Martin 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Martin 29 is a performance-oriented cruiser-racer that embodies the design philosophy of Don Martin, a prominent figure in Canadian naval architecture. Conceived in the late 1970s and produced during the early 1980s, the Martin 29 was built to bridge the gap between the firm's highly successful one-design racers and the needs of a sailor seeking a capable weekend cruiser. Constructed primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia, the vessel benefits from the builder's expertise in high-performance composite construction. While less ubiquitous than its smaller sibling, the Martin 242, the Martin 29 offered a more robust offshore capability while maintaining the sharp, responsive handling characteristics that became the hallmark of Martin Yachts Ltd.. The boat’s design was largely influenced by the International Offshore Rule (IOR) trends of the time, yet it avoided some of the more extreme "distorted" hull shapes of that era, resulting in a more balanced and timeless sailing profile.