Introduction
Following the success of the GK24, Laurent Giles and Mike Pocock produced a racing "half tonner". Also following the successful formula of supplying home completion boats this was continued with the GK29. The GK29 also catered better for the cruiser/racer. See also GK24 and GK34.
GK29 Statistics
| Designer: |
Mike Pocock |
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| Keel: |
Fin / Fin (Lead)
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| Cockpit: |
Aft
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| LOA (feet): |
29' 0"
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| LWL (feet): |
25' 7"
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| Beam (feet): |
10' 4"
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| Draft (feet): |
5' 3" / 5' 8"
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| Displacement (lb): |
6,900
|
| Ballast (lb): |
3,000
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| Berths: |
5
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| Heads: |
1
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| Rig: |
Sloop
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| Fuel (ltr): |
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| Main (sq. feet): |
158 (HT 162)
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| No. 1 Genoa (sq. feet): |
333 (HT 358)
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| No 1 Jib (sq. feet): |
168
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| Sail ID: |
GK29
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| Water (ltr): |
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| Built: |
1978 - 1981
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| Number Built: |
182
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The Westerly Owners Association Definitive Guides
Westerly goes racing
Various Online Discussions
Practical Boat Owner Forum
References
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