The Legacy of Bayfield Yachts
Founded by Ted Gozzard in the early 1970s, Bayfield Yachts carved out a unique niche in the Canadian boat-building scene. Operating out of Clinton, Ontario, the yard became synonymous with a "new-classic" aesthetic. While many of their contemporaries were chasing the sleek, clinical lines of modern racing cruisers, Bayfield leaned into a timeless, rugged look characterized by clipper bows and elegant teak accents. These boats weren't just built to look like traditional voyagers; they were overbuilt with heavy-duty fiberglass layups to handle the unpredictable waters of the Great Lakes and beyond, earning a reputation for stoutness and dependable craftsmanship.
The Bayfield 29: A Pocket Cruiser with Soul
The Bayfield 29 is perhaps the most beloved model in the lineup, striking a perfect balance between manageable size and serious offshore capability. Designed by Gozzard himself, it features a full keel with a shallow draft of only 3'6", making it an ideal candidate for gunkholing in thin water or navigating the Intracoastal Waterway. Its most striking feature is the functional bowsprit, which extends its profile and allows for a versatile cutter rig setup. This design provides excellent stability and a forgiving motion in a seaway, ensuring that even when the whitecaps start to show, the 29 remains composed and predictable.
Inside, the Bayfield 29 punches well above its weight class. Thanks to a clever interior layout that omits a traditional forward bulkhead in favor of an open, airy feel, the cabin feels significantly larger than most 29-footers of its era. With a generous beam and ample use of warm wood joinery, it offers a level of comfort and "cozy ship" character that modern production boats struggle to replicate. Whether you’re a solo sailor or a couple looking for a weekend escape, the 1984 Bayfield 29 remains a head-turning classic that is as much a piece of maritime art as it is a capable cruiser.
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