[1][2][4][5] 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.

[1][2] The boat is fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine for docking and manoeuvring.

The galley is located on the starboard side just forward of the companionway ladder.

The head is located just aft of the bow cabin on the port side.