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BRISTOL 29.9

Built by Bristol Yachts, Inc. (USA) • Designed by Halsey Herreshoff
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BRISTOL 29.9 - Photo
BRISTOL 29.9 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1977
Last Built: 1986
Number Built: 216

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 9.12 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 7.32 m
Beam: 3.10 m
Draft (Max): 1.32 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 3,924 kg
Ballast: 1,633 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 19.60 m²
Mainsail Area: 16.72 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 36.32 m²
Sail Area (reported): 36.33 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 11.43 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 3.43 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 9.75 m
E (Boom Length): 3.43 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Power: 15 HP
Fuel Capacity: 68 L
Water Capacity: 238 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.56 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 14.60
SA/Displacement (Reported): 14.89
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 41.62%
Displacement/Length: 279.34
Comfort Ratio: 23.61
Capsize Screening: 1.98
S-Number: 1.73

Notes

Originally the 29.9 was delivered with a Universal Atomic 4 gas engine.