1978 Dyer 29 Trunk Cabin Soft Top

Classic New England Beauty • Yanmar Diesel Repower • Meticulously Maintained

A true New England classic from Rhode Island.

Offered for sale is this beautifully maintained 1978 Dyer 29 Trunk Cabin Soft Top, a timeless Downeast design and one of New England’s most recognizable traditional powerboats.

This particular Dyer presents in very good condition and has been meticulously maintained. She combines the unmistakable lines and character of a classic Dyer with the significant benefit of a later-model diesel repower.

In 2000, she was repowered with a Yanmar 4LHA-DTE 200 HP freshwater-cooled diesel inboard, an excellent match for the Dyer 29’s easily driven hull.

A marine survey was completed approximately two years ago and is available for review by prospective buyers.

For the buyer looking for something with character, history and classic New England style, this Dyer 29 deserves serious consideration.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 1978 Dyer 29 Trunk Cabin Soft Top

• Classic Rhode Island/New England heritage

• 2000 Yanmar 4LHA-DTE 200 HP diesel repower

• Freshwater-cooled diesel

• Conventional single-screw inboard configuration

• Very good overall condition

• Meticulously maintained

• Traditional Trunk Cabin configuration

• Soft Top

• Proven semi-displacement hull design

• Full-length keel providing protection for the running gear

• Excellent cruising, entertaining and day-boating platform

• Marine survey completed approximately two years ago

• Survey available to prospective buyers

ABOUT THE DYER 29

The Dyer 29 is one of the great enduring New England powerboat designs.

Built in Rhode Island and recognized for its distinctive Downeast profile, traditional construction and capable hull, the Dyer 29 has developed an enthusiastic following among knowledgeable boaters.

Its timeless appearance is complemented by a practical semi-displacement hull and protected running gear. Over its long production history, the Dyer 29 has been offered in several configurations, including Trunk Cabin, Bass Boat, Soft Top and Hard Top versions.

Nearly five decades after this boat was built, the Dyer 29 remains instantly recognizable and continues to turn heads wherever one goes.

PUBLISHED DYER 29 SPECIFICATIONS*

Length Overall: Approximately 28'6"

Length at Waterline: Approximately 26'

Beam: Approximately 9'6"

Draft: Approximately 2'6"

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Type: Semi-Displacement

Typical Displacement: Approximately 6,000–8,500 lbs., depending on configuration

Propulsion: Single Inboard / Conventional Shaft Drive

ENGINE

Manufacturer: Yanmar

Model: 4LHA-DTE

Repower Year: 2000

Horsepower: 200 HP

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Type: Inboard

Cooling: Freshwater Cooled

The Yanmar diesel is particularly well suited to the Dyer 29’s easily driven hull, providing a desirable combination of reliability, efficiency and straightforward conventional inboard operation.

A CLASSIC BEAUTY

There are plenty of older boats on the market.

There are far fewer true classics that have been properly cared for and preserved.

This Dyer represents an opportunity to own one of New England’s most recognizable traditional powerboats in very good condition, with the added advantage of dependable Yanmar diesel power.

Whether used as a traditional coastal cruiser, elegant day boat or distinctive family boat for Long Island Sound, Narragansett Bay and beyond, she offers something that simply cannot be duplicated by most modern production boats.

Meticulously maintained and ready for her next caretaker.

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

Additional photographs, equipment information and the prior marine survey are available to prospective buyers.

Nationwide transportation can be arranged at additional cost.

Local water delivery and Captain orientation are also available.

CONTACT CAPTAIN JOE

Captain Joe Catino

Rex Marine Yacht Sales

144 Water Street

South Norwalk, CT 06854

Cell: 203-943-6946

Email: captainjoec@rexmarine.com

Contact Captain Joe today for additional information or to arrange a private showing.

“I would rather be on a boat…wouldn’t you?”

Published Dyer 29 specifications are provided as general model information. Dyer 29s were produced over many years and individual boats were frequently customized. Actual dimensions, displacement, tankage, equipment and performance of this particular vessel should be independently verified by the buyer.