The Dyer 29 is many Boats
Every Dyer 29 is built to reflect its owner’s personal requirements and tastes. So every Dyer is one of a kind, and slightly different from every other. Our owners know what they want in a boat and are unwilling to settle for mass-appeal compromises.
Owners of the Dyer 29 also share a special pride. They understand that a boat must adapt to its element-not try to overcome it-and that the classic lines of the Dyer achieve a perfect harmony with the sea she slips through.
Fiberglass construction has allowed finer sections forward and a long wine-glass keel, integral with the hull, resulting in a non-pounding, easy driven, level riding boat that runs with easy motion and economy no matter what the sea condition.
We concentrate on a few quality boats rather then high volume. We are, therefore, able to encourage you to select from a wide choice of options to make your Dyer 29 a very personal possession.
Come and see us at our yard in Warren, RI to see how Dyer Boats are built and to discuss your requirements.
The Dyer 29, a superlative statement of boating concept.
Construction
The over 350 Dyer 29s built to date are renowned for uncommonly high quality construction. The hull is seven layers of solid, hand laid up fiberglass. Two additional layers of glass are laid into the hull from the spray rail down. For rigidity, the decks and cabins are end grain balsa/fiberglass sandwich construction with non-skid surfaces. A heavy vinyl guard is bolted to the hull under the deck flange. The fiberglass deck is fused to the flange both inside and out. Silicon bronze screws are driven through the toe rail, deck, and flange into the guard. Three bulkheads are carefully fitted and firmly bonded to the hull with fiberglass mat and cloth. The cockpit sole (pre-1992) is marine plywood, fiber glassed over and supported by a framework of treated fir timbers. The windshield frame is solid mahogany. (Teak optional). Most Dyer 29 owners choose to paint the wooden surfaces for ease of maintenance. But the underlying material creates structural quality and integrity. The attention to detail is noticeable throughout. Open lockers around the cockpit can accommodate fenders, lines and fishing gear.
The Dyer 29’s cockpit is large, accounting for more then half the boat’s total length. A two piece fiberglass engine box, soundproofed to reduce engine noise, is at the forward end. An optional seat back is available as well as a fold-up extension to provide an extra berth. Large freeing ports in the transom can easily handle heavy rain or spray. The standard cabin layout is essentially the same for each of the four models. The trunk cabin offers more headroom and stowage space. Forward are two V berths 6’3” long, with cushions. Stowage space and a 24 gallon water tank are under the berths. Aft of the starboard berth is an enclosed head. Steering controls and electronic panels are accessible from this area. To port is an efficient galley containing an icebox, stainless steel sink, and hand pump. Stowage is provided in the bins outboard of the counter and in lockers underneath it. The counter top is Formica with adequate space for the counter top stove.
Performance
“She has out performed my expectation to being extremely seakindly and has also proven well above average for in-harbor maneuvering in close quarters. This is particularly true of positive forward and astern control, minimal draft in crosswinds, and a good tight turning circle. In heavy seas the hull shape, weight and performance of the engine and draft all come together to make me feel right at home. She tracks well in a following sea and has plenty of forefoot to get into the next wave.” This comment from a Dyer 29 owner sums it up, except for economy. The easily driven hull can deliver outstanding performance in most conditions from a variety of power plants, either gas or diesel. A seasonal average of 3 ½ gallons per hour is not uncommon in a boat diesel powered to cruise at 18 Knots. The fine sections forward take on seas, with little or no pounding. The moderate flare forward and the spray rails throw the water away from the hull. Protection of the propeller and underwater gear is provided by the keel and by a rugged skeg bolted to the strut and a bronze shoe riveted through the trailing edge of the keel. The large rudder gives excellent maneuverability at low speeds using bursts of power. Visibility from the steering station is excellent all around and steering is smooth and precise through a large stainless steel wheel and cable steering system.
One well known yachtsman/writer has described the Dyer 29 with admirable succinctness: “Nothing necessary omitted, but nothing in excess, either; a boatmans’s boat. Par excellence.” Tony Gibbs, YACHTING Magazine
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