Compass 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gunter Heuchmer & Don Lees·1974 – 1981·~375 hulls·Compass Yachts Ltd.
Compass 29 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.83' · 8.79 m
Disp.
7,826 lbs · 3,550 kg
First year
1974

The Compass 29 stands as one of the most successful and enduring production yachts in Australian maritime history. Developed during the 1970s by the prolific team of Don Lees and Gunther Heuchmer at Compass Yachts Ltd., this model was designed to provide a robust, seakindly platform for coastal cruising and family weekenders. At a time when fiberglass construction was still gaining its footing in the Southern Hemisphere, the Compass 29 offered a level of structural integrity and predictable handling that quickly earned it a reputation as a "little ship." Its success was such that approximately 1,000 units were produced across the Compass range, with the 29 being a cornerstone of that fleet. The vessel is characterized by its heavydisplacement feel, a long fin keel with a protected skeghung rudder, and a highvolume interior that defied the standards of contemporary 29footers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,807
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

4 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Westerly Konsort 2928.83'$ 17,3705928
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,5945426
Moody 2929.53'$ 20,0533217
Compass 29You are here$ 15,80720

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Compass 29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Compass 29 over the past 12 months is $15,807. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Compass 29 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03What should I look at instead of a Compass 29?+
Comparable models include Westerly Konsort 29, Hallberg-Rassy 29, Moody 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.