The 29.5 is great for..
a lot of us out (t)here. Check the reviews. Most of the 29.5 owners really like the boat. It really depends on what you want-day sail? weekend cruise? race? Best feature for our style is the walk through transom and the rigging that allows easy single-handing. Roomy enough for 4 close family members on a weekend, yet small enough to single hand. Fast enough to club race (somedays better than others)yet stable enough for family cruise.