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It isn't often that you find a circumnavigator under 30'.
In fact, we know of many Cascade 29's that have cruised the Pacific Ocean
for years, some continuing on to complete a circumnavigation of the world.
Recently two single handers did it and one of them is planning his second
trip on the same Cascade 29.
Why are they so popular for voyaging? They are simple,
economical, safe and very responsive.
Their designed simplicity allows for easy construction at
home and offers the capability of repairs in any yard in the world that has
basic tools and fiberglass products on hand.
Since these boats are economical to build, they can be
fitted out with the best electronics, sail inventory and engine that are
available and still have a good reserve for a cruising budget.
Self-rescuing is an important part of off-shore cruising.
The Cascade 29 has an enviable stability factor of 1.56; which means
she has one of the highest righting moments of any blue water cruiser out
there.
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to sail a sluggish,
heavy handed cruiser. What is satisfying and down-right enjoyable is to
sail a boat which is nimble in a seaway, yet sure-footed and sensitive to
the helm. Single handers need a boat like that and they become "true
believers" when they sail our Cascade 29 for any period of time.
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Specifications, Standard Equipment and Features*
SPECIFICATIONS
LOA: 29' 0"
LWL: 24' 0"
Beam: 8' 2"
Draft: 4' 9" (5'2" w/deep keel)
Displacement: 8,500 lbs.
Ballast: 2375 lbs. (2525 lbs. with deep keel)
Sail area: 405 sq. ft.
Engine: 18 HP Yanmar diesel
CONSTRUCTION
HULL:
Hand laid, 100% woven fiberglass materials are used in all laminations.
Airex PVC coring is optional from gunwale to waterline, solid fiberglass
construction below the waterline.
A vinylester resin moisture barrier is used as a skin coat beneath the gel
coat and in the first four laminations thereafter. All subsequent
laminations use isothalic polyester resin.
DECK and CABIN HOUSE:
The deck and cabin house are hand laid molded fiberglass with 1/2" plywood
backing. The hull to deck joint consists of an inward turning hull flange
and the deck is sealed and bolted to that flange.
INTERIOR STRUCTURE:
All bulkheads, partitions and floor boards are made with marine grade
plywood. Structural interior floor framing is constructed with kiln dried
clear grain fir. All bulkheads are rigidly glassed to the hull.
MACHINERY, RIG & EQUIPMENT
MECHANICAL:
»Single Yanmar 2GM20, 18 HP, 2 cylinder diesel with down-angle transmission
and instruments.
»Standard fuel capacity: 30 gallons.
»Filters: 1 in-line Racor filter.
»Engine room ventilation system.
»Water cooled exhaust system with muffler.
»Cockpit controls: Cable for engine and tiller for steering.
»Rudder: Molded fiberglass spade rudder.
ELECTRICAL:
»Batteries: 2 each group 27.
»12V DC breaker panel for equipment listed.
»110V AC shore power: 30 Amp, 50' cord, 20 Amp circuit breaker panel with
reverse polarity indicator. 2 GFI outlets- 1 in galley, 1 in head.
»Lighting: All required 12 volt navigation lights, 1 each 12V, red/white
dome light for cabin area.
»All wiring, marine approved tinned copper.
PLUMBING:
»Standard water capacity: 38 gallons.
»Manual cold water system to galley sink.
»Manual toilet, 28 gallon tank with deck discharge.
»Bilge pump: Electric with float switch, 1 each.
INTERIOR FINISH and FURNISHINGS:
»Galley: Two burner propane stove with oven, single stainless steel
sink and built-in ice box.
»All cabinetry and surfaces are white plastic laminate trimmed with oiled
teak.
»Doors/drawer fronts are oiled teak.
»Cabin sole, oiled teak and holly plywood.
»Ports/hatches: 4 opening ports, 4 fixed windows, 1 companionway hatch with
doors, 1 forward Plexiglas opening hatch, others optional.
»Compass, DDS, DKM, VHF radio and GPS.
SAILS and RIGGING:
»Mast and boom, anodized aluminum.
»Stainless steel standing rigging and Dacron halyards and sheets with all
required blocks, cleats and fittings.
»2 halyard winches, 3 self-tailing sheet winches.
»Dacron mainsail with 2 reefs and lapper jib.
»Optional: roller/furling, jiffy reef, sail covers.
DECK EQUIPMENT:
»Chocks: Stainless steel, 2 each.
»Cleats: 1 anchor line cleat and 2 mooring cleats.
»Ground Tackle: 25# CQR anchor, 10' chain lead, 150' nylon anchor line.
*All information subject to change without notice.
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