Pinnacle 29
Description
The Pinnacle 29 is a classic performance-oriented sailboat (masthead sloop) from the mid-1980s, designed by renowned naval architect Doug Peterson. It was essentially a production version of the earlier MORC (Midget Ocean Racing Club) racer known as the Pinnacle 30 (or "Perfect Stranger"), with only a handful built—around 5 units between 1985 and 1988. The slight name change to "29" was apparently a marketing tweak that didn't catch on widely. This boat was built for competitive racing with a focus on speed, handling, and a good power-to-weight ratio, while still being usable for coastal cruising. It's a fiberglass hull with a fin keel and spade rudder for excellent maneuverability (though less directional stability than full-keel designs).
Construction Details
| Designer | Doug Peterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Pinnacle Design Group |
| Length | 29.890 ft |
| LOA | 29.890 ft |
| LWL | 25.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.170 ft |
| Displacement | 5600 lb |
| Ballast | 2600 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.800 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.54 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.11 ft |
| p | 37.01 ft |
| e | 11.52 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.54 ft | 12.11 ft | 37.01 ft | 11.52 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Pinnacle 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37.01 ft - (11281 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.52 ft - (3511 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.25 ft - (11659 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.38 ft - (11698 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 212.95 ft² |
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Pinnacle 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.62 ft - (10552 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.81 ft - (4819 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.93 ft - (4246 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 241.06 ft² |
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Pinnacle 29 - GENOA
| Luff | * 41.11 ft - (12530 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.36 ft - (5901 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.91 ft - (11860 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.17 ft - (5538 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 373.36 ft² |
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Pinnacle 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 41.11 ft - (12530 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.8 ft - (6645 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.8 ft - (6645 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 761.77 ft² |
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