Review of Hughes 29
Basic specs..
The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.
The Hughes 29 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.
The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.42 - 1.52 meter (4.66 - 4.96 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine at 30 hp (22 kW). Calculated max speed is about 7.6 knots
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Hughes 29 is 1.75, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.4 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Hughes 29 is about 115 kg/cm, alternatively 649 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 115 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 649 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
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What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?
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What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 20m 2 (215 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
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| Usage | Length | Diameter |
| Mainsail halyard | 24.3 m | (79.7 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Jib/genoa halyard | 24.3 m | (79.7 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Spinnaker halyard | 24.3 m | (79.7 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Jib sheet | 8.7 m | (28.6 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 8.7 m | (28.6 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 21.8 m | (71.4 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 19.2 m | (62.9 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Cunningham | 3.4 m | (11.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Kickingstrap | 6.7 m | (22.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Clew-outhaul | 6.7 m | (22.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
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The Hughes 29 is a 29.33ft masthead sloop designed by Howard Hughes and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1975.
190 units have been built..
The Hughes 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
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Main features
| Model | Hughes 29 | | |
| Length | 29.33 ft | | |
| Beam | 8.17 ft | | |
| Draft | 4.50 ft | | |
| Country | Canada (North America) | | |
| Estimated price | $ 0 | | ?? |
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| Sail area / displ. | 16.08 | | |
| Ballast / displ. | 46.15 % | | |
| Displ. / length | 238.50 | | |
| Comfort ratio | 24.58 | | |
| Capsize | 1.75 | | |
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | | |
| Construction | Fiberglass | | |
| Waterline length | 23 ft | | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | | |
| Displacement | 6500 lbs | | |
| Ballast | 3000 lbs | | |
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots | | |
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| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | | |
| Sail area (100%) | 349 sq.ft | | |
| Air draft | 0 ft | | ?? |
| Sail area fore | 183.15 sq.ft | | |
| Sail area main | 166.10 sq.ft | | |
| I | 33.30 ft | | |
| J | 11 ft | | |
| P | 30.20 ft | | |
| E | 11 ft | | |
| Nb engines | 1 | | |
| Total power | 0 HP | | |
| Fuel capacity | 12 gals | | |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 20 gals | | |
| Headroom | 0 ft | | |
| Nb of cabins | 0 | | |
| Nb of berths | 0 | | |
| Nb heads | 0 | | |
Builder data
| Builder | Hughes Boat Works | | |
| Designer | Howard Hughes | | |
| First built | 1975 | | |
| Last built | 0 | | ?? |
| Number built | 190 | | |
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 | | | Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. | | 01-03-2012, 08:41 | | Boat: Morgan 461
| 40, an oldish Sparkman & Stephens design that was built in starting in the early 70s. Other than the tumultuous of the company and generally well-appreciated construction practices, I can't find much information on the itself.
Here's what I'm wondering:
- Is the cored? I think not, but can't confirm it.
- Does the rig have both masts stepped? Or is the mizzen stepped?
- What are the typical problems one should expect to see on this model?
And another question more generic to the rig: when unstepping the masts, which should go down first? I assume the order should be reversed for stepping them.
If there are any Hughes 40 owners around here, I would love to hear about how well she , particularly the ketch rig. Any other thoughts or opinions from experienced owners will be appreciated.
Thanks! | | | | | 08-03-2012, 09:25 | | Boat: 1987 Hughes H40 Ketch
| during construction at the factory. PM me and I can send you some of the original specs if you like.
cored? I think not, but can't confirm it.
Hull is SOLID Glass and fairly thick below the waterline and cored above waterline. is a mix of cored and solid. On later models, Hughes also them with factory applied sealer.
stepped? Or is the mizzen deck stepped?
Mizzen is deck stepped (Most Ketch Rigs seem to be)
Here are a few specific to this model (any older boat could have many other potential issues )
hull portion that sees a lot of stress on the joint and can trap in the area. There is also a keel bolt that could be potentially at risk so you do need to keep an eye on this area. and assoc ( i.e. fill, vents, outlets etc) are all inaccessible and below the . floor was built either too level or even pitched incorrectly -- so does not drain well and you end up with standing water most of the time. (this item was only discovered AFTER we had the boat for awhile). Can be mitigated by adding addition drains in the forward and but there is no room in the aft to add a second floor drain.
Mizzen comes down first - goes up last
, particularly the ketch rig. Any other thoughts or opinions from experienced owners will be appreciated.
Overall we love the boat - I love the below ( am 6'1 and can stand up in both heads, and in all cabins, galley) -- love the safe deep cockpit with factory hard -- but hate the very low passthru to the aft . Nav station is also cramped for me but OK for my wife.
We actually prefer the ketch rig, and many times only sail her with just the head sail and mizzen. She is heavy and very stable in rough seas - no "pounding" like you get with so many modern flatter hull designs. She does have a very and as such does not point particularly well - and with the main up in a stiff she tends to get pushed off the desired track. I think some models have a deeper but most have the -- at least all the ones I had seen . We keep her up in the and do a lot of motorsailing and love that she has (65HP) -- important with the tides and currents there.
