Power · Used
1970 Dyer 29
Eider
$49,000
Barrington, RI · 29 ft
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Overview
- Type
- Cruisers, Downeast
Specifications
- Year
- 1970
- Make
- Dyer
- Model
- 29
- Condition
- Used
- Category
- Power
- Nominal length
- 29 ft
- Length overall
- 29 ft
- Beam
- 9.5 ft
- Max draft
- 3 ft
- Location
- Barrington, RI
Description
EIDER — 1970 Dyer 29 Extended Hardtop
EIDER is a beautifully maintained example of the iconic Dyer 29, a Downeast-style cruiser renowned for her timeless design, practical layout, seakindly handling, and rugged construction. Built by Dyer in Warren, Rhode Island, the Dyer 29 has been in continuous production since 1955 and has earned a well-deserved reputation as a capable and comfortable coastal cruiser.
EIDER is particularly well equipped for extended cruising, with a substantial battery bank, 250 watts of walk-on solar, and a Victron charging system providing excellent off-grid capability. Her accommodations include a comfortable V-berth, galley with pressure water, refrigerator/freezer and propane stove, and an Air Head composting toilet.
Her built-down hull and 350 HP Crusader 454 provide a combination of substantial construction and strong performance. She comfortably cruises at 10–15 knots, with a top speed of approximately 22 knots. Recent mechanical work includes a rebuilt transmission, new exhaust components, starter, fuel pump, shaft, PSS dripless shaft seal, and control cables.
Her owners have invested extensively in her over the past five years, but are reluctantly offering her for sale as they find themselves ready to move on from boating.
EIDER offers the classic Dyer 29 design with substantial recent improvements, capable performance, and a proven history of coastal cruising.
Additional details
1970 Dyer 29 Extended Hardtop — Hull 63
All improvements, additions, and repairs have been completed within the last five years.
ELECTRONICS
Simrad GO9 XSE Multifunction Display with C-MAP
GPS, sonar, speed, etc.
Simrad Halo Dome Radar, displayed on MFD
Simrad NAC-2 Autopilot with compass and drive unit
ICOM M424G VHF Radio with GPS
Refurbished 5" Danforth binnacle compass
ELECTRICAL
New Duracell Ultra batteries:
1 Starter: 27M, 620 CCA, 100 AH, 190 Reserve Capacity
2 House: 31 DT, 800 CCA, 110 AH, 210 Reserve Capacity
Echo charger for separate house and starter battery charging
Two 125-watt walk-on solar panels
Victron MPPT solar controller and monitors
Cabin and reading lights
Running lights
No shore power outlet
ACCOMMODATIONS
V-berth for two with new cushions
Storage below berths
Full-length shelves above berths
Galley:
Stainless steel sink with pressure cold water
Small refrigerator/freezer
Propane camp stove
Covered cabinets
Enclosed head area with Air Head composting toilet
Hanging locker
MECHANICAL
Indmar 1992 Crusader 454, 350 HP gasoline engine
Freshwater cooled
Engine extensively refurbished by professionals over the past five years, including:
Engine beds
New aluminum exhaust manifolds, risers, elbows, and mufflers
Rebuilt carburetor
New air filter
Rebuilt Velvet Drive transmission
Flame arrester
New starter
New fuel pump
Fuel, voltmeter, oil pressure, and tachometer gauges
New shaft with Drive Saver and dripless/packless PSS sealing system
New shifter and control cables
Fume detector
TANKS
Two 45-gallon fuel tanks
One 25-gallon water tank
HULL & CABIN
New Awlgrip hull paint — black with slight green tint
Foredeck and cockpit side panels re-cored with Core-Cell rigid foam core
Opening windshields with new shatter-proof glass
New side-window plexiglass
All external and internal teak trim stripped and varnished
New side rails installed on cabin exterior
CANVAS
Thurston canvas panels for sides and rear of bridge deck area
Cockpit shade/Bimini
OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT
Two anchors with chain and nylon rodes:
25-pound CQR
15-pound Danforth
Bow pulpit with anchor roller
Two bow cleats
Stern teak swim platform with ladder
Teak side-mounted swim ladder
Teak folding table with mounting stations in cockpit and bridge deck
Four teak folding chairs
Cushions for all seats and chairs
Large Cordova cooler/icebox
St. Croix removable dinghy davits
SAFETY
Lifesling-style Man Overboard package
Three fire extinguishers — 5-B:C Size 1, dry chemical
Assorted PFDs
ADDITIONAL
8'3" West Marine RU-250 roll-up inflatable dinghy with lifting rings
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Engines
Crusader 454
- Year
- 1992
- Power
- 350 horsepower