The Sadler 29 is widely regarded as one of the most successful small cruisers ever built in the United Kingdom, representing a high-water mark for the "unsinkable" design philosophy championed by David and Martin Sadler. Launched in 1980 as a modern successor to the Sadler 25, the 29 was engineered to offer more volume and stability while retaining the spirited performance characteristics of David Sadler’s earlier designs, most notably the Contessa 32. Its defining characteristic is the twin-skin GRP construction, where the void between the hull and the internal molding is filled with closed-cell polyurethane foam. This provided not only immense structural rigidity and thermal insulation but also enough buoyancy to keep the vessel afloat even if completely swamped. During its production run, which lasted until approximately 1990, nearly 400 hulls were completed, making it a ubiquitous sight in European coastal waters.
Used Sadler 29 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Sadler
- Model
- 29
- Builder
- Sadler Yachts
- Designer
- David Sadler
- Number Built
- 400
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - 1988
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