There are a few original design choices or features that bug me, others that bug my wife -- btw -- my wife is the real sailor,while I am the mate, , and slave. As with any older boat you will likely find many PO mods and upgrades. She wanted an Amel Sharkie, however for me it lacked the required , and a long enough bunk in the aft ( and a second head) ...
Keep in mind that Hughes was also a large RV producer, and a lot of the original fit ( , , plumbing) was RV style and not quality -- if a PO has not upgraded, you will want/need to - a decent will highlight all the but may not on the .
Interior layout and features changed over the years -- what year are you looking at and what is your intended use?
Cheers , Jim | | | | | 08-03-2012, 18:45 | | Boat: Sandpiper 565, Tanzer 22, Corbin 39
| | | | | | 08-03-2012, 19:12 | | Boat: Benford 38 Fantail Cruiser
| were in various stages of completion with several sold as bare hull and deck mouldings, then finished with varying degrees of expertise. Take a very hard look at the structure supporting the main as I have seen everthing from severly corroded (pull apart by hand) I-beams to loose blocks of rotten holding up the step. Otherwise the structures were quite sound other than the usual soft decks you'll find on most makes of this vintage. | | | | | 08-03-2012, 19:53 | | Boat: 1987 Hughes H40 Ketch
| | as I have seen everthing from severly corroded (pull apart by hand) I-beams to loose blocks of rotten holding up the step. Otherwise the structures were quite sound other than the usual soft decks you'll find on most makes of this vintage. | | 09-03-2012, 02:50 | | Boat: Benford 38 Fantail Cruiser
| finished by who knows who ? | | | | | 10-03-2012, 18:32 | | Boat: Morgan 461
| | | | | | 10-03-2012, 19:37 | | Boat: csy 37
| we looked at a 70's vintage hughes 40. we thought the build quality was poor. the cockpit lockers were actually delaminating. i never knew that some were owner built so maybe that explains it... | | | | | 14-03-2012, 09:34 | | Boat: Sandpiper 565, Tanzer 22, Corbin 39
| | 14-03-2012, 10:22 | | Boat: Morgan 461
| ? | | | | | 14-03-2012, 10:26 | | Boat: 1987 Hughes H40 Ketch
| | 16-03-2012, 17:38 | | Boat: Sandpiper 565, Tanzer 22, Corbin 39
| | 05-12-2013, 18:01 | | Boat: 1988 Huges 40
| . I this. Mine was sealed with and glass but the slight movement or shifting created a crack; each time the boat was hauled out, it drained a slight amount of water. This was disturbed me. Another at my marina in noted cracks in the fairing along the horizontal (top) joint of the keel and the hull. I did not want either.
I stripped the hull, dried it for six months and put a barrier on it. During that time I removed all the fairing and exposed the entire keel-hull joint. When dry, I filled in the air space at the vertical joint, then sealed the entire hull to keel joint with Gluvit and fiberglass tape. Gluvit has some give to it, although you would not think so to touch it. Then I refaired the joints, used more Gluvit on the outside (on top of the fairing where the joints were) of all keel hull joints, then 7 coats of barrier coat. The barrier (Interlux) held up well over the Gluvit. That was six years ago and no cracks or or blistered, for which I am grateful, as the , cost and yard prices were hard. | | | | | 06-12-2013, 05:39 | | Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
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| | | | | 06-12-2013, 13:27 | | Boat: 1987 Hughes H40 Ketch
| and other maint - we'll see how she looks this time. The top joint looked very good when we purchased the boat -- just the rear joint seem at issue with ours. The PO hauled every year (from Montreal) and the boat saw constant freeze/thaw cycles -- so any water left in a small crack might be more of an issue then.
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Opinions on the Hughes Columbia 35Hi folks! Would like your opinions on the Hughes Columbia 35. It was also called the 10.7 wide-body I believe. I am searching for a cruiser, not a racer. Are these boats well built? I am not looking to cross the pond. But maybe head south to the Bahamas perhaps. I know little about them except that they were built not far from my home town. Thanks, Allan I just bought a 1979 10.7 from a fellow who has sailed and owned numerous boats for much of his 75 years and though my personal experience is very limited so far, he stated that this boat pointed very well and rode rough seas quite comfortably having singled-handed it from the Keys to Mobile and on up to Kentucky Lake where she's berthed for the time being. I am close to completing some modifications before heading down toward St. Croix (if the oil spill doesn't alter that plan). I'll let you know more as I sail her tis Summer. Question: Is it your understanding the the 10.7 is a blue water boat and can safely/comfortably make ocean crossings? Anyone out the have info on this please feel free to comment. Thanks, OS I think these boats were built to a price and one would require a lot of upgrades to make it suitable for bluewater passages (and I do not consider going to the Bahamas bluewater). Thanks for your input and sorry not to respond earlier. Top Contributors this Month | | | | | | | | |
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Not to be confused with the HUGHES-COLUMBIA 8.7. Thanks to HUGHES 29 owner Dick de Lange for providing the drawings and updated information. It is thought that nearly 200 of these yachts were built. Dates have been hard to confirm. Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt.
