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BRISTOL 34

Built by Bristol Yachts Inc. (USA) • Designed by Halsey C. Herreshoff
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BRISTOL 34 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1970
Last Built: 1978
Number Built: 70

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 10.44 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 7.92 m
Beam: 3.20 m
Draft (Max): 1.68 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 5,216 kg
Ballast: 2,540 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 24.93 m²
Mainsail Area: 19.74 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 44.67 m²
Sail Area (reported): 44.69 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 12.34 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 4.04 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 10.36 m
E (Boom Length): 3.81 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Universal
Engine Type: Gas
Engine Model: Atomic 4
Fuel Capacity: 95 L
Water Capacity: 151 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.83 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 14.85
SA/Displacement (Reported): 15.16
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 48.70%
Displacement/Length: 292.10
Comfort Ratio: 27.24
Capsize Screening: 1.86
S-Number: 1.66

Notes

A refinement of the earlier Bristol 33.