US$38,900 * 40 ft / 1981. They’re ocean-worthy, and affordable. Opposite the head are the usual hanging lockers. It seems you refitted a lot of things but there could be more needed. He said he was going to make a good boat great and he did. Approximate displacement for the vessel comes in at around 17580 pounds. On the port side, you’ll find either a settee berth with storage outboard, a Ushaped dinette, or a narrow pull-out settee with a pilot berth outboard. The Bristol 40 is not fast relative to more modern 40-footers, but her performance is similar to that of other boats of her length built under the CCA rule, when boats were heavier and shorter on the waterline than they are today. © Belvoir Media Group, LLC. You’ll have to make a choice on the galley layout. Later model 39s and Bristol 40s were powered either by the Atomic 4 or by a variety of diesels, including the Westerbeke 4-91, Westerbeke 4-107 and 4-108, Perkins 4-108, or Volvo MD2B and MD3B engines. 1980 Bristol Aft Cabin The Bristol 42' is a twin diesel trawler yacht with a full displacement hull designed by Eldridge McInnes to be the perfect balance of seaworthiness and spacious accommodations. The Maxprop would also slightly improve handling in reverse, which is rated as poor by most owners. The width (or beam) of this craft is 95 inches. Several different main cabin layouts were offered, with an arrangement to please just about every fairly conventional taste. The boats built by Bristol today are a far cry from those of 15 years ago. Originally, Bristols were aimed at the mass market, and were finished and equipped accordingly. Because of her large cockpit, small cockpit drains, slightly vulnerable companionway, and fairly low initial stability, this boat wouldn’t be a good choice for extended offshore cruising, although Bristol 40s have certainly done their share of it. Bristol has always made extensive use of built-up interiors of plywood and solid wood, rather than fiberglass molded components trimmed out in solid wood. The short traveler in the cockpit doesn’t really offer much mainsail control, but it is a convenient location for the sheet. Owners report that the Bristol 40 is very sensitive to the amount of sail carried. Discoloration and water streaks inside lockers and on bulkheads, rust and drips on through-fastenings, and mysterious puddles of water may indicate leaks in the joint. Newer designs have more freeboard, allowing a lower cabin trunk and increasing the feel of interior space. Since there is no bridgedeck—just a raised companionway sill—it is particularly important that the cockpit drain quickly. filed under All Boats. US$43,800 * 40 ft / 1979. The Princess 36 was in production from roughly 1972 to 1982. Since this is a boat that was in production for the better part of 20 years, it’s difficult to generalize about the sailing gear you’ll find. The Bristol 41.1, belongs to the second generation of yachts produced by the company. We’re not keen on the fiberglass hatches used in production boats in the 1970s. There is an opening port in the head, and a cowl vent overhead. The well is narrow enough that you can brace your feet against the opposite seat—a good feature on any boat, but especially important on a tippy boat. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form. Nimble Nomad for Sale **New 2020 at Just $34.900 Price, Stick Steer Boats for Sale Just for US$299,000 Price **2020, Kingfisher 50 for Sale at Just $670.000 USD **2020 New Kingfisher, Lagoon 400 for sale ** at Just $425.000 ** 2020 New, San Juan 30 Boats for Sale at Just $6.999 USD **New 2020, Maritime Skiff 20 Pioneer PRICE REDUCED!!! Most narrow boats have relatively low initial stability, even if their ultimate stability is good. Whether you call it a 39-footer or a 40-footer is up to you. Bristol used sailboats for sale by owner. Bristol 35 1 Listing. There is no minimum set of refits required. The colored gelcoat used was not colorfast. Most Bristols of this era were designed by Ted Hood's office, and the 41.1 is no exception. Today, you find the waterline length and beam of the Bristol 40 on boats less than 35′ long. Bristol 27.7 1 Listing. Bristol … Unfortunately, being narrow and tippy doesn’t guarantee a good range of ultimate stability.