Yamaha 29 Buyer's Guide
The Yamaha 29 is a Finot-designed, Yamaha-built center-cockpit sloop from 1975, with 55 recorded and a masthead rig on a 28-foot-6-inch hull. For a shopper on the brokerage market, the boat's compact dimensions and solid fiberglass construction make her a candidate worth a careful look, but the thin documentation means a viewing has to stand on its own.
Layouts on the Used Market
The defining trait is the center-cockpit arrangement, which separates the helm from the aft quarters and shapes the belowdecks split. With a 10-foot beam and moderate displacement of 6,393 pounds, the boat is small enough for a single-handed owner yet structured for two-person coastal use. Every example follows the same Finot center-cockpit plan, with the helm placed amidships and the interior divided fore and aft of it.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Buyers should treat any added systems as owner-fitted rather than standard, since the model carries no factory equipment list. The 12-horsepower diesel class and unknown drive type mean a survey must confirm the auxiliary installation. A masthead rig with a 34-foot-8-inch foretriangle demands properly sized standing rigging, so inspect any replaced terminals closely.
What to Inspect
A buyer's inspection should follow normal used-sailboat practice for a 1975 solid-fiberglass Finot hull: confirm the keel-to-hull joint, the chainplate beds, and the rudderpost. The masthead rig terminals and chainplates warrant close survey on each hull. The surveyor's general condition report is the best evidence to weigh where no specific defects are associated with the design.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up in Ireland. A short checklist for a viewing:
- Confirm the center-cockpit sole and cockpit drains
- Inspect the fin-keel joint for past separation
- Verify the diesel and unknown drive type
- Check the masthead rigging terminals and chainplates
- Survey the solid fiberglass hull for prior repair
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Yamaha 29. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $9,901 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $6,989 | -29.4% |
Where they're listed
Yamaha 29 listings appear across 1 country. Ireland has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $8,445 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler 29 | 28.42' | $ 17,586 | 69 | 12 |
| Hallbery Rassy 29 | 29.2' | $ 43,474 | 59 | 13 |
| Yamaha 29You are here | — | $ 8,445 | 2 | 0 |