Finnsailer 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

29.25' · 8.92 m

Displ.

8,960 lbs · 4,064 kg

First year

1970

The Finnsailer 29 is a quintessential example of the "yachtsman’s motorsailer," a category of vessel that prioritized safety, volume, and mechanical reliability over raw aerodynamic efficiency. Produced by the Finnish industrial giant Fiskars during the 1970s, the 29 was designed by the prolific naval architect Angus Primrose. It represents a era of Scandinavian boat building where the transition from wood to fiberglass was met with a "more is better" philosophy regarding laminate thickness. Built to withstand the short, choppy seas of the Baltic, the Finnsailer 29 offers a sheltered steering position and a robust hull form that appeals to coastal cruisers who value comfort in inclement weather. Unlike many modern "deck saloon" boats that attempt to be all things to all sailors, the Finnsailer 29 leans honestly into its identity as a motorheavy hybrid, designed to push through a headwind when the sails alone cannot provide sufficient drive.