Watkins 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Walter Scott/Watkins·1984 – 1988·~60 hulls·Watkins Yachts
Watkins 29 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.92' · 8.81 m
Displ.
8,800 lbs · 3,992 kg
First year
1984

The Watkins 29, introduced in 1981, represents the height of the "volumefirst" design philosophy that defined Watkins Yachts during its peak production years. Designed by Walter Scott, who also penned the successful Watkins 27, the 29 was engineered to bridge the gap between the company’s trailerable heritage and its aspirations for serious coastal cruising. With a beam of 10 feet 4 inches—unusually wide for a boat under 30 feet—the Watkins 29 was marketed to sailors who prioritized interior living space and stability over raw racing speed. It features a solid fiberglass hull and a deck cored with balsa, a standard construction method for the Clearwaterbased builder that favored durability and costeffectiveness.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Watkins 29 listings span 1 country. United States 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
United States$ 6,00010100.0%

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'$ 17,4375937
Westerly Konsort 2928.83'$ 17,4375827
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7615226
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Moody 2929.53'$ 20,0363117
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,633209
Island Packet 2932'$ 58,0001510
Colvic Sailor 2929.5'$ 21,207105
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Delphia 2928.2'$ 40,54894
Watkins 29You are here$ 6,00010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Watkins 29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Watkins 29 over the past 12 months is $6,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Watkins 29 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Watkins 29 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Watkins 29 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Watkins 29?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Westerly Konsort 29, Hallberg-Rassy 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.