Finnsailer 29 Buyer's Guide
The Finnsailer 29 MS is a Primrose-designed motorsailer from the early seventies, built by Turku Boatyard and others in Finland, that has become a familiar name on the northern European used market. A 29-foot hull with a long keel and solid fiberglass construction, she appeals to buyers who want a stable, simple cruiser with real tankage rather than a lightweight racer.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common arrangement afloat, though both owner and ex-charter versions turn up regularly. The ex-charter examples are common and tend to show higher hours and harder use, so a buyer should weigh provenance alongside the layout itself. Six berths, a galley, and a head describe the interior brief across the range.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, heating, solar, and an inverter are commonly fitted, joined by a freezer, swim platform, autopilot, and chartplotter as standard-era upgrades buyers will frequently encounter. Together these mean a boat that can run house loads quietly at anchor and steer a watch without constant helm attention. The Perkins diesel with shaft drive remains the core propulsion, and the 300-liter fuel tank supports extended motoring.
What to Inspect
The Finnsailer 29's solid fiberglass hull and long-keel form are straightforward, but buyers should still confirm the shaft-drive transmission and diesel installation are sound, and check the masthead rig's standing rigging dimensions — halyards at 21.6 meters and 8 mm, sheets to 22.2 meters at 10 mm — for age and fatigue. Verify any documented osmosis repair on a specific hull before committing.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Finnsailer 29 is typically found in Denmark and the United Kingdom. For a shopper, the short list is: confirm whether the example is ex-charter or owner-kept; check the diesel, shaft drive, and rigging; verify tankage and heating/inverter upgrades are functioning; and inspect the solid hull for any documented repair history.
- Prefer owner layouts unless charter use is acceptable
- Test the Perkins and shaft drive under load
- Confirm solar, inverter, and autopilot are operational
- Inspect rigging to the listed lengths and diameters
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Finnsailer 29. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 1 | $14,236 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $17,275 | +21.3% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $18,777 | +8.7% |
| Aug 26 | 3 | $19,879 | +5.9% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $17,982 | -9.5% |
Where they're listed
Finnsailer 29 listings appear across 2 countries. Denmark has the most listings with 4 (57.1%), followed by United Kingdom.
Country view
7 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $17,628 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% |
| United Kingdom | $19,879 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% |
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