Morris M29

The M29 evolved from the success of her larger sister, the M36 Daysailer.  Keeping the combination of stunning traditional aesthetics with modern naval architecture and materials, the M29 further simplifies the sail handling and provides a tiller for ultimate feel under sail.  Sail handling is easy with a self-tacking jib with all control lines led back to the cockpit.  Clever use of block and tackles under deck provide mechanical advantage, allowing the elimination of winches, resulting in a clean and simple layout.   Underway, the modified fin keel with bulb and carbon spade rudder produce nimble and lively performance under sail or motor.

RED SKY is a beautiful example of the M29 and has been carefully maintained by her original owner.   She was tastefully customized and has been sailed in fresh water since new.  An included custom trailer simplifies transport and storage.

HULL & DECK:

• Infused fiberglass composite hull with Vinylester resin throughout and Balsa SB.50 core.
• Molded integral furniture and internal structure. (IGU)
• External mounted fin design lead keel, with a palm, is mounted in a molded hull recess with 316 SS bolts.
• Fiberglass engine bed integral with IGU.
• Infused fiberglass structural forward bulkhead with chainplate reinforcements.
• Infused fiberglass composite deck with Vinylester resin throughout and Balsa SB.50 core.   
• Core removed in areas of deck hardware and through hull fittings. 
• Varnished teak toe rail
• Varnished teak eyebrow trim
• Varnished teak dorade boxes with SS cowl vents.
• Varnished teak hand rails on the cabin top.
• Varnished teak coaming cap.
• (2) SS 8” Pull-Up cleats at bow and stern. 
• Midship folding cleats with chocks in toe rail
• Custom cast SS bow and stern chocks that integrate beautifully with the teak toe rail.  
• Port and Starbord SS mid rail closed chocks and (2) 8” SS folding cleats
• (1) 48” varnished teak flag staff and US flag
• Custom MY cast SS cockpit drains
• Large stainless deck hatch over forepeak 

PAINT & COATINGS:

• Flag Blue Awlgrip Hull
• Oyster White gelcoat deck with Light Tan nonskid
• Cordova gold Awlgrip cove stripe
• Cream Awlgrip boot stripe

COCKPIT:

• Cockpit seat cushions of 2” closed cell foam covered with Sunbrella fabric
• Teak tiller with canvas cover 
• (2) SS drink holders
• Hinged companionway hatch provides access to cabin below
• Pockets in cockpit coamings provide access to sail handling lines
• Teak decking on cockpit sole

STEERING: 

• Tiller steering with laminated teak tiller.
• Forespar tiller extension and tiller lock box
• Carbon fiber/epoxy rudder with carbon fiber rudderpost.
• (2) Self-aligning rudder bearings.

INTERIOR FINISH & LAYOUT

• Fiberglass floor pan with teak cabin sole
• Cherry window frames and Cherry cap trim on main bulkhead opening
• Cherry hull sheathing
• Cherry bunk rails
• (2) smoked acrylic companionway drop boards
• Cherry framed access to the forepeak storage in the bulkhead at the forward end of the main cabin. 
• Interior cushions in Sunbrella (used one season and stored since in like new condition)
• Removable fiberglass engine enclosure with teak steps below companionway
• Starboard forepeak floor grate

ENGINE:

• Yanmar 2YM15C x SD saildrive unit, 2-cylinder, direct-injected, fresh water-cooled marine diesel engine, maximum 14 hp @ 3600 RPM. 
• Flex-O-Fold folding two blade propeller 
• Yanmar instrument panel at the helm, with ignition switch, stop button, tachometer and audible alarms for cooling water high temperature and low oil pressure.  
• SS Single lever throttle and shift control with neutral safety switch.
• Engine box is fitted with Soundown Vinyl/Foam composite noise reduction insulation. 
• (1) Racor model #215 spin-on fuel/water separator
• (1) 8-gallon fuel tank with deck filler cap.
• Fuel tank gauge in cockpit

ELECTRICAL:

• (1) Group 27 100 Amp-hour AGM battery
• (1) Yanmar 60 Amp/12 VDC alternator with internal regulator for battery charging.
• (1) 12 VDC distribution panel
• 12v outlet

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:

• Ritchie Navigator bulkhead compass 
• Raymarine ST60+ display for speed mounted on trunk cabin aft end
• (1) Perko bicolor bow light with chrome plated brass housing.
• (1) Perko transom stern light with chrome plated brass housing.
• (1) Aquasignal steaming light on mast

SPARS & RIGGING:

• Hall Spars carbon fiber mast and aluminum boom with Awlgrip finish
• Fractional rig with swept back spreaders
• Harken mainsail luff track system
• Self-tacking jib on Harken athwarships curved track
• Harken manual headsail furling unit
• Block and tackle jib halyard tension adjustment system
• Standing rigging is 1 x 9 stainless steel wire rope.
• Hall A-12 mechanical vang with Harken block and tackle.
• Backstay adjuster with 18:1 purchase led to helm.
• Jib sheet with coarse and fine tune adjustment.
• Cunningham led to the cockpit
• Outhaul adjustment on boom.
• Running rigging is high quality low-stretch rope.

SAILS:

• Sail inventory is by North Sails and includes the following sails:
• North 3Di Endurance 760 main
• North 3Di Endurance 760 furling jib with vertical battens
• Dacron Mainsail with two full length battens, two leech battens and single slab reef (2012). 
• Quantum Quick Cover with lazy jacks
• Dacron Furling Jib with UV protective cover on leach (2012). 
• G-AP3 gennaker with Bamar Roll-Gen furling system

 SAFETY:

• (4) Adult Type Ii life jackets with storage bag
• (2) Kidde Mariner 110 portable dry chemical fire extinguishers
• Engine compartment “Fire Port”.
• Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump. (helm)
• Whale electric bilge pump. 
• (4) PFD’s

 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND NOTES:

• (3) 6” x 15” vinyl ribbed fenders with 6ft of rope and polar fleece covers.
• (3) Dock lines 25’ nylon, 7/16” diameter.  
• Mesh hanging bag below foredeck hatch for fender and line storage
• Stainless steel brackets attached to keel bolts below companionway allow single point hoisting for launching with yacht club crane
• Two piece folding stainless steel boarding ladder with mounts 
• Sunbrella cockpit cover – hangs from boom and protects cockpit and trunk cabin from the elements
• Portapotti (new in box, never used)
• Custom Triad boat trailer for storage and transport