Gulf 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Capital Yachts·1982·Capital Yachts Inc.
Gulf 29 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.67' · 8.74 m
Displ.
7,500 lbs · 3,402 kg
First year
1982

The Gulf 29 stands as a quintessential example of the "pocket pilothouse" philosophy, a design niche that prioritizes allweather comfort and interior volume within a manageable, sub30foot footprint. Designed by the legendary William Garden and built by Capital Yachts, the Gulf 29 was a significant evolution in the Gulf series, bridging the gap between the trailerable Gulf 27 and the larger, more iconic Gulf 32. Unlike many production boats of the 1970s and 80s that focused on racing performance or Mediterraneanstyle cockpit living, the Gulf 29 was unashamedly a cruiser’s vessel, designed for the temperate and often damp conditions of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Its silhouette is defined by a highprofile cabin trunk with large windows, providing a 360degree view from the interior—a rare luxury in a boat of this size.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 23,505
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-2.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Canada (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gulf 29 listings span 1 country. Canada leads with 4 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 23,50542100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sadler 2928.42'$ 17,4245937
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7295226
Moody 2929.53'$ 20,0363117
Gulfstar 5050'$ 115,000167
Island Packet 2932'$ 58,0001510
Bayfield 2929'$ 15,8791310
Gulfstar 3737'$ 25,000105
Gulfstar 4141'$ 28,000107
Delphia 2928.2'$ 40,51994
Saturna 3333'$ 50,00084
Gulf 29You are here$ 23,50542

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gulf 29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gulf 29 over the past 12 months is $23,505. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gulf 29 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Gulf 29 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gulf 29 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gulf 29 has decreased by 2.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Gulf 29 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Gulf 29 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Gulf 29?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Hallberg-Rassy 29, Moody 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.