The Carpenter 29 is a celebrated fixture of the New Zealand yachting scene, designed by John Carpenter in the late 1970s as a high-performance cruiser-racer. Emerging during an era when New Zealand designers were pushing the boundaries of light-displacement performance, the Carpenter 29 earned a reputation as a "pocket rocket" capable of shaming much larger vessels on the racecourse while remaining manageable for a couple to cruise. While the design is most prevalent in the Southern Hemisphere, its influence reached global audiences through its participation in various offshore shorthanded events. The vessel was typically offered as a production fiberglass hull, though many were finished by skilled amateur builders or small yards, leading to a high degree of variation in interior fit-out and final displacement.
Carpenter 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Carpenter
- Model
- 29
- Builder
- Dowrok Boats
- Designer
- Rob Carpenter
- Number Built
- 50
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - 1990
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $2,942 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler 29 | 28.42' | $16,899 | 47 | 28 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 29 | 29.2' | $44,051 | 36 | 14 |
| Beneteau First 29 | 29.67' | $21,700 | 28 | 3 |
| Dehler 29 | 28.71' | $70,073 | 15 | 3 |
| C&C 29 | 29.58' | $12,900 | 12 | 3 |
| Laser 28 | 28.41' | $18,082 | 8 | 3 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 30 | 30.5' | $35,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Westerly GK 29 | 29' | $17,666 | 5 | 3 |
| CAL 29 | 29' | $4,900 | 3 | 1 |
| Carpenter 29 | $2,942 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2,942 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Carpenter 29 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Carpenter 29 over the past 12 months is $2,942. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Carpenter 29 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Carpenter 29 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Carpenter 29 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Carpenter 29 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Carpenter 29?
- Comparable models include the Sadler 29, Hallberg-Rassy 29, Beneteau First 29. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.