[1][3][4] The Island Packet 29 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with teak and holly wood trim.
[1] The U-shaped galley is located at the bottom of the companionway stairs on the starboard side and includes a gimballed two-burner liquid petroleum gas stove and a stainless steel sink with pressurized hot water.
Additional sleeping accommodation includes a large cabin quarter berth aft, opposite the galley.
[3] In a review, Richard Sherwood noted, "the sleeping, fuel, and water capacity are indicators of the cruising capability of the 29, as is the full keel.
"[3] The designer noted that an Island Packet 29 sailed from North America to Ireland on the northern route, under bare poles, covering 150 nmi (278 km) per day.