Northwind 29 vs Ohlson 29 / Winga 29
How do the Northwind 29 and Ohlson 29 / Winga 29 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Northwind 29 
Ohlson 29 / Winga 29 | Northwind 29 | Ohlson 29 / Winga 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.8 ft8.78 m | 28.9 ft8.80 m |
| Waterline length | 22.0 ft6.71 m | 22.0 ft6.70 m |
| Beam | 9.2 ft2.79 m | 8.9 ft2.70 m |
| Draft | 6.8 ft2.06 m | 5.3 ft1.60 m |
| Displacement | 6,600 lb2,994 kg | 7,275 lb3,300 kg |
| Ballast | 3,180 lb1,442 kg | 2,866 lb1,300 kg |
| Sail area | 374 ft²34.7 m² | 355 ft²33.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.01 | 15.13 |
| Displacement / Length | 277 | 306 |
| Comfort ratio | 22.2 | 25.6 |
| Capsize screening | 1.95 | 1.83 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Average used price | — | €6,500 |
Northwind 29 vs Ohlson 29 / Winga 29: the short version
- The Northwind 29 and Ohlson 29 / Winga 29 are close in length (28.8 ft8.78 m vs 28.9 ft8.80 m ).
- The Ohlson 29 / Winga 29 is heavier, displacing about 10% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Northwind 29 carries the more powerful rig (17.0 vs 15.1), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Ohlson 29 / Winga 29 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Ohlson 29 / Winga 29 rates better for offshore work (1.83 vs 1.95).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.