Dufour 29
9.7 ft
Hughes 29
8.2 ft
Displacement
Tylercraft 29 ★
7 lbs
Alberg 29
9 lbs
Buccaneer 295
6 lbs
Chaser 29
6 lbs
Dufour 29
7 lbs
Hughes 29
6 lbs
Ballast
Tylercraft 29 ★
3 lbs
Alberg 29
4 lbs
Buccaneer 295
2 lbs
Chaser 29
Dufour 29
2 lbs
Hughes 29
3 lbs
Sail Area
Tylercraft 29 ★
375 sq ft
Alberg 29
417 sq ft
Buccaneer 295
381 sq ft
Chaser 29
387 sq ft
Dufour 29
364 sq ft
Hughes 29
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Tylercraft 29 ★
Alberg 29
225 s/nm
Buccaneer 295
171 s/nm
Chaser 29
162 s/nm
Dufour 29
171 s/nm
Hughes 29
212 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Tylercraft 29 ★
16.1
Alberg 29
15.5
Buccaneer 295
17.0
Chaser 29
17.7
Dufour 29
15.6
Hughes 29
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Tylercraft 29 ★
41.7 %
Alberg 29
Buccaneer 295
Chaser 29
Dufour 29
36.5 %
Hughes 29
46.2 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Tylercraft 29 ★
25.2
Alberg 29
29.9
Buccaneer 295
18.3
Chaser 29
17.2
Dufour 29
20.7
Hughes 29
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Tylercraft 29 ★
1.80
Alberg 29
1.77
Buccaneer 295
2.17
Chaser 29
2.17
Dufour 29
2.00
Hughes 29
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Tylercraft 29 ★
264
Alberg 29
Buccaneer 295
Chaser 29
167
Dufour 29
205
Hughes 29
238
Hull Speed
Tylercraft 29 ★
6.4 kts
Alberg 29
6.3 kts
Buccaneer 295
6.6 kts
Chaser 29
6.8 kts
Dufour 29
6.7 kts
Hughes 29
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Tylercraft 29 ★
Alberg 29
1.2
Buccaneer 295
2.6
Chaser 29
3.2
Dufour 29
2.5
Hughes 29
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