Note: All Island Packet models are subject to specification changes (dimensions, capacities, ratings, equipment, etc.) during their production life. The specifications given here are representative and should be used for general comparison only.
General Information For The IP29
Island Packet 29
The Island Packet 29 combines all the features and benefits that have made the entire Island Packet line one of the most popular and respected among today's cruising sailor : spirited performance with exceptional seakeeping and safety, spacious accommodations that invite living aboard, and quality that reflects both the high standards of the owner and builder. A true benchmark for cruising sailboats, the IP29 has proven itself capable and comfortable in thousands of miles of both ocean cruising and gunkholing.
- from the factory brochure
Documentation For The IP29
Brochure
Spec & Price List
Interior Plan
Specifications For The IP29
First Built
1991
LOA
32'
Sail Area
491
Last Built
1997
LOD
29'
Sail I
40'-8''
Number Built
64
LWL
25'-7''
Sail J
14'-0''
Displacement
10900
Beam
10'-10''
Sail P
33'-7''
Ballast
4800
Draft
4'-3''
Sail E
12'-3''
Fuel Cap
23 US gal
Shoal Draft
3'-5''
D/L Ratio
291
Water Cap
45 US gal
Mast Height
44'
SA/D Ratio
16.0
Holding Cap
14 US gal
Diesel HP
18
B/D Ratio
44%
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Running Rigging For The IP29
Mainsail Rigging
Staysail Rigging
Other Rigging
Halyard
3/8''x100' LS
Halyard
5/16''x65' LS
Jib Halyard
3/8''x85' LS
Sheet
7/16''x55' Trophy
Sheet
3/8''x50' Trophy
Jib Sheet
7/16''x110' Trophy
Topping Tail
5/16''x28' LS
Clew
- -
Boom Vang
7/16''x36' Trophy
Topping Wire
1/8x30 7x7 wire
Topping Lift
1/4''x45' LS
Reefing Lines
- -
Traveler Control
3/8''x30' LS
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Standing Rigging For The IP29
Wire Size
Loos Gauge
Scale Reading Below 50 F
Scale Reading 50 F to 80 F
Scale Reading Above 80 F
Upper Stays
1/4''
PT-2
32
34
35
Intermediate Stays
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Aft Lower Stays
7/32''
PT-2
25
27
28
Fwd Lower Stays
7/32''
PT-2
25
27
28
Check Stays
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Back Stays
3/16''
PT-2
19
21
22
IMPORTANT : These are MAXIMUM (not to exceed) rigging tensions as measured using the indicated Loos gauges
Check tensions after initial setup of the rigging and after any subsequent adjustments.
Gauge readings may vary from stay to stay of the same type but none should exceed the maximum scale readings listed.
Please visit the Loos website for more information about the PT-2 and PT-3 gauges.
If you are not familiar with the process for tuning your rig please contact a qualified rigger in your area.
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