Looking for info on Hughes 29 (1972) Found this boat recently. The boat is in absolutely amazing shape. It was refitted and renovated by the current owner. He was going to keep it for cruising during retirement but elected to live aboard and bought a bigger boat. To say that the boat is **** and span would be an understatement.
The Hughes 29 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.42 - 1.52 meter (4.66 - 4.96 ft) dependent on the load.
Does anyone have any experience with the Hughes 29. Its only 8 ft wide and 29ft long. ... Boat Reviews. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. ... Hughes 29ft sailboat. 3107 Views 5 Replies 5 Participants Last post by MKR, Mar 11, 2017 Jump to Latest B. baloo750 Discussion starter · Mar 14, 2016. Add to quote; Share ...
Hughes 29 is a 29′ 3″ / 8.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Howard Hughes and built by Hughes Boat Works starting in 1975. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session.
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The Hughes 29 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig; a raked stem; a raised counter, reverse transom; an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed, swept fin keel. It displaces 6,500 lb (2,948 kg) and carries 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) of ballast.
Hughes Boat Works was founded by brothers, Howard and Peter Hughes and first located at Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, (near Toronto) where they built small dinghies. ... In 1968 the company moved to Centralia, Ontario. The HUGHES 22, 25, and 29 (designed by Howard Hughes) went into production in 1968, as did the HUGHES 38 and HUGHES 48 (designed ...
The Hughes 29 is a 29.33ft masthead sloop designed by Howard Hughes and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1975. 190 units have been built. The Hughes 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal ...
Hughes Boat Works was founded by brothers, Howard and Peter Hughes and first located at Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, (near Toronto) where they built small dinghies. In 1965 the company moved to Scarborough, Ontario, and from 1965 to 1967 they built the HUGHES 24 (using tooling purchased from Tanzer Industries Ltd.), the HUGHES 27 (designed by Howard Hughes), and the HUGHES 38 (Sparkman ...
Does anyone here have one of these boats. 1978 Hughes 29 Sailboat. Would like your thoughts and some photos of both the outside and cabin . Thanks
Hughes 29 and valuable history on all Hughes models. Related Sailboats: Sort by: ... 1 Sailboats / Per Page: 25 / Page: 1. 0 CLICK to COMPARE . MODEL LOA FIRST BUILT FAVORITE COMPARE; HUGHES 29: 29.33 ft / 8.94 m: 1975: ShipCanvas. KiwiGrip. Bruntons. Rudder Craft. SPW Non-BR ...
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Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing ... you can only realistically buy a boat that is available to you. The Hughes 29 is a little smaller, but similar to a C&C Redwing 30 or possibly a Northern 29. It has a very nice interior with a functional layout, despite ...
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Unknown member. #2 · Jul 11, 2001. I owned a Hughes quarter tonner back in the 1970''s and I am reasonably familiar with Hughes as a company. Hughes was a small Canadian boat builder started in the 1960''s. They originally produced a line of boat designed by founder Howard Hughes (not that Howard Hughes) Later they were bought by US Steel and ...
It is thought that this boat derived from the NUTMEG 24, designed by William Shaw (1964). Despite the reverse transom, fin keel with spade rudder, the basic hull shape seems strikingly similar. At about this time, Hughes Boatworks acquired the tooling from Tanzer Industries, the original builder of NUTMEG 24. Little notice has been made […]
Hi all, I'm researching the Hughes 40, an oldish Sparkman & Stephens design that was built in Canada starting in the early 70s. Other than the tumultuous history of the Hughes company and generally well-appreciated construction practices, I can't find much information on the boat itself. Here's what I'm wondering: - Is the hull cored? I think not, but can't confirm it.
The Hughes 26 started life as the S&S designed Northstar 500. I actually owned a 500 for a while. The 500 was an IOR race boat and as such was a good boat in its day. Its day came and went quite quickly when boats like the J-24 came along. These newer boats were much faster and easier to sail. The 26 had a retooled deck, keel and interior.
Hughes Boat Works: Related Sailboats: NORTH STAR 1500/35 : Download Boat Record: Notes. Variation on S&S design #2166. Earlier it was known as the NORTH STAR 1500 and built by North Star Yachts. ... A sail area/displacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered; 16 to 20 would indicate reasonably good performance;
R. relmason. 5 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · Jun 6, 2010. I just bought a 1979 10.7 from a fellow who has sailed and owned numerous boats for much of his 75 years and though my personal experience is very limited so far, he stated that this boat pointed very well and rode rough seas quite comfortably having singled-handed it from the Keys to ...
315.38 ft² / 29.30 m² ... Builders: Hughes Boat Works: Related Sailboats: HUGHES 38-1 : Download Boat Record: Notes. The 38-3 (or MK III) has a different deck with a longer coachroof, shorter cockpit, than the earlier versions, among other changes. The hull (according to the best information we have)is still based on S&S Design #1903.