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BRISTOL 29

Built by Bristol Yachts Inc. (USA) • Designed by Halsey Herreshoff
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BRISTOL 29 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin Keel
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1966
Last Built: 1971
Number Built: 169

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 8.84 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 6.91 m
Beam: 2.80 m
Draft (Max): 1.37 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 3,810 kg
Ballast: 1,565 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 18.48 m²
Mainsail Area: 18.71 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 37.19 m²
Sail Area (reported): 37.16 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 11.02 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 3.35 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 9.50 m
E (Boom Length): 3.94 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Universal
Engine Type: Gas
Engine Model: Atomic 4
Fuel Capacity: 95 L
Water Capacity: 189 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.38 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 15.25
SA/Displacement (Reported): 15.54
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 41.07%
Displacement/Length: 321.87
Comfort Ratio: 27.61
Capsize Screening: 1.81
S-Number: 1.48

Notes

Early models were fitted with a Graymarine Gas Engine.