Design and Construction
The 2900M's physical footprint is defined by a length overall of 28.8 meters and a waterline length of 78.15 feet, giving her a long, low profile with a beam stretching to 21.98 feet. Jongert's own specification records a solid fiberglass hull with lead ballast and a direct-drive diesel of 300 horsepower turning a fixed configuration, fed by 2,039 gallons of fuel and 872 gallons of water — tankage that speaks to the self-sufficient passage-making the design was built for. Her hull speed is 11.85 knots, a figure consistent with the long-waterline hull form. The yard's broader history of semi-custom ocean cruisers provides the context for her era, though the 2900M's specific naval architecture is not separated from that tradition in the available record.
Rig and Handling
The 2900M carries a cutter rig suitable for a yacht of this size and displacement that allows split foretriangle loads and easier short-handed control of the headsails in a seaway. With a 12-foot 6-inch draft, she demands considered anchorage planning and is unsuited to thin coral or shoal harbor approaches without local knowledge. The 300-horsepower diesel and direct drive give a substantial auxiliary for maneuvering and battery charging.
Accommodations
The 2900M is identified as a luxury sailing yacht without enumerated cabin counts, berth arrangements, or interior materials. The 871-gallon water capacity and near-2,000-gallon fuel load support extended cruising for a full guest and crew complement, but the specific layout — saloon dimensions, stateroom configuration, galley placement — is not described in the available material.
The Verdict
The Jongert 2900M is a large, discontinued Dutch-built luxury sailing yacht whose documented strengths are her substantial tankage, long-waterline hull form, and solid fiberglass construction with lead ballast. Produced only from 1999 to 2002, she represents a narrow build window in Jongert's semi-custom cruising history. The absence of surveyed handling data and interior specifics leaves meaningful gaps, but the hard specifications paint a picture of a serious offshore-capable platform for those who can manage her 12-foot 6-inch draft and 95-foot length.
Pros
- Solid fiberglass hull with lead ballast and direct-drive 300 hp diesel
- Exceptional fuel and water capacity for long independent cruising
- Long waterline supporting an 11.85-knot hull speed
Cons
- 12-foot 6-inch draft limits anchorage and cruising-ground access
- Production limited to 1999–2002; discontinued with sparse documented interior and handling detail
