Beneteau Evasion 29 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.84' · 9.4 m

Disp.

8,818 lbs · 4,000 kg

First year

1980

The Beneteau Evasion 29 represents a distinct chapter in the evolution of the French shipyard, bridging the gap between the company’s heritage in rugged fishing vessels and the burgeoning demand for recreational coastal cruisers in the early 1980s. Designed by André Bénéteau and produced between 1981 and 1984, the Evasion 29 was part of a specialized range of motorsailers that prioritized protection from the elements and interior volume over raw racing metrics. During an era where many builders were focused on IOR (International Offshore Rule) performance, Beneteau leaned into the "pilothouse" concept, offering a vessel that allowed for yearround cruising in the temperamental waters of the Atlantic and the English Channel. According to the Beneteau Group’s historical archives, the model was part of a larger family of Evasion siblings, including the smaller Evasion 22 and 25, the closely related Evasion 28, and the larger Evasion 32, 34, and 37 models.