Spirit 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jac. de Ridder·1980 – 1988·~37 hulls·Spirit Yacht
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.87' · 8.8 m
Displ.
7,055 lbs · 3,200 kg
First year
1980

The Spirit 29 is a classic cruiserracer that exemplifies the robust, North Seaready construction of the Belgian shipyard Spirit Yacht BVBA. Designed by the esteemed naval architecture firm Van de Stadt Design, the vessel was developed as a modern evolution of the highly successful Spirit 28. Built in Boom, Belgium, during an era when fiberglass layups were notoriously thick and overengineered, the Spirit 29 was aimed at sailors who prioritized structural integrity and windward performance. While the yard remained a boutique operation compared to French or German massproducers, the Spirit 29 earned a reputation for being a "sailor’s boat," offering a more refined hull shape and updated interior compared to its predecessor. It remains a staple of the secondhand market in the Low Countries and the United Kingdom, prized for its ability to handle offshore conditions that would unsettle lighter modern production boats.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 12,799
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Belgium (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Spirit 29 listings span 1 country. Belgium leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Belgium$ 12,79911100.0%

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'$ 17,4305937
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7435226
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Van de Stadt 3031.06'$ 33,7432513
Dehler 2928.71'$ 78,844219
C&C 2929.58'$ 11,500176
Dehler Duetta 9430.84'$ 27,8961610
Dehler 2827.89'$ 26,6081611
Hanse 29129.2'$ 23,155126
Jaguar J/2929.5'$ 10,75083
Spirit 29You are here$ 12,79911

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Spirit 29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Spirit 29 over the past 12 months is $12,799. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Spirit 29 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Spirit 29 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Spirit 29 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Spirit 29 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Spirit 29 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Spirit 29 listings over the past 12 months are Belgium (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Spirit 29?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Hallberg-Rassy 29, Beneteau First 